Safari Driver

At Discover Qatar and Qatar Airways Holidays aim to create and deliver unique and unforgettable experiences of Qatar served up through exclusive offerings, a constant focus on quality and always with a customer-first approach. As Safari Driver, you will be responsible for providing high quality guest service as a driver of a multi-passenger safari vehicle, taking customers on scenic and adventure safari tours and introducing them to unique attractions such as the Qatari desert, north of Qatar, Arabian Gulf coast, and other areas of cultural and natural interest, describing features of interest and ensuring the comfort, safety, and well-being of passengers and vehicles. Accountabilities:

• Collect and drop off customers from locations as instructed, ensuring a timely departure as scheduled. Assist guests in lifting and loading luggage. Take passengers on scenic safari drives and deliver a safe and pleasant safari experience.
• Take part and lead convoys as instructed, adhering to the detailed routes and destinations, and ensuring the comfort, safety, and general well-being of passengers and vehicles throughout the journey by adhering to all DQ operating procedures.
• Provide tour narration if required, assist with taking photographs; respond to passengers' questions and inquiries.
• Responsible for a professional representation of the company through responsible driving and appearance.
• Utilize the online reservation system to create a daily manifest of guest pick-up and drop-offs.
• Ensure any delays are conveyed to customers in line with Discover Qatar service delivery standards.
• Conduct automotive mechanical checks on the allocated vehicle prior to the start of the safari/tour and rectify any issues, or escalate to the safari supervisor.
• Conduct checks on the state of cleanliness of equipment (camp beds, sleeping bags, etc.) prior to the start of the safari/tour. Ensure all safety regulations are adhered to and that correct equipment is carried in the vehicle at all times.

Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Full clean Qatar driver's license
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience, professional in safari driving (desert and coast driving skills)
• Knowledge of automotive mechanics (4WD)
• Knowledge of Qatar (off-road routes), its culture, heritage, and wildlife
• Good command of the English language - other languages beside English, Arabic or any other European language are desirable