Head Guide and Lodge Anchor

7 months ago


Hoedspruit, South Africa Hospitality Jobs Africa Full time

**Responsibilities**:
**Guiding Department Management**:
Manage, oversee, and discipline staff in the guiding department

Conduct staff training and development

Assist the marketing manager in obtaining content for social media

Handle all administrative duties related to the guiding department

Manage and oversee the portfolio’s fleet

Allocate rangers and trackers to daily game drives

Conduct daily game drives and bush walks

Host guests during activities

Coordinate airport transfers

Organize the Little Paws program

Provide assistance around the lodge in other departments if needed

Conduct photographic safaris

Report to Group Operations Manager(s) and Head Office

**Lodge Management**:
Ensure meticulous management of the lodge

Manage and oversee staff in conjunction with the General Manager

Conduct staff training and development

Assist the marketing manager in obtaining content for social media

Host guests during their stay

Coordinate airport transfers

Organize the Little Paws program

Provide assistance around the lodge in other departments if needed

Maintain financial responsibilities including stock control, stock takes, budget control, and allocation of expenditures

Maintain the required aesthetic standards of the lodge

Assist with event planning and execution

Assist with menu planning and cost control

**Package**:
R32,000 Monthly Combined Salary - Negotiable salary depending on experience and references

Accommodation provided

Meals while on duty

21 days on, 7 days off work cycle

15 days annual leave

Provident Fund

**Qualifications & Requirements**:
Valid RSA Driver's License and PDP

First Aid Certification

FGASA Level 2 - Field Guide

Trails Guide Certification

Firearm Competency

Exceptional Guest Relations Skills

Financial Experience in Budget Control, Stock Takes, and Stock Control

Experience in ResRequest (beneficial)

Previous experience in a Big 5 reserve and 4-star lodge (minimum 3 years) (for Lodge Anchor)

Minimum 4 years’ experience in a Big 5 reserve (for Head Guide)

Experience in wildlife photography (an advantage)

Between 5 - 7 Years



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