Office Manager

Office Manager

Conservation | Operations | Administration | Leadership

Greater Kruger Region | Permanent | On-site

Join a purpose-driven conservation organisation protecting one of Africa’s most iconic wilderness landscapes while helping enable meaningful environmental impact through operational excellence.

This is more than an Office Manager role. You will become a key contributor within a mission‑led organisation stewarding thousands of hectares of protected wilderness and supporting programmes with international visibility and impact. Working closely with leadership and cross‑functional teams, you will help ensure seamless operations while fostering a collaborative, ethical and high‑performance culture.

As Office Manager, you will oversee and support day‑to‑day operational execution and administrative management across the organisation’s various properties and initiatives.

• Driving efficient office and operational administration
• Supporting implementation of organisational and operational objectives
• Coordinating internal processes and logistics
• Building and maintaining strong team collaboration across departments
• Managing administrative systems and reporting
• Supporting financial administration and operational controls
• Strengthening accountability, governance and process excellence
• Creating an organised and effective working environment
• Contributing positively to organisational culture and values alignment
• Supporting management with planning, coordination and execution activities

We are looking for an individual who brings:

• Grade 12 plus a relevant tertiary qualification
• 5–10 years’ management experience with a proven track record
• Strong administrative and operational management capability
• Advanced computer literacy with strong MS Office skills (particularly Excel)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• High attention to detail and exceptional organisational ability
• Strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving capability
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Demonstrated accountability and ownership mindset

• Accounting or bookkeeping background
• Exposure to operational environments
• Experience working with Xero accounting software
• Experience managing multiple priorities and teams simultaneously

• Leads with integrity and professionalism
• Thrives in structured yet dynamic environments
• Enjoys creating order, systems and efficiency
• Has excellent interpersonal capability and emotional intelligence
• Brings foresight and initiative to operational challenges
• Is passionate about supporting meaningful environmental and social impact

• Competitive remuneration package R 25 000.00 (salary negotiable based on experience)
• Opportunity to live and work in an exceptional natural environment
• Potential on‑site accommodation (subject to circumstances)
• Standard Monday–Friday working schedule
• Opportunity to contribute to an internationally connected conservation mission
• Immediate / negotiable start date

Applications will be treated in strict confidence.

Should you not receive feedback within 30 days of application, please consider your application unsuccessful.