Head Guide (FGASA 2 qualified)

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 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.

Location: Limpopo, ZA

Posted Date: 3/6/2025