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This is a senior guiding role within a large-scale luxury tented safari operation; the successful candidate will combine hands-on guiding excellence with genuine leadership, mentoring a team of guides while upholding five-star standards across every guest interaction.
Core Criteria:
Core Criteria:
- Minimum 5 years' guiding experience within a luxury safari lodge; previous supervisory or Head Guide experience preferred
- FGASA Level 2 qualification plus Full Trails
- Valid First Aid Certificate
- Valid South African Driver's Licence and Professional Driving Permit (PrDP)
- Valid Rifle Competency (where required) and DEAT/NDT registration (where applicable)
- Experience hosting international luxury guests
- Strong working knowledge of Southern African wildlife, ecology, animal behaviour, birding, and flora and fauna
- Sound understanding of conservation principles and reserve operating procedures
- Proven leadership, coaching, and team development ability
- Excellent guest relations skills and a genuine commitment to luxury hospitality standards
- Lead daily game drives, bush walks, and other safari activities, ensuring safety and professionalism throughout
- Deliver engaging, informed wildlife interpretation tailored to guest interests
- Plan game drive routes according to wildlife movement, weather, and operational risk
- Welcome guests personally and introduce the safari programme
- Handle guest concerns and requests with efficiency and warmth
- Mentor, coach, and develop the wider guiding team, including rostering and performance reviews
- Support recruitment and onboarding of new guides
- Record and monitor wildlife sightings and animal behaviour
- Report poaching activity, injured animals, fence damage, and other conservation concerns
- Oversee the condition and maintenance of safari vehicles and guiding equipment
- Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and legislative requirements, including regular safety briefings
- Complete daily safari reports, vehicle logbooks, and training records
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RequirementsValid drivers licence Essential.Valid First Aid Level 1 Preferred.Minimum 1 years previous experience in a similar Duty Manager, Assistant Lodge Manager, Supervisor or hospitality management role.Previous lodge or safari lodge experience will be advantageous.Good communication and interpersonal skills.Good computer literacy and basic administration skills.Ability to work independently and take initiative.Ability to handle pressure and remain calm in challenging situations.Strong guest service skills.Ability to confidently and respectfully manage staff.Skills & Personal AttributesThe ideal candidate will be:Energetic and enthusiastic.Friendly, approachable and positive.Eager to learn and develop.A hands-on individual who is willing to dive in and assist wherever needed.Able to work independently and use their own initiative.Comfortable making decisions and handling problems in camp.Able to work well under pressure.Confident when dealing with staff while remaining respectful and professional.Able to maintain clear boundaries between work and personal relationships.A strong team player who enjoys working closely with others.Adaptable and willing to take on different responsibilities.Passionate about hospitality and providing excellent guest experiences.Professional, reliable and responsible.Important Team EnvironmentThe lodge operates with a very small team, meaning employees work in close quarters and rely heavily on one another. The successful candidate must therefore have a friendly and positive attitude, be respectful towards colleagues and contribute to a harmonious working environment.The Duty Manager must be able to discern between work and personal matters, communicate professionally and handle staff-related situations maturely.We are looking for someone who will become a valuable part of the team, rather than someone who is only comfortable working within a strict job description.Career DevelopmentThe Duty Manager will work closely with and support the Lodge Manager and Assistant Lodge Manager, gaining valuable exposure to the different aspects and responsibilities involved in running a lodge.This position is ideally suited to an all-rounder who is eager to learn, grow and develop their career in lodge management.BenefitsLive-in positionMeals includedProvident FundOpportunity to gain broad operational
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