Assistant Head Guide

Recruiter:

Wild Dreams Hospitality

Job Ref:

WDH001401/Nikki

Date posted:

Friday, February 21, 2025

Location:

Waterberg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
A High-end Luxury Safari lodge is looking for an ASSISTANT HEAD GUIDE

POSITION INFO:
Candidate Requirements:

Must have FGASA NQF4 Trails Guide
Professional Field Guide and FGASA Mentor (Advantage)
Rifle Proficiency and ARH
First Aid Level 2
Driver’s License and PrDP
Previous experience as an Assistant Head Guide.
Sound knowledge on the applicable / relevant property and company procedures for the department, according to the standards of FGASA and the lodge’s Guiding culture.
Excellent attention to detail, excellent hygiene principles.
Guest focus philosophy
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), practicing honest communication
Team player with positive attitude, enthusiasm, and emotional control
Excellent time management and self-discipline, interpersonal & problem-solving skills.
Proactive, use initiative and creative flair when required
Committed and loyal, adaptable, and flexible
Must work accurately under pressure
Leadership skills with passion for development and skills transfer

Duties:

Assist the head guide in overseeing the training and monitoring of all Field Guide functions according to the FGASA standards
Ensure full responsibility in the absence of the Head Guide to take over all the responsibilities; all workshop and vehicle maintenance, Chair and record all meetings, Assist in social media platforms, Incident management in the event of emergency or evacuation, Training, development and mentorship of new/ young guides, Conservation on the reserve, General service & guest care.

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