Head Field Guide (JB5845)
Hoedspruit, Limpopo
R15 000 to R20 000 a month + Accommodation (Suited to single Person)
Permanent

This role leads and manages the guiding department within a high-end safari lodge environment, combining hands-on field guiding with leadership, training, and operational oversight. The position is responsible for delivering exceptional guest experiences while maintaining the highest standards of safety, conservation, and professional guiding conduct. Acting as a senior ambassador in the field, the role ensures that guiding operations align with established standards, reserve regulations, and ethical wildlife practices, while supporting lodge management in day-to-day coordination and long-term guiding excellence

Minimum Requirements:
FGASA Level 2 qualification or higher (Lead Trails preferred)
Valid Professional Driving Permit (PrDP) and driver’s license
Valid First Aid certification (minimum Level 2)
Minimum of 5 years’ guiding experience in a Big 5 environment
Previous leadership or senior guide experience
Willingness to live remotely on a reserve
Ability to work irregular hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays

Duties and Responsibilities:
Conduct professional, engaging, and informative game drives and bush walks
Deliver consistent five-star guiding experiences in line with lodge standards
Ensure all guest interactions are warm, professional, and service-driven
Handle guest feedback and resolve guiding-related concerns efficiently
Lead, mentor, and supervise field guides and trackers
Conduct regular performance reviews, training sessions, and assessments
Ensure all guides maintain required qualifications, PDP hours, and first aid compliance
Set daily guiding schedules and allocate vehicles and guiding staff
Enforce strict adherence to FGASA standards, internal SOPs, and reserve regulations
Maintain safety standards for all guiding activities, including drives, walks, and sightings
Conduct regular checks on vehicles, radios, and guiding equipment
Ensure accurate incident reporting and adherence to emergency protocols
Promote ethical wildlife practices and responsible tourism principles
Monitor environmental impact and guiding conduct in the field
Support conservation initiatives, anti-poaching efforts, and research projects
Manage guiding rosters, leave planning, and disciplinary processes
Maintain guiding logs, sighting records, and guest activity documentation
Coordinate with reservations and lodge management regarding guest preferences
Assist with budgeting related to guiding equipment and vehicle maintenance

Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.

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