Senior Game Farm Manager – Luxury Game Reserve – 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.