Game Lodge and Wildlife Farm Manager
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Job Location:
Rustenburg - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
22 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Introduction:
A large-scale wildlife and hospitality operation situated in Rustenburg offers an exciting opportunity for a highly experienced and hands-on Game Lodge and Wildlife Farm Manager. The operation spans approximately 5000 hectares and includes wildlife management hunting activities lodge accommodation and meat processing facilities servicing both local and international clients. The successful candidate will take full operational responsibility for this dynamic environment ensuring efficient sustainable and high-quality management across all business areas.
Job Purpose:
The Game Lodge and Wildlife Farm Manager is responsible for the overall management operation and development of the game lodge and wildlife farm. This includes wildlife management lodge operations guest services hunting party coordination infrastructure maintenance project management of lodge developments and supervision of farm staff and contractors.
A large-scale wildlife and hospitality operation situated in Rustenburg offers an exciting opportunity for a highly experienced and hands-on Game Lodge and Wildlife Farm Manager. The operation spans approximately 5000 hectares and includes wildlife management hunting activities lodge accommodation and meat processing facilities servicing both local and international clients. The successful candidate will take full operational responsibility for this dynamic environment ensuring efficient sustainable and high-quality management across all business areas.
Job Purpose:
The Game Lodge and Wildlife Farm Manager is responsible for the overall management operation and development of the game lodge and wildlife farm. This includes wildlife management lodge operations guest services hunting party coordination infrastructure maintenance project management of lodge developments and supervision of farm staff and contractors.
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum education (essential):
Wildlife and Farm Management
Market related
Minimum education (essential):
- National Senior Certificate
- Relevant qualification in Game Farm Management Wildlife Management Agriculture Hospitality Management Project Management or related field (advantageous)
- Minimum 510 years experience in game farm management lodge management or similar environment
- Game farm and wildlife management
- Hunting operations and client coordination
- Lodge or hospitality management
- Meat processing and handling operations
- Infrastructure mechanical and construction management
- Strong leadership and people management ability
- Knowledge of wildlife legislation and hunting regulations
- Financial and budget management skills
- Project and contractor management experience
- Mechanical maintenance and infrastructure understanding
- Ability to work independently and under pressure
- Strong organisational and planning skills
- Proficient in Afrikaans and English
- Own transport and valid drivers license
- Willingness to work weekends public holidays and after hours
- Willingness to reside on-site
Wildlife and Farm Management
- Oversee the daily management of the wildlife farm and game reserve.
- Implement and monitor wildlife management plans including breeding feeding habitat management and population control.
- Supervise game counts animal health monitoring disease prevention and veterinary coordination.
- Manage hunting activities in compliance with legal ethical and conservation standards.
- Coordinate permits licenses and compliance requirements related to hunting and wildlife.
- Monitor anti-poaching measures and farm security.
- Supervise veld management water supply systems and grazing conditions.
- Ensure proper maintenance and functionality of roads fences gates boreholes dams and water points.
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the game lodge and visitor facilities.
- Ensure exceptional guest service and hospitality standards for all visitors including local and international guests.
- Coordinate bookings arrivals departures and guest activities.
- Oversee hunting parties safari groups and visitor excursions.
- Ensure guests safety and satisfaction throughout their stay.
- Manage lodge staff including housekeeping grounds staff guides and hospitality personnel.
- Handle guest complaints and resolve operational issues promptly.
- Oversee all lodge development and expansion projects including renovations and new building activities.
- Coordinate contractors builders suppliers and service providers.
- Monitor project timelines budgets and quality standards.
- Ensure compliance with building regulations environmental requirements and safety standards.
- Assist in planning future infrastructure improvements and lodge enhancements.
- Supervise maintenance of all buildings roads fencing electrical systems plumbing and farm equipment.
- Ensure preventative maintenance schedules are implemented and followed.
- Oversee repairs and upgrades to farm and lodge infrastructure.
- Manage procurement of maintenance supplies equipment and materials.
- Monitor vehicle machinery and equipment servicing.
- Lead supervise and motivate all farm and lodge staff.
- Allocate duties and monitor staff performance.
- Ensure staff discipline training and development.
- Manage staff rosters and operational planning.
- Control budgets operational costs and purchasing.
- Maintain accurate operational records and reports.
- Ensure compliance with labour legislation health and safety regulations and company policies.
Market related
Required Experience:
Manager
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