&Beyond is built, almost entirely, on the strength of remarkable people who give passionately to their roles, work tirelessly, and have the guest experience at the core of their focus daily and care of the sustainability of our communities and environment. Every single ‘&Beyonder’ makes a huge difference to our success and our contribution to the world, regardless of their role or function. For this reason we choose ‘&Beyonders’ very carefully – they are the strength and the future of this company.
KEY OUTPUTS:
- The recruitment, selection and Phase 1 training process of new guides
- Assisting with and developing the Phase 2 and Phase 3 training process at the lodges
- Developing the training methodology and guiding practices in the region
- Monitoring and influencing the standard of guiding in the field, for new and experienced guides alike
- Skills development and capacity building in the ranging teams
- The smooth and successful running of the Mwewe Ranger Training course (phase 1), including the recruitment, arranging the interviews, delivering the training, assessing candidates’ progress and administering all paperwork and records
- Constantly assessing the relevance and effectiveness of the training course and developing it as required
- The care and maintenance of Mwewe Training Camp, Mwewe vehicles, rifles and equipment
- Visiting the lodges to assist with ranger training where required
- Visiting the lodges to monitor andBeyond Field Standards and Guiding Culture, advising and correcting where necessary
- Working with head rangers to ensure that the lodge mentor teams are adequately trained to manage and deliver phase 2 training
- Running mentor training courses and/or interventions as required
- Running guiding refresher training courses and/or interventions as required
- Running andBeyond Walking Training
- Training of Askaris
- Rifle Training and maintaining andBeyond standards
- Assisting with the development of andBeyond specialist/private safaris
- Leadership training and development within the region
- Involvement with Wild Impact
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
- Achieved the Mwewe / Inkwazi Ranger Course
- FGASA Field Guide (Level 1), preferably FGASA Specialist Field Guide (Level 3) – South African Applicants
- Drivers licence with valid PDP – South African Applicants
- Class C Drivers Permit – Tanzanian Applicants
- PSV Driving Permits & TSV – Kenyan Applicants
- NDT Registered – South African Applicants
- Valid First Aid Certificate
- Grade 2 walking qualification
- Preferably Grade 2 walking assessor
- Mentor
- Preferably NQF Assessor – South African Applicants
SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Communication skills - with guests and fellow staff members
- Lateral thinking ability
- Initiative
- Leadership
- Management
- Honest, have good integrity, proactive and driven person who has career ambitions
- Good interpersonal skills
- Administration skills regarding budgets, finance, etc.
PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Minimum of 5 years previous guiding with andBeyond essential
- andBeyond Guide Mentor
- Preferably andBeyond Head Ranger or Assistant Head Ranger
The successful candidate must have attention to detail and a positive outlook, while being responsible, accountable, flexible, and accurate, an excellent team player, creative, committed, hardworking and eager to learn.
We reserve the right not to make an appointment.