Head Guide

SUMMARY:
Luxury 5* Lodge in Pilanesberg is looking for a Head Guide.

POSITION INFO:
Duties:

Meticulous in all aspects of Managing the Guiding Department
Managing, Overseeing and Disciplining Staff in the Guiding Department
Staff training and development
All administrative duties pertaining to the Guiding Department
Daily Game Drives & Bush walks
Hosting Duties
Assistance around the lodge in other departments if needed
Providing sound leadership in the Rangers department to ensure that all guests have an exceptional and value-added safari experience during all game drives.
Ensuring all field guides perform their duties in a manner that fully comply with legislation pertaining to FGASA, DEAT and the reserve that we operate in.
Ensure the company’s ethos and culture is maintained in the Rangers department.

Requirements:

Grade 12
FGASA Level 2 (NQF Level 4) essential
DEAT registered
Valid ARH, First Aid and PDP
Back-up or Lead Trails
Minimum 2 years’ experience in a 4 / 5* Big-5 environment as a Head or Assistant Head Guide
Wildlife photography experience would be a bonus
A passion to train / mentor others in the guiding team
High standards of service excellence and a passion for the industry
Highly self-motivated and self-directed
Comfortable assuming ownership for their role in the business
Naturally intuitive, with a collaborative working style
Passionate about sustainability and conservation