Head Field Guide & Training Manager (group Role)

Head Field Guide & Training Manager (Group Role) – Uganda

Location: Uganda (Multi-Property Safari Portfolio)
Package: Highly competitive NET salary (USD) + Accommodation + Full Expat Benefits

The Opportunity

An exceptional opportunity exists for a seasoned Field Guide Trainer and Conservation Professional to take on a Group Head Guide & Training leadership role across a portfolio of high-end safari lodges in Uganda.

This is a strategic and operational leadership position , responsible for elevating guiding standards, driving training excellence, and ensuring world-class guest experiences across multiple remote wilderness properties.

Ideal Candidate Profile

This role is suited to a highly experienced, career field guide and trainer who is ready to step into a group-level leadership role , shaping the next generation of guides while maintaining exceptional standards across a premium safari operation.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Oversight

Provide group-level leadership to all Field Guides across multiple lodges
Set, implement, and continuously refine guiding standards and SOPs
Conduct regular on-site evaluations and performance audits
Mentor senior guides and develop succession pipelines

Training & Development

Design and implement a structured FGASA-aligned training programme
Train and upskill both new entrant guides and experienced guides
Oversee logbooks, assessments, and progression pathways

Conduct practical and theoretical training sessions (ecology, tracking, safety, guest experience)

Assessment & Compliance

Act as lead Assessor / Moderator for guiding standards
Ensure alignment with FGASA standards and NQF equivalency frameworks
Maintain training records, assessment documentation, and compliance protocols

Guest Experience & Interpretation

Ensure guiding teams consistently deliver exceptional interpretive experiences
Drive storytelling, ecological knowledge, and guest engagement standards

Step in operationally where required as a lead guide

Operational Integration

Work closely with Lodge Management to align guiding with overall guest experience strategy
Support conservation, research, and community engagement initiatives

Minimum Requirements ( based on FGASA or similar qualifications)

FGASA Field Guide (NQF4 or higher)
FGASA Trails Guide (Full Qualification)
FGASA Registered Assessor and/or Mentor (Essential)
Minimum 5–10 years high-end safari guiding experience
Proven experience in training and developing field guides
Strong track record in multi-property or senior guiding roles

Preferred Expertise

Advanced FGASA or specialist qualifications (e.g., tracking, birding, ecology)

Experience working in remote wilderness or East African environments
Strong understanding of dangerous game protocols and walking safaris
Previous involvement in guide training schools or academies

Key Competencies

Exceptional leadership and mentoring capability
High-level communication and instructional skills
Strong attention to detail and assessment discipline
Ability to operate effectively in remote, logistically complex environments
Passion for conservation, wilderness, and skills transfer

Remuneration Package & Benefits

NET salary (USD) 3000.00 – 3500.00 / ZAR 50 000.00 – 55 000.00 (negotiable )

The company shall pay and be responsible for PAYE

The company shall pay the applicable Local Service Tax



Accommodation and full board

Fully furnished and serviced accommodation inclusive of utilities will be provided

Meals and beverages will be provided



Comprehensive expatriate benefits package include: Paid / covered by the Company

Uniforms / Laundry

Local in-country Medical Cover

Cost of all work permits / Visa’s

Annual return Air Tickets to point of origin congruent with leave cycle. Should leave be split then additional air tickets will need to be covered by the employee.

The company shall provide for business use only :

A company issued phone inclusive of business airtime and data
A company issued Laptop for operational and administrative use
Company vehicle / transport strictly for operational requirements



Work within some of Africa’s most unique and biodiverse wilderness areas

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit:


Detailed CV (including FGASA qualifications and logbook hours )
Copies of relevant certifications

References

For Attention : Butch Mollett : Email – gordon@zjr.co.za Mobile / Whats App - +27 83 689 4769

Important : Only candidates meeting the above criteria will be considered.