Senior Field Guide

Craven Cottage CC; Limpopo; On-site; ZAR 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Craven Cottage CC in Limpopo, South Africa, seeks an experienced Senior Guide to lead the guiding team and uphold the highest standards of guest safety and conservation. You will conduct game drives, train staff, ensure protocol compliance and participate in guest hosting duties to enhance guest experiences.

The role requires FGASA Level 1, practical guiding qualifications, and Big Five guiding experience, with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• FGASA Level 1 qualification is required.
• Relevant practical guiding qualifications are required.
• 4+ years in a Senior Guide role is advantageous.
• Big Five guiding experience is preferred.
• Strong leadership and team-management skills.
• Excellent communication and guest-relations skills.
• A strong commitment to conservation and guest safety.
• A professional, respectful and team-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the guiding team.
• Maintain the highest standards of guiding and guest safety.
• Ensure compliance with all guiding protocols and radio procedures.
• Promote the conservation values and standards of the property.
• Conduct game drives and other guest activities.
• Train, develop and motivate the guiding team.
• Ensure guiding equipment is clean, maintained and properly cared for.
• Compile and manage guide work cycles.
• Promote teamwork and a positive working environment.
• Participate in guest hosting duties.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Guest relations

Guest safety

Conservation

Big Five experience

Professionalism

Senior guide exp

Education

FGASA Level 1

Practical guiding qualifications

Job description

Duties:

• Lead and manage the guiding team.
• Maintain the highest standards of guiding and guest safety.
• Ensure compliance with all guiding protocols and radio procedures.
• Promote the conservation values and standards of the property.
• Conduct game drives and other guest activities.
• Train, develop and motivate the guiding team.
• Ensure guiding equipment is clean, maintained and properly cared for.
• Compile and manage guide work cycles.
• Promote teamwork and a positive working environment.
• Participate in guest hosting duties.

Requirements:

• Minimum FGASA Level 1 qualification.
• Relevant practical guiding qualifications
• At least 4+ years previous experience in a Senior Guide position will be advantageous.
• Big Five guiding experience.
• Strong leadership and team-management skills.
• Excellent communication and guest-relations skills.
• A strong commitment to conservation and guest safety.
• A professional, respectful and team-focused approach.