Senior Guide

Wild Dreams Hospitality; Limpopo; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Wild Dreams Hospitality in Limpopo seeks a hands-on Senior Guide who leads a team of rangers, delivers exceptional game drives, and ensures guest safety on the ground.

A FGASA Level 1 qualification and Big Five experience are essential, with strong leadership and guest-relations skills. This live-in role requires a professional, conservation-minded approach and the ability to mentor junior guides while maintaining high standards.

Qualifications

• FGASA Level 1 qualification is a must.
• Practical guiding experience with Big Five exposure is required.
• Senior Guide experience is advantageous.
• Strong leadership and team-management ability is essential.
• Excellent communication and guest-relations skills are required.
• Genuine commitment to conservation and guest safety is mandatory.
• Professional, respectful and team-oriented approach is expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop the guiding team.
• Uphold the highest standards of guiding and guest safety.
• Ensure full compliance with guiding protocols and radio procedures.
• Champion the property's conservation values and standards.
• Conduct game drives and other guest activities.
• Train, mentor and motivate junior guides.
• Maintain guiding equipment in clean, safe working order.
• Compile and manage guide work schedules.
• Foster teamwork and a positive working environment.
• Participate in guest hosting duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Guest relations

Communication

Team management

Safety focus

Mentoring

Education

FGASA Level 1

Job description

This is a hands-on leadership role for a confident, safety-focused guide who thrives on mentoring others while still delivering exceptional game drives and guest experiences on the ground.

Core Criteria:

• Minimum FGASA Level 1 qualification


• Relevant practical guiding experience, including Big Five exposure


• Previous experience in a Senior Guide role advantageous


• Strong leadership and team-management ability


• Excellent communication and guest-relations skills


• Genuine commitment to conservation and guest safety


• Professional, respectful and team-oriented approach

Core Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage and develop the guiding team


• Uphold the highest standards of guiding and guest safety


• Ensure full compliance with guiding protocols and radio procedures


• Champion the property's conservation values and standards


• Conduct game drives and other guest activities


• Train, mentor and motivate junior guides


• Maintain guiding equipment in clean, safe working order


• Compile and manage guide work schedules


• Foster teamwork and a positive working environment


• Participate in guest hosting duties as required

This is a live-in position.