Senior Game Farm Manager â Luxury Game Reserve â Cradock, Eastern Cape
Kendrick Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced Senior Game Farm Manager for a luxury game reserve based in Cradock, Eastern Cape. This is a senior, live\-in management role overseeing an approximately 10,000\-hectare game farm.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the full day\-to\-day management of the reserve, including wildlife and farm operations, hunting activities, client acquisition and the ongoing development of the business. This role requires a commercially minded leader who is confident engaging with international clients and representing the reserve at the highest level.
Key Responsibilities:
⢠Oversee the daily management of the game farm and all operational activities
⢠Lead wildlife management initiatives, including population control and conservation practices
⢠Manage and coordinate hunting operations
⢠Develop and maintain relationships with international clients and hunting partners
⢠Drive new business opportunities and client acquisition, particularly within Europe and the USA
⢠Oversee farm infrastructure, staff management and overall operational efficiency
⢠Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and industry standards
Minimum Requirements:
⢠Proven experience managing a game farm or wildlife ranch
⢠Strong background in game farm and wildlife management
⢠Experience in farming and broader operational management
⢠Professional hunting experience preferred
⢠Established network within the international hunting community
⢠Commercially astute with an entrepreneurial mindset
⢠Ability to work independently and represent the business professionally
⢠Strong interpersonal skills and experience dealing with international guests and stakeholders
Salary: Negotiable DOE
Accommodation: Live\-in
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are invited to submit their CV to apply for the role.
