Senior Game Farm Manager
Cradock, Eastern Cape, South AfricaFull timePosted Aug 4, 2026
Job description
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.