Description:
• Providing an interpretive safari experience on game drive and / or walks daily
• Hosting of guests for the duration of their stay at the lodge
• Responsible for the safety and well-being of guests while on safari
• Coordination extra quests activities on the reserve, do guest allocations and maintain the allocation board
• Take full responsibility for the management of the Safari Department, this includes compiling monthly reports, participate in the budget process and managing budget lines.
• Inspire, stimulate and lead the ranging team and maintain discipline
• Assume overall responsibility for all equipment and vehicles – instil a culture of care
• Manage leave cycles and training files
• Hold and facilitate ranger’s meetings
• Oversee Ranger Blogs
Other package details:
• Live-in position with meals on duty
• Pension fund
• Work cycle – 21 days – 7 days off
• Annual leave – 15 days
Requirements:
- First Aid
- Rifle Competency
- Pdp
- Field Guiding
- ARH
• Minimum 5 years guiding experience in a Big 5 reserve with in a similar lodge environment
• Previous head ranger or assistant head ranger experience
• FGASA Level 2 /3 qualification
• Full Trails Guide qualification
• Valid PDP
• Valid Code 08 Drivers’ License
• DEAT registered
• First Aid level 1/2/3
• 3 Unit Standards
• Rifle Competency
• Advanced Rifle Handling (ARH)