Back-up Trails Guide / Relief Management – Waterberg, Limpopo

HospitalityandOutdoor; Limpopo; On-site; ZAR 134,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing

Job summary

Hospitality and Outdoor, located in Waterberg, Limpopo, seeks a Back-up Trails Guide to join our wildlife-focused lodge team. The role is ideal for a junior guide looking to build experience in guiding and trails operations while developing skills for relief management.

The successful candidate will be passionate about wildlife, committed to exceptional guest experiences, and eager to take on additional responsibilities as part of professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in guiding and backing up trails.
• Valid PDP.
• Valid First Aid Certificate.
• Rifle competency certification.
• All relevant guiding qualifications.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Willingness to learn and take on additional responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct informative and engaging game drives and interpret wildlife, fauna and flora for guests.
• Assist with and back up guided trails while maintaining strict safety and operational standards.
• Deliver exceptional guest service and create memorable safari experiences.
• Ensure guiding vehicles, equipment and operational areas are well maintained and presented.
• Uphold conservation principles and lodge standards at all times.
• Assist with lodge operations and provide support to various departments when required.
• Participate in training initiatives and continually enhance guiding knowledge and skills.
• Support management with operational duties during periods when lodge managers are away.
• Build leadership and administrative experience with a view to progressing into a relief management role.
• Maintain professional communication with guests, colleagues and management.

Skills

Guiding experience

Guest service

Safety standards

Leadership potential

Education

PDP

First Aid Certificate

Rifle certification

Guiding qualifications

Job description

Hospitality and Outdoor

Starting Date: 1 Months Notice

Establishment: Game Lodge

Additional Benefits

Housing

Other

Back-up Trails Guide / Relief Management

Waterberg, Limpopo

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and capable Back-up Trails Guide to join a dynamic lodge team within a wildlife environment. The role is ideally suited to a junior guide looking to build on their experience in both guiding and trails operations while developing the skills required to progress into a relief management position. The successful candidate will be passionate about wildlife, committed to exceptional guest experiences, and eager to take on additional responsibilities as part of their professional growth.

Job Description & Requirements

• Conduct informative and engaging game drives and interpret wildlife, fauna and flora for guests.
• Assist with and back up guided trails while maintaining strict safety and operational standards.
• Deliver exceptional guest service and create memorable safari experiences.
• Ensure guiding vehicles, equipment and operational areas are well maintained and presented.
• Uphold conservation principles and lodge standards at all times.
• Assist with lodge operations and provide support to various departments when required.
• Participate in training initiatives and continually enhance guiding knowledge and skills.
• Support management with operational duties during periods when lodge managers are away.
• Build leadership and administrative experience with a view to progressing into a relief management role.
• Maintain professional communication with guests, colleagues and management.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in guiding and backing up trails.
• Valid PDP.
• Valid First Aid Certificate.
• Rifle competency certification.
• All relevant guiding qualifications.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Willingness to learn and take on additional responsibilities.

Advantageous

• Previous hospitality experience.
• Previous relief management experience.
• Preference will be given to Employment Equity (EE) candidates.

Package

• Salary: R12,000–R15,000 per month, depending on experience (DOE)
• Accommodation: Live-in