Junior Ranger at Beekman Group

Key Performance Areas:

• Previous experience with wildlife, animal conservation, and game is highly beneficial.
• Leading interactive Exotic game tours and a variety of cultural activities with groups of guests of all ages and cultures on a 60-hectare reserve
• Facilitate and lead quad rides
• Working within a group to construct engaging, diverse game scripts and routines
• Engaging guests in informal conversations on topics such as wildlife, animal behaviour, animal care and conservation
• Delivering formal educational presentations on African wildlife within an auditorium
• Frequently initiating and maintaining engaging conversations with small and large groups of guests
• Adjusting conversation content for a variety of ages and cultures
• Ensuring your safety and the safety of guests in animal viewing areas
• Providing resort and park information to guests
• Maintaining Beekman Group’s Vision and brand Integrity

Skills & Qualifications:

• Matric or equivalent essential
• FGASA Level 1 qualification with valid PDP essential
• Basic knowledge of quad bikes in leading and managing large groups of quad bikers in outdoor settings
• Strong verbal and written English skills including an additional South African language
• Experience in public relations, guest services, resort/recreational, camp, or related field
• An extrovert who loves to display theatrics when dealing with Guests
• Ability to interact with a mixed audience of all ages and demographics
• Ability to speak on a microphone
• Strong creative writing skills
• Exceptional presentation, communication and organizational skills
• A hunger for knowledge of wildlife and conservation-related issues
• Team driven, detailed, flexible and commitment to guest satisfaction
• Aptitude to construct and learn entertainment routines and scripts
• Exceptional improvisational skills