Head Guide

Recruiter:

Bright Search Recruitment (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

JHB001088/BP

Date posted:

Monday, February 17, 2025

Location:

Bela Bela, South Africa

SUMMARY:
A "Head Field Guide" is a senior position within a wildlife or nature reserve, responsible for overseeing a team of field guides, ensuring the highest quality wildlife viewing experience for guests, maintaining safety standards, and often playing a key role in staff training, conservation efforts, and guest relations within the lodge or reserve; essentially leading the guiding operations and acting as the primary expert on the local ecosystem and wildlife.

Meticulous in all aspects of Managing the guiding department
Manage, Oversee and Discipline staff in the guiding department
Staff training and development
Assist the Marketing team to manage social media content
Perform all administrative duties pertaining to the guiding department
Allocation of Rangers and Trackers to daily game drives
Staff scheduling and rosters
Manage daily game drives and bush walks
Hosting duties
Assist in guest activities
Assist around the lodge in other departments if needed
Photographic safaris
Stock control
Compile weekly and monthly reports
Manage departmental budget comparisons
Valid RSA ID.
- Stable track record.
Reliable, ethical, confidential, motivated, guest orientated, honest, passionate.

POSITION INFO:
2 to 3 years’ experience in a Big 5 Game Reserve and Luxury Lodge essential

Experience in Wildlife photography will be an advantage
First Aid
Matric/Grade 12
FGASA Level 2 – Field Guide
Trails Guide
Passionate about Wildlife
Valid RSA Driver’s License and PDP
Firearm competency
Strong leadership skills
Mature and responsible
Well spoken, well-groomed and presentable
Reliability & adaptability
Eye for detail
Stress tolerance
Problem analysis
Excellent verbal & written communication skills
Be guest-centric ensuring great experiences
- Promote & foster teamwork

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