Head Guide

Recruiter:

Wild Dreams Hospitality

Job Ref:

WDH001306/Nikki

Date posted:

Thursday, January 9, 2025

Location:

Waterberg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
A High-end Luxury Safari lodge is looking for a 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 Assistant Head Guide or Head Guide.
Sound knowledge of planning, budgeting and departmental administration.
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:

Oversee and train all Field Guide functions according to the FGASA standards
Ensure all allocations to be done for all activities
You will be one of two registered responsible persons for the company firearms
Oversee 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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