Field guide

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead game drives and bush walks, ensuring guest safety and exceptional safari experiences
• Share knowledge of wildlife, ecology, and conservation in an engaging manner
• Provide personalized guest interaction and adapt to different preferences and cultures
• Assist with food and beverage service during safaris, maintaining hygiene standards
• Conduct daily vehicle and equipment checks, ensuring safety and readiness
• Follow conservation guidelines and reserve regulations at all times
• Handle emergencies calmly and provide first aid when required
• Support lodge operations, including guest transfers, luggage, and maintenance assistance
• Safely handle and maintain firearms in line with SOPs and regulations
• Self-disciplined, punctual and respectful.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for international guests with diverse cultures. Must have an outgoing hosting personality.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for staff, being respectful of their culture. A basic knowledge of Shangaan or another African language is recommended.
• Must be familiar with basic vehicle maintenance in order to communicate with the maintenance team to troubleshoot problems.
• Must be familiar with how to drive in a variety of on- and off-road conditions.
• Must be familiar with radio etiquette and able to ensure that radio conversations are kept short and direct, with no unnecessary chatter.
• Good initiative to cope with difficult situations in a remote environment.
• A valid first aid training certificate to handle trauma care.

Minimum Requirements:

• A valid and current South African guides licence and valid PrDP special drivers licence.
• FGASA Qualification Minimum of NQF 4 with Backup Trails. Lead Trails will be a bonus.
• DEAT Registration (Mpumalanga).
• 3 Years Experience as a Field Guide/Ranger in a Big Five Game Reserve

Package:

• Competitive salary (based on experience)
• On-site accommodation and meals provided while on duty
• Uniform