TRAFFIC KwaZulu-Natal

Lead Biodiversity & Conservation Strategy

University of Fort Hare

Job Description

University of Fort Hare offers an exceptional opportunity for a Conservation Manager to lead biodiversity strategy and wildlife management within a premier reserve in KwaZulu-Natal. The role emphasizes ecosystem sustainability, research, and collaboration with stakeholders. Candidates should possess a Master's degree in Ecology or a related field, with at least 8 years of conservation management experience. Responsibilities include overseeing wildlife management strategies and fostering stakeholder relationships in a remote conservation environment.

About This Role

Career insights for Range Managers positions

Salary Benchmark
R22,844/month
R15,769 to R29,294/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Key Skills for This Role
Active Listening Reading Comprehension Critical Thinking Speaking Complex Problem Solving
Common Technologies
BehavePlus 6 SAS Viya MATLAB R2023b Microsoft PowerPoint 365 Microsoft Access 365 National Resources Conservation Service Ecological Site Information System ESIS National Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey WSS GRASS GIS 8.3

Job Overview

Date Posted
01 May 2026
Location
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Range Managers Insights

Median Salary (ZAR)
R22,844/month
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.

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