Senior Scout Sergeant

A private conservancy in the Victoria Falls region is seeking a Senior Scout Sergeant to

lead its scouting and anti-poaching operation.

About the Role You will command patrol teams across the reserve, lead joint

operations with neighboring conservancies and relevant authorities, oversee snare

detection and evidence handling, and train and mentor the wider scout team in firearms

handling, fieldcraft, and patrol discipline.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years’ progressive experience in anti-poaching, game ranger, or

scout operations, including at least 3 years in a field supervisory role

• Completed course in radio communications and firearms handling

• Valid firearms competency certification with a clean handling record

• Demonstrated experience coordinating joint operations

• across multiple bases or conservancies

• Proven ability to train, mentor, and maintain discipline among junior field staff

• Class 2 driver’s license an advantage

• Fluency in English and at least one local language.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years’ progressive experience in anti-poaching, game ranger, or

scout operations, including at least 3 years in a field supervisory role

• Completed course in radio communications and firearms handling

• Valid firearms competency certification with a clean handling record

• Demonstrated experience coordinating joint operations

• across multiple bases or conservancies

• Proven ability to train, mentor, and maintain discipline among junior field staff

• Class 2 driver’s license an advantage

• Fluency in English and at least one local language

What We Offer

Remuneration and benefits in line with NEC Tourism Sector II

(Conservancies and Natural Resources Preservation), Grade 8.

To Apply In your cover letter, briefly describe a joint operation you have coordinated

across multiple bases or conservancies. Email your CV and cover letter to

[email protected] or phone number 0775983359 by 9 October 2026 end of

day. Applications that do not address the above will not be considered. Only shortlisted

candidates will be contacted