HEAD GUIDE

An established, luxury game lodge in the Limpopo Province is seeking a passionate, highly professional, and experienced Head Guide to lead our passionate guiding team.

If you are an elite field guide who thrives on mentoring a team, delivering world-class guest experiences, and maintaining the highest standards of safety and conservation, we want you to lead our field operations.

What You Will Do:

• Lead & Mentor: Manage, schedule, and inspire a dedicated team of field guides and trackers, driving continuous training and skill development.
• Guest Excellence: Conduct exceptional, informative game drives and bush walks, and host international guests, ensuring an unforgettable safari experience.
• Fleet & Gear Operations: Oversee the daily maintenance and safety compliance of the game-viewing fleet, rifles, and guiding equipment.
• Environmental Stewardship: Work closely with reserve management to ensure ethical guiding, sustainable traversing practices, and habitat preservation.
• Admin Leadership: Handle departmental reporting, roster management, and budget controls for the guiding team.

What We Are Looking For:

• Qualifications: NQF 2 OR 4
• Registrations: Valid DEAT/NDDT registration, valid PrDP
• First Aid: First Aid certificate.
• Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of active guiding in a Big 5 environment, with at least 1–2 years of experience in a senior or head guide role.
• Skills: Exceptional communication and hosting skills, strong leadership capabilities, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary of R20,000 per month.
• Comfortable live-in accommodation and meals provided on-site.
• Uniform allowance.