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Operations Manager: Veterinary Wildlife Services
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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 DescriptionA vacancy 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.
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 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.
- Tech in Nature Conservation / BSc Conservation Management.
- 4 – 6 years wildlife capture experience.
- Driver’s 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 applyCandidates 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 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.
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