Head Guide

Bright Placements (PTY) Ltd; Pongola; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Placements (PTY) Ltd in KwaZulu-Natal invites applications from seasoned safari guides to lead guests at a luxury lodge, delivering exceptional wildlife experiences and maintaining top-tier hospitality standards.

Requirements include FGASA Level 2 with Full Trails, Grade 12 (Matric), a valid First Aid certificate, and a minimum of five years guiding experience at a luxury lodge; supervisory Head Guide experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Matric) is required.
• FGASA Level 2 with Full Trails is required.
• Valid First Aid Certificate is required.
• Minimum 5 years' guiding experience within a luxury safari lodge.
• Previous supervisory or Head Guide experience preferred.

Skills

Guest relations

Luxury hospitality standards

Health and safety legislation

Education

Grade 12 (Matric)

FGASA Level 2 + Full Trails

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• Relevant FGASA qualifications of Level 2 plus Full Trails
• Valid First Aid Certificate.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years' guiding experience within a luxury safari lodge.
• Previous supervisory or Head Guide experience preferred.
• Experience hosting international luxury guests.

Licences & Certifications

• Valid South African Driver's Licence.
• Valid Professional Driving Permit (PrDP).
• Valid FGASA qualification.
• Valid Rifle Competency (where required).
• DEAT/NDT registration (where applicable).

Knowledge

• South African wildlife and ecology.
• Animal behaviour.
• Bird identification.
• Flora and fauna.
• Conservation principles.
• Luxury hospitality standards.
• Guest relations.
• Reserve operating procedures.
• Health and Safety legislation.