Do you have a natural gift for leadership?
Are you someone who can inspire, guide, and uplift those around you?
Is your spirit as deeply connected to the wild as it is to the vibrant culture and soul of Botswana?
If so, Wilderness invites you to take on the role of Managing Director for Botswana.
We’re looking for a leader to be based in the heart of our home, Maun. Someone who embodies the grace of the Thamalakane, the strength of the acacia, and the timeless presence of the baobab. A person attuned to nature’s rhythms, who understands the fragile harmony of ecosystems and the symphony of the wild.
High Level Focus
- Lead operations and company strategy
- Grow the brand’s reputation and reach
- Balance priorities between conservation and hospitality
- Develop short- to mid-term strategies to meet goals
- Ensure efficient, effective daily operations
- Oversee forecasting and key business relationships
Requirements
- 10 – 15 years’ experience in hospitality safari operations, primarily in the private sector, with 10 years in a senior operational leadership role.
Skills:
- The ability to act as a bridge builder in a time of conflict, acting in the manner of humility, maturity, and situational sensitivity
- Personal leadership skills, self-awareness and taking responsibility for personal development
- Diversity management, ability to embrace divergent points of view and socio-cultural differences
- Analytical, numerical and listening skills.
Interests:
- A passion for wildlife and a commitment to sustainability and conservation.
Location:- This position is based in Maun, Botswana
If you hear the call of the wild in your heart, if you dream of blazing trails where no paths exist, and if you wish to leave a legacy etched in the channels of the Delta or the delicate dance of the Linyanti breeze, then this is your moment.
Apply for this position with us on WhatsApp. Simply send the word ‘Hi’ to +260761166303