Assistant Head Guide

Bright Search Recruitment (Pty) Ltd

Full-time Other-General
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Location
pongola, pongola, South-Africa
Posted
July 24, 2026

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications
  • FGASA Level 2 qualification (essential).
  • Full Trails Guide qualification (Lead Trails Guide).
  • Valid First Aid Certificate (Level 2 or higher preferred).
  • Valid PrDP (Professional Driving Permit).
  • Valid South African driver's licence.
  • Firearm competency (where required by reserve regulations).
  • ARH (Advanced Rifle Handling) certification is advantageous.
Experience Required
  • Minimum 35 years' experience as a Field Guide within a luxury safari lodge or private game reserve.
  • Previous experience conducting guided walking safaris.
  • Supervisory or leadership experience within a guiding team.
  • Experience mentoring and training junior guides.
  • Sound knowledge of wildlife behaviour, ecology, and conservation.
Knowledge & Skills
  • Excellent guiding and interpretive skills.
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