Head Guide

2 weeks ago

Kruger National Park, South Africa South African National Parks Full time

Currently a vacancy exists for a Head Guide position in Shingwedzi Rest Camp, in Kruger National Park reporting to the Park Activities Coordinator at Nxanatseni region.

**Main Purpose of The Job**

**In cooperation with respective Hospitality Service Standards, the management of logistics for guided activities and of guiding staff in each camp and related sites as well as the leading of advanced guided activities for excellent guest experiences.

**Location**:
KRUGER NATIONAL PARK

**Requirements**:

- Grade 12.
- Tertiary Qualification in aligned field (e.g Advance Certificate: Nature Conservation in Trans-frontier Conservation Management NQF level 6 or Natural Resource Management or Eco Tourism or equivalent, the National Diploma in Nature Conservation will be an added advantage
- At least 5 years in a supervisory function and as a lead rifle in a big five area.
- THETA Nature Site Guide (Dangerous Game Area) TGD/NSGDGm/4/0037 NQF Level 4 certificate (must include View Potentially Dangerous Game Unit Standard).
- Valid First Aid Certificate level 3.
- Valid DoT Registration (Site Guide: KNP & surrounding areas).
- Valid EC Driver License (Code 10).
- Valid Public Drivers Permit (PDP).
- SASSETA Unit Standards 123519, 119651 & 117705 Certification.
- Basic Financial Understanding and Computer Literacy.
- Knowledge of relevant legislations.

**Responsibilities**:

- To manage and organise camp based guided activities for the smooth running and administration of the entire camp.
- To conduct basic and advanced guided activities including game drives & day walks.
- To plan for camp guided activities and complete the necessary associated administration.
- To market guided activities with the intention of improving the camps’ revenue and unit occupancy.
- Present high quality environmental interpretation to create. environmental awareness and contribute to the building of a KNP constituency.
- Lead and manage all guides within area of jurisdiction to ensure compliance with laws/regulations.

**Please Note**:
SANParks is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Applicants possess foreign qualifications to submit evaluated results by the South African Qualification Authority.

**Paterson Grade**:
C3

**How To Apply**:
**Documents Required**:
A detailed Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of their qualifications to the following address:
Human Capital Management Division

Phalaborwa Office

Private Bag x402

Skukuza - Phalaborwa

1390

Tel: 013 735 3524

**Closing Date**:
06 October 2025

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