South Africa: Head Ranger – Sj2668: Sabi Sand posted by HotelJobs

About the Role

Safari JOBS is recruiting for an experienced Head Ranger to step into a senior leadership role within a renowned, high-standard safari operation. This is an opportunity for a strong, steady leader who can take full ownership of the management, coordination, and supervision of the ranger teams across multiple camps, while protecting consistency, discipline, and excellence in every aspect of the field experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Guide guests on average no less than 70% of the average ranger, over the course of the year.
• Ensure efficient and effective product delivery by all rangers as defined by the company.
• Communicate daily with the General Manager regarding all guest and staff matters, daily operations, staff issues, vehicle issues and any shared staff service requirements.
• Foster a warm, welcoming, and relaxing atmosphere for all guests to maximise guest enjoyment.
• Co-ordinate on-going training and unit standard maintenance of all rangers qualifications and certifications in conjunction with the HR Manager and GM.
• Assist in any emergency in the field or at any of the camps.
• Work with the Operations Manager on all ranger performance matters, safari policy implementation and standard operating procedures.

Requirements

• Clear criminal record;
• Excellent employment track record;
• References will be verified;
• Excellent English fluency & literacy;
• Computer literacy level: Use of Microsoft office (Word, Excel, and Outlook), Internet;
• Matric / Grade 12 certificate;
• Min. 5 years Big 5 African Safari guiding experience;
• Min. 2 years of Assistant Head Ranger / Head Ranger experience is essential;
• FGASA NQF 4 (min.);
• FGASA Trails Guide qualification (Lead with ARH);
• First Aid level 2 (min.);
• Unit Standards 117705, 119651 & 123519;
• NDT registered;
• Valid drivers licence and PrDP;

Qualifications

None mentioned.

Salary & Benefits

CTC remuneration of approx. R28,000.00 NEG.

DOE and qualifications;

Gratuities – directly from guests and or via credit card;

Accommodation provided;

Utilities including water, electricity, Wi-Fi;

3 meals per day;

Uniform;

Company medical aid and pension fund contribution*;

Full Risk cover by the company (No cost to the employee): Lump sum Disability, Funeral & death benefit of 2x annual salary*;

Free parking;

Bednights;

Visitors are allowed per cycle, at a cost;

Staff gym facility at a nominal monthly fee;

Staff shop selling basic groceries, alcohol etc;

Staff TV room with a pool table;

Any 13th cheque / bonuses etc. are based upon performance and at the discretion of the company. **Applicable after three months of successful employment.

Work Cycle

6 weeks on, 2 weeks off.