Purpose and goals of the job To manage and optimize the usability of all facilities in a sustainable manner To develop and create facilities and opportunities to create income Deliver superior client service Enhancing the entity and contributing to bottom‑line profit Risk Management & Control Security – theft & poaching Fire Fences Ticks and parasite Erosion Overgrazing Intruder pants Game & Cattle feeding and basic veterinary actions Depreciation of assets Loss control, over spending and loss of income Asset management Fences Roads Vehicle management – maintenance, tyres, repairs Boreholes & borehole pumps Houses/facilities Hides – Bow and rifle Game capture pen Electric cables Pipes above and underneath ground level Workshop Shooting range facility – bow and rifle Fauna & flora management Seasonal and Construction Projects Erosion protection Road maintenance Control and de-bushing invasive plants, trees & bushes Workshop facilities Accommodation facilities Any esthetical features or improvements Other activities & Client services Day to day planning Control of running cost Feeding at hides & hide management Managing wildlife translocations – Game capture & sales Cattle sales Receiving and placement of clients Ensure successful shoot for each client Follow up and recoveries after hunting Slaughtering and skinning of animals Control and handling of trophies and skins Marketing the lodge in relation to all available activities Maintain good customer relations with existing clients and ensure return business Dealing directly with clients (local and international) Managing the lodge and accommodation Overseeing the general maintenance of the lodge, farm, buildings, vehicles, water pumps, swimming pools, gardens, game fences, etc. Management of the game (monitoring of injured animals, health, deaths, newborn animals and their behaviour) Patrolling, either on foot, vehicle or horseback to combat poaching Ecological monitoring, i.e. management of deforestation project, runaway fires, fire wood, etc. Managing the procurement of goods and services and source new suppliers Responsible for all health and safety Managing staff (recruitment, training, payroll administration, etc) Keep registers up to date Formulation of budget, action plan and financial monitoring and reporting Specific Skills and Requirements Degree in Game Ranch Management / BsC Engineering Agricultural or relevant qualification 5 to 7 years of experience in game park / game & cattle farm management Hunting Guide Course (advantage) Tourism Course (advantage) Good knowledge of hunting equipment (fire-arms, bows and arrows, etc) and relevant laws / permits thereof Good knowledge of laws / permits around wildlife animals, i.e. culling, preservation of endangered animals and plants Extensive knowledge / experience of brand and brand development Understanding of travel / hospitality industry or destination marketing Ability to drive sales and commercial results Experience in managing advertising, design, production and media process Ability to manage all financial aspects Further qualification in business / operations management will be an advantage Horticulture exposure will be a definite advantage Computer Literate Management capabilities and skills The position requires an experienced manager with a practical hands‑on approach Strong financial and strong business acumen Presentation skills – brand and corporate spokesperson as well as business audience Public relations experience – promotional, internal, business Experience in managing diverse teams – creative, business, operational, suppliers, etc Well developed communication skills, verbal and written Alignment with the business Have a passion for wildlife & nature conservation Competencies Game farm management Nature conservation and eco-management Knowledge of animal behaviour Basic handling of hunting firearm Knowledge of wildlife diseases Additional competencies Game farm development Additional related skills Animal monitoring Nature guiding Mechanical knowledge of vehicle and equipment is very important Building construction (brick and steel) and maintenance Road construction and maintenance Electrical knowledge Ensure familiarity with Legislation – Labour, Wildlife, etc. Game capturing and transport Pest control #J-18808-Ljbffr