Assistant Head Guide

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

• 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.