Reserve Manager – Limpopo-Lipadi

Job Description

VACANCIES

Limpopo-Lipadi, a shareholder owned Wildlife & Wilderness Reserve, approximately 20,500 hectares remotely located along the banks of the Limpopo River in the Tuli Block, Southeast, Botswana, invites suitably qualified, experienced and customer-oriented candidates for the below position:

1. RESERVE MANAGER

Reporting to the General Manager, responsible for implementing the Reserve Management Plan (RMP) with a view to maintaining and improving the natural biodiversity resulting in a high level of sustainability for both the flora and fauna of the reserve.

Duties include:

Working closely with the General Manager to ensure that:

• the vegetation of the reserve is not only maintained but through regeneration, is improved over time;
• management of the diverse wildlife of the reserve is achieved with the appropriate balance of species diversity;
• there is a good relationship, transparent reporting, and frequent liaising with DWNP, BDF, Department of Agriculture, and the Department of Veterinary Services;
• there is supervision of regular game counts (aerial and other) and ensuring the correct wildlife stocking numbers are maintained according to the RMP;
• there is constant management of waterholes, fences, roads and all reserve infrastructure;
• there is a high level of anti- poaching security to protect the wildlife of the reserve;
• regular research programs are undertaken in conjunction with appropriate educational institutions and supervision of the Research Volunteer Effort;
• the implementation of regular bush clearing programs required to limit encroachment are undertaken;
• facilities and activities are designed and developed to enhance shareholder and visitor experiences within the reserve;
• reserve staff are supervised and that all reserve equipment is maintained to the required standards;
• the educational potential of Limpopo Lipadi is developed through training experiences for shareholders, commercial guests and volunteers.
• any other duties determined by senior management and within the skill range are performed to the required standards.

Qualifications and requirements:

• A post-graduate qualification in nature conservation, ecology, or reserve management.
• Full driving licence
• Computer literate and competent with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint. A good knowledge of GIS is also a requirement.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a team player.
• The ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Be able to read, write and speak Setswana and English.