Operations Manager: Veterinary Wildlife Services

Requirements

• Tech in Nature Conservation / BSc Conservation Management.
• 4 – 6 years wildlife capture experience.
• Driver’s license (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.

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