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Canine Program Manager

Wild Dreams Hospitality

South Africa · On-site Full-time 3w ago

About the role

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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