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Assistant Head Ranger Jobs in Big Five Hlabisa, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com
Title: Assistant Head Ranger
Company: ExecutivePlacements.com
Location: Big Five Hlabisa, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Recruiter:
Wild Dreams Hospitality
Job Ref:
WDH002230/Dom.K
Date posted:
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Location:
Hluhluwe, South Africa
SUMMARY:
A Beautiful Safari Lodge is looking for an ASSISTANT HEAD RANGER to join their team
POSITION INFO:
The Assistant Head Ranger is responsible for leading a team of field guides, ensuring guest experiences are exceptional, and maintaining the highest standards of safety and professionalism in the bush. The role blends operational oversight with hands-on guiding, requiring strong team-building skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to conservation and community engagement. It’s a position that demands both technical expertise and a passion for creating memorable, safe, and meaningful wildlife experiences.
Core Criteria:
- Minimum of 2 years previous guiding experience.
- Strong attention to detail and a positive outlook.
- Responsible, flexible, accurate, and an excellent team player.
- Creative, committed, hardworking, and eager to learn.
- Completion of the Inkwazi Ranger Course.
- FGASA Level 1 qualification.
- Valid driver’s license with PDP.
- First Aid certification.
- Grade II walking qualification (preferable).
- Grade II assessor qualification (advantageous).
Candidate Responsibilities:
- Host guests and ensure all needs and requests are met and exceeded.
- Lead a team of guides and hosts to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
- Demonstrate high levels of motivation and team-building skills.
- Show interest in self-development and in developing the ranging team.
- Participate in field projects.
- Maintain all equipment and vehicles used by the guiding team.
- Uphold an excellent work ethic.
- Maintain service standards and product delivery.
- Attend to guest requests or complaints promptly and appropriately.
- Maintain all equipment and vehicles within the department.
- Adhere strictly to regulations in the Comprehensive Field Guides’ Manual.
- Ensure daily weather and game reports are completed and submitted.
- Stay informed on current conservation issues.
- Organize guest walks and special activities.
- Ensure guest safety during game drives.
- Maintain communication and good relations with lodge and camp management, reporting changes in guest activities.
- Report issues or discrepancies to management immediately.
- Attend and participate in meetings.
- Stay current on guiding and conservation issues.
- Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety regulations.
- Identify potential hazards and take action to minimize risks.
- Report hazards and actions taken.
- Perform any other reasonable tasks as requested.