Job Description
An intimate safari lodge in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve is seeking an experienced and inspiring HEAD GUIDE to lead its guiding and tracking team.
This is a hands-on leadership role for a guide who combines exceptional field knowledge with genuine mentorship ability; the lodge places equal weight on character, attitude and long-term commitment as it does on technical experience.
Core Criteria:
This is a hands-on leadership role for a guide who combines exceptional field knowledge with genuine mentorship ability; the lodge places equal weight on character, attitude and long-term commitment as it does on technical experience.
Core Criteria:
- FGASA Level 2 or 3 qualification (Trails Guide qualification advantageous)
- Extensive experience guiding in a Big Five reserve
- Proven experience managing or mentoring a guiding and tracking team
- Valid PrDP and rifle competency for dangerous game
- Strong knowledge of local flora, fauna and ecosystems
- Excellent guest engagement and storytelling ability
- Strong leadership, training and team management skills
- Willingness to learn and grow within the operation
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