Global White Lion Protection Trust

Job Opportunity:

Farm Manager

Summary:

The Global White Lion Protection Trust (WLT) is a non-profit conservation organization. Our primary objective is the reintroduction of White Lions back to the wild in their endemic area - the Greater Timbavati region. The founder pride of white lions has already been successfully rewilded, and integrated with wild tawny lions. The WLT operates within a modern conservation paradigm: conservation through sustainable development, with particular emphasis on community participation, education and cultural upliftment. A holistic approach is taken: conservation of predator, prey, and habitat – with the collaboration and involvement of the local communities of the region.

Responsibilities Include:

Farm & Habitat Management
Anti-poaching & Security
Wildlife Management
Lion Monitoring
Mentoring a XiTsonga Field Assistant
Overseeing wildlife volunteers when participating in field activities

Qualifications Include:

Minimum 5 years farm management experience
Mechanical experience & general maintenance capability (pumps & vehicles esp., geysers, generators etc).
Experience with wildlife management is ideal and definitely an advantage
Weapons (firearm) trained
Fluency in English and Afrikaans (conversational) essential
Conversational Zulu, Shangaan or Sesotho would be ideal
Valid driver’s license and competent 4x4 driving ability is a requirement

Salary Notes:

Negotiable

Deadline:

Sat, 02/13/2010 (All day)

To Apply:

Suitably qualified and experienced applicants that satisfy all criteria can send their resume (CV) and a letter of motivation to the Head of Operations, Jason Turner: jason@whitelions.org (preferably)

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