Permanent
Canine Program Manager
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About this role
Management - Operations Management
South Africa
FULL TIME
Job Summary
This is a field-based leadership role within an anti-poaching unit, suited to a candidate with strong working dog experience who can oversee daily operations, mentor handlers, and maintain high standards of canine welfare and performance.
Candidate Requirements:
* Proven experience working with operational or working dogs (detection, tracking, SAR, military, or similar)
* Experience supervising or mentoring canine handlers
* Strong understanding of working dog welfare and conditioning
* Competency in canine first aid
* Relevant qualification and/or professional canine training
* Fluent in English
* Valid driver’s license
* Willingness to live and work in a remote environment
* Experience in anti-poaching or conservation will be advantageous
Candidate Responsibilities:
* Oversee daily operations of the canine unit
* Mentor and support handlers
* Ensure canine welfare and performance standards are maintained
* Maintain operational readiness of all dogs
* Assist with programme development and reporting
Salary: To be discussed depending on experience
This is a live-in position
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