Head Guide (Olifants Rest Camp)

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**Overview** This section describes the role of Head Guide for Olifants Rest Camp, located within Kruger National Park, offered by South African National Parks (SANParks). **What you will do** * Promote the highest standards of Environmental Management practices and responsible Tourism. * Establish systems and procedures to ensure high standards of ethics and staff behaviour in the camp. * Manage & develop the local trails staff including the supervision, coaching & mentoring of the trail assistant and camp attendant through retraining, discipline and conflict resolution. * Encourage teamwork, collaboration and building a loyal, productive and motivated teams. * Administer camp activities, including the submission of monthly reports, monthly attendance register, vehicle logbook, completing firearm and ammunition register and submitting monthly reports, and completing the daily trail diary. * Manage & control camp stock levels and the trail budget. * Ensure compliance with all relevant policies and legislation related to Environmental Monitoring and Law Enforcement on the Section. * Provide excellent camp-based experience for guests. * Create a wilderness culture. * Effectively contribute to the building of SANParks constituency. * Ensure satisfactory preparation of meals for guests and staff whilst on camp. * Ensure the maintenance of vehicles and equipment. * Maintain terrain in and around camp. * Ensure the welfare of guests and the surrounding environment. * Comply with all health and safety and firearm regulations. * Effectively support guide training and development. * Conduct guided activities from camp ensuring client satisfaction. * Interpret natural phenomenon, fauna and flora to guests. * Engage in professional communication with guests, which includes instilling in the guests, SANParks conservation philosophies and practices. * Organize the activities in camp and ensure compliance with policy and procedures & code of conduct: * Schedule guide rosters as to ensure that there are guides available for the activities; * Ensure that guides arrive on time as well as the timeous departure and duration of activities; * Open and close activities booked over the counter as needed in conjunction with Camp management; * Ensure that rifles and vehicles are serviced, in working order, clean and presentable; * Ensure that first aid kits and all other equipment are frequently inspected and up to standard; * Co-ordinate all group bookings and special requests and ensuring that ad hoc vehicles and guides are sufficient for these requests; * Co-ordinate holiday programmes in the camps; * Maximize activities during peak seasons. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Grade 12 Matric * NQF level 6 in Nature Conservation/ Environmental Management/ Eco-Tourism/ Natural Resource Management/Advance Certificate in Nature Conservation in Trans-frontier Conservation Management * CASHSSETA Nature Site Guide NQF level 4 TG/NATSITEGD/4/0032 * Viewing Potentially Dangerous Animal VPDA TG/DANGAMSITEGM/4/0044. * Valid First Aid Certificate level 3 – preferably Wilderness Based * Valid DoT guiding card Department of Tourism Registration Site Guide: KNP & surrounding areas * Valid C1 Driver License with Valid Professional Driving Permit PrDP * SASSETA Unit Standards 123519, 119651 & 117705 * Firearm Competency Card or certificate or a proof of application. as issued by the SAPS * Atleast 2 – 5 Senior Field Guide or in a supervisory function in both Tourism and Conservation Management in the Protected Area. * Basic Financial Understanding * Computer Literacy **Who should apply** Suitably qualified and experienced individuals for a Head Guide position at Olifants Camp within Kruger National Park, who meet all the specified requirements, are invited to apply. **Deadline** 04 November 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/head-guide-olifants-rest-camp-south-african-national-parks-sanparks Source: myjobmag

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