We are seeking a highly experienced, passionate, and professional Head Field Guide to lead their guiding team and uphold the standards of excellence our guests expect. The ideal candidate will have a deep love for the bush, proven leadership ability, and a strong commitment to guest satisfaction and environmental responsibility.

This is a key leadership role, responsible not only for guiding but also for managing the team, maintaining safety protocols, ensuring regulatory compliance, and collaborating closely with lodge management to enhance the overall safari offering.

Key

Responsibilities:

• Deliver exceptional guided experiences, including game drives, bush walks, and interpretive talks

• Lead, mentor, and motivate the guiding team to maintain high levels of professionalism and guest engagement

• Oversee guiding rosters, vehicle maintenance, and care of guiding equipment

• Act as a primary host for guests, ensuring memorable and informative wildlife experiences

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of local wildlife, flora, and conservation issues within the Reserve

• Ensure compliance with all safety standards, reserve rules, and environmental protocols

• Liaise with lodge management to align guiding services with overall guest experience and brand positioning

• Contribute to wildlife monitoring, sightings logging, and, where relevant, data collection and conservation initiatives

Requirements

• FGASA Level 2 qualification or higher (Level 3 preferred)

• Lead Trails Guide (Full) 

• Advanced Rifle Handling

• Valid First Aid Level 1

• Registered with DEAT and in possession of a valid PDP (Public Driving Permit)

• A minimum of 5 years experience as a Field Guide, with at least 12 years in a leadership role

• Excellent communication and guest interaction skills

• Professional presentation, strong hosting ability, and a passion for storytelling

• Team-oriented with strong leadership, mentoring, and organisational skills

Head Field Guide position available in South Africa, South Africa. This job position was posted by Bushwise. The job has been posted as a free ad on 2025-04-23 at 15:03:33 in the It Computer category