Maintenance Manager (Fencing) – Plantation, Central Africa

About the role

The Maintenance Manager (Fencing) will lead the upkeep of electric fence networks, vegetation control and animal‑mitigation systems across a plantation in Central Africa. The role focuses on reducing human‑animal conflict while ensuring safety, environmental and operational standards are met.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the maintenance of electric fences, vegetation control, and animal mitigation systems.
• Lead surveillance and response teams to monitor animal movement, identify risks, manage incidents and maintain reporting systems.
• Coordinate with research teams, technical experts, NGOs and partners to improve animal management strategies and implement conservation practices.
• Recruit, train, assess performance and ensure safety, environmental and operational compliance of field teams.
• Oversee quality processes, HSE and sustainability initiatives, maintain documentation and provide regular reports and improvement recommendations to senior management.

Required profile

• Proven experience in managing maintenance of fencing or similar infrastructure in a plantation or wildlife context.
• Demonstrated ability to lead field teams and coordinate with external partners.
• Strong understanding of safety, environmental and HSE standards.

Required skills

• Electric fence maintenance
• Vegetation control
• Animal mitigation systems
• HSE compliance