Operations Manager: Veterinary Wildlife Services

South African National Parks (SANParks)

Operations Manager: Veterinary Wildlife Services at South African National Parks

Deadline:

25 September 2025

Region:

Mpumalanga

Salary:

Paterson Grade D2

Type of employment:

Full time

Job Description

A vacancy currently exists for an Operational Manager to be based at the Skukuza Veterinary Wildlife Services in the Kruger National Park, reporting to the General Manager: Wildlife Management and Strategic Support. The position is graded a D2 level.

Roles and Responsibilities

To coordinate the implementation of planned wildlife operations and species according to SANParks strategy.
To ensure sound governance and financial management of operations.
To mentor Supervisors and identify required human capital development interventions.
To provide specified services to and on behalf of the organisation, with specific reference to the wildlife management plan, wildlife sales, wildlife economy project, and other project management.
To coordinate and liaise with internal and external clients to ensure that the agreed requirements are met.
To coordinate the resources and equipment required for the successful capture and holding of wildlife.
To ensure compliance with relevant policies and legislations pertaining to wildlife operations and facilities.
To identify risks associated with wildlife operations and recommend improvements.
To coordinate and execute on-site capture and holding activities.
To provide the relevant capture operations data to management

Qualifications And Requirements

Tech in Nature Conservation / BSc Conservation Management.
4 6 years wildlife capture experience.
Drivers licence (normal & heavy vehicles).
Experience as a Capture Supervisor.
Animal behaviour skills, Capture, holding and relocation experience.
Experienced Operations Coordinator with excellent Communication skills.
Execution of scheduled operations.
Firearm Competency.
Staff Supervision.
Knowledge of Safety regulations and Animal handling skills.
Knowledge of Relevant legislations, SANParks policies and procedures, Vet pharmaceuticals and associated hazardous materials.
Good Administration & Finance Management Skills.

SANParks is committed to the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to PDI / HDSA.

How to apply

Candidates who meet the above requirements should apply using the link below:

Apply here

Candidate should also forward their cover letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of qualification(s) by e-mail to karabo.mashishi@sanparks.org with the subject heading: VACANCY: OPERATIONS MANAGER

CANDIDATES WHO DO NOT DO BOTH PROCESSES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

Closing Date: 25 September 2025. If you have not been responded to within 14 days of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

Keep #NGOJobsBoard thriving: Tell employers you found their listing on Hashtag Nonprofit!

More about this vacancy