Head Guide

Head Guide


Big 5 Game Reserve is looking for an experienced passionate and inspiring Head Guide to lead our Guiding Department across our luxury lodges.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic leader who is committed to delivering exceptional safari experiences mentoring and developing guiding teams and upholding the highest standards of safety conservation and hospitality.

The successful candidate will play a key role in driving operational excellence while creating unforgettable wildlife experiences for our guests.

Key Areas of Responsibilities:

Guiding Team Leadership & People Management

Guest Experience & Safari Operations

Safety Compliance & Risk Management

Conservation Environmental Awareness & Wildlife Monitoring

Vehicle Equipment & Asset Management

Guide Training & Professional Development

Budget & Cost Management

Operational Reporting & Departmental Coordination

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

FGASA Level 2 or Level 3 (or NQF equivalent).

Registered DEAT Nature Site Guide.

Valid PFTC Advanced Rifle Handling (ARH) PDP and First Aid certification.

Minimum 5 years guiding experience including at least 2 years in a senior or leadership role.

Proven experience leading and developing guiding teams.

Excellent knowledge of South African wildlife ecology and conservation.

Strong guest service leadership and communication skills.

Computer literacy (MS Office).

Fluent in English.

Benefits

Market Related

Required Education:

M

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1