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Safari JOBS is searching for a Head Guide to lead the guiding team at a well-established Big Five safari property in the North West. This is an opportunity for a confident, hands-on guiding professional who is ready to take ownership of a dynamic field guiding department within a well-established lodge environment known for exceptional guest experiences, strong safari standards, and memorable wildlife encounters. The ideal candidate will be a natural leader, mentor, and relationship builder who takes pride in setting the tone for service excellence, and ensuring that every safari experience is delivered with professionalism, safety, authenticity, and passion. This role will suit a robust, focused, no-nonsense Head Guide who leads from the front, understands the importance of structure and compliance, and still brings warmth, energy, and genuine enthusiasm to the guest experience. A strong conservation mindset, excellent bush knowledge, and the ability to inspire both guests and fellow guides are essential. For an experienced Assistant Head Guide or Head Guide seeking a strong leadership role in a high-standard safari environment, this is a fantastic opportunity to step into a key position where your knowledge, leadership, and passion for guiding can make a meaningful impact. This is a rare opportunity for a highly motivated professional to influence a luxury safari experience while staying within easy reach of the city - perfectly positioned approximately two hours from Pretoria. ??????? ???????????? ??? ???????????? Clear criminal record; Excellent employment track record – references will be verified; Excellent English fluency & literacy; Computer literate; 2 - 4 years Assistant Head Guide / Head Guide experience within a 4 - 5 star establishment within a Big 5 environment; Trails Guide - 1st Rifle; VPDA or in progress FGASA NQF 4 / Higher; NDT registered; First Aid; ARH & 117705, 119651 & 123519 competencies; SAPS competency; Valid driver’s licence and PrDP ??????????/???????????? ?????? Hands-on; A relationship builder by nature, A passion to train/mentor others in the guiding team, High standards of service excellence and a passion for the safari industry, High self-motivated and self-driven, Naturally intuitive, with a collaborative working style, Passionate about sustainability and conservation, Focused, no nonsense, robust. ??? ???????????????? Providing sound leadership in the guiding department to ensure that all guests have an exceptional and value added safari experience during all game drives; Ensuring all field guide department drive duties are met that fully comply with legislation pertaining to FGASA, NDT, and the rules that are relevant; Ensure the company’s rules and culture is maintained in the department; Continuously upskill and develop the field guides; Overseeing daily and weekly fleet inspections; Performance management and discipline of staff; Prepare budgets and provide all relevant information to the GM pertaining to stock takes, budgets, fleet maintenance, vehicle safety audits etc. ???????????? / ??????? / ???? ????? Negotiable monthly salary - ?????? ?????? ???? ??????. ?????? ??????????? ???? ???????????; Accommodation (partly/basically furnished) & own bathroom; 2 meals per day from the staff canteen; Provident fund – potential for 100% coverage by the company; Medical Aid membership is a compulsory part of the package, offering employees the security of ongoing cover, with the full contribution payable by the employee; Uniform and laundry thereof; Complimentary staff shuttle service is provided for shift transport, with pick-up before each shift and drop-off after each shift for staff living within approximately 20 km of the property in surrounding local communities. Work Cycle: 21 days on, 7 days off + annual leave - Must be flexible and open to possible change in line with operational requirements. ??????????? ??????? Please submit your ??-??-???? ???? ??, a recent ????-???-????????? ??????????, copies of relevant ?????????????? / certificates, and contactable references for up to your ???? ????? ?????. Written reference letters to be included if available. We sincerely value every application submitted. While only shortlisted candidates who meet the role requirements will be contacted, you are most welcome to follow our advertising & social media platforms for future opportunities that may better align with your profile.
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