Head of Reserve & Conservation

Wild Dreams Hospitality
Full-time South Africa, Eastern Cape Life Scientists
Posted:
June 15, 2026
Location:
South Africa, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Job Description

A prestigious 27,000-hectare private game reserve in the Great Karoo, near Graaff-Reinet, Eastern Cape, is seeking a highly experienced and strategically driven HEAD OF RESERVE AND CONSERVATION to lead their long-term conservation vision.

This is an exceptional senior leadership opportunity for a dynamic, motivated conservation professional with a proven track record in protected area management. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and delivering the reserve's long-term strategy for the monitoring, management, and restoration of its biodiversity resources and ecosystem processes — contributing to conservation impact at a local, national, and global scale.

Core Criteria:


  • Tertiary qualification in nature conservation, ecology, environmental sciences, or a related field

  • Minimum 10 years' senior management experience in protected area or conservation and wildlife management, preferably at a top private...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time
Location: South Africa, South Africa
Posted: June 15, 2026
Deadline: July 25, 2026