30/01/2026
Here's a great job if you want to play a pivotal role in protecting rhino's.
We enjoyed our time working with CFW.
We are Hiring
APU Manager (Anti-Poaching Unit)
We are seeking an experienced and grounded command professional to lead a dedicated Anti-Poaching Unit protecting one of the worldโs most threatened species. This role is suited to someone from a formal military or police command background, who leads with authority, discipline, and calm, decisive oversight.
This position carries significant responsibility and requires a leader who understands both operational control and the importance of strong, respectful team leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
- Command and coordinate all anti-poaching operations and security deployments
- Maintain real-time awareness of patrol movements, incidents, and emerging threats
- Ensure swift and appropriate responses to incursions, breaches, and emergencies
- Lead structured planning, briefings, and debriefings
- Uphold chain of command, discipline, and professional standards
- Oversee operations room functions, communications, surveillance, and access control
- Maintain readiness through drills, simulations, and inter-unit coordination
- Lead ongoing training, skills development, and performance improvement across the unit
- Oversee team rosters to ensure adequate coverage, readiness, and fair workload distribution
- Mentor team members, inspire professional pride, and build a culture of accountability and commitment
- Foster high standards of conduct, reliability, and teamwork across all personnel
- Ensure adherence to SOPs, contingency planning, and legal requirements
- Oversee security reporting, identify risks or patterns, and escalate concerns
- Maintain accountability for wildlife monitoring, security assets, and infrastructure
Desirable Requirements:
- Prior military or police service
- Proven experience in formal command, discipline enforcement, and operational oversight
- Sound decision-making under pressure
- Ability to lead with authority while mentoring with fairness and respect
- Fluent in English and siSwati or isiZulu
Availability required beyond standard working hours.
For more information or to apply, contact [email protected] and CC [email protected]