Senior Field Guide - Waterberg

HotelJobs; Limpopo; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

HotelJobs in Waterberg, Limpopo, is seeking an experienced Senior Guide for a prestigious 5* game lodge. You will lead and develop a professional guiding team, delivering exceptional guest experiences while prioritizing safety and conservation.

You will conduct game drives, maintain high guiding standards, train staff, and participate in guest hosting duties at a top-tier property. The role requires leadership, strong communication, and a passion for wildlife.

Qualifications

• FGASA Level 1 qualification required.
• Proven practical guiding experience.
• Senior Guide experience preferred.
• Big Five guiding experience essential.
• Strong leadership and guest-relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the guiding team.
• Ensure highest standards of guiding and guest safety.
• Follow guiding protocols and radio procedures.
• Promote conservation values and property standards.
• Conduct game drives and guest activities.
• Train and motivate the guiding team.
• Maintain guiding equipment and logistics.
• Promote teamwork and a positive working environment.
• Participate in guest hosting duties.

Skills

Leadership

Guest safety

Communication

Team management

Guiding

Education

FGASA Level 1

Job description

5 * Game Lodge in the Waterberg area is looking for an experienced, passionate and inspiring Senior Guide to deliver exceptional guest experiences while leading and developing a professional guiding team. The ideal candidate will be a confident leader who places guest safety, conservation and service excellence at the heart of every activity.

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 experience.
• 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.