Description:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSPractical farm management background with at least 4 years experience in a senior position Good understanding and experience of farm maintenance including electric game fencing, gravel road management, bore holes, basic understanding of solar and land management. Experience managing a lucerne production system. Excellent people management skills with a focus on training and development Team player able to turn their hand to multitude of tasks. Wildlife and hospitality experience is desirable but not essential.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
Oversee the Reserve Team on a day-to-day basis including setting work schedule, managing. leave cycles and managing HR issues. Managing the fence line including co-ordinating regular permitter checks, managing repairs and planning ongoing maintenance Managing road maintenance including planning regular road maintenance, co-ordinating larger maintenance projects, and co-ordinating with the guide team to tackle problem areas. Responsibility for the Lodge and Staff village water supply including daily checks on reservoirs, managing regular maintenance, and troubleshooting issues. Managing lucerne production and irrigation Overseeing projects on the reserve including erosion control, alien invasive removal, dam repairs and spekboom planting Managing the radio system including regular maintenance of repeater, managing issuing of radios to lodge and reserve team and troubleshooting issues. Working closely with the maintenance manger to manage the reserve fleet of vehicles and machinery Overseeing procurement for the reserve in line with the companys procurement policy Working closely with the lodge team to ensure a high-quality guest experience
ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted.
04 Feb 2026;
from:
gumtree.co.za