Bush Safari Field Guide & Guest Experience Lead

EnableSA; Colchester; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

EnableSA Colchester lodge in South Africa seeks an experienced Field Guide to join our team. You will lead guided game drives, host guests, and coordinate with lodge and kitchen teams to ensure a memorable safari experience.

The role requires 1–2 years as a field guide, FGASA level, first aid, a Code 8 license with PDP, and strong wildlife knowledge. You will work weekends and holidays in a remote bush environment.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 completed in school.
• FGASA Level 1 or higher with theory and practicals.
• Current tourist guide registration with the Provincial Registrar, or ability to obtain.
• Valid First Aid certificate.
• Code 8 driver’s license and PDP.

Responsibilities

• Conduct guided game drives and bush activities.
• Host guests during lodge stays, including arrivals/departures and events.
• Coordinate guest requirements with lodge, kitchen and operations teams.
• Assist with front-of-house administration and stock control.
• Support monthly stock reporting and lodge inventories.
• Carry out room checks and uphold service standards when Lodge Manager is unavailable.
• Assist with transfers and other lodge duties as required.
• Trace and locate wildlife using bush knowledge; report sightings or incidents.
• Assist with wildlife counts and conservation activities.
• Promote responsible and ethical wildlife viewing and safe bush experiences.
• Maintain roads, viewing points and field infrastructure as needed.
• Put guest and team safety first during guided activities.

Skills

Guest service

Communication

Wildlife knowledge

Safety awareness

Education

Grade 12

FGASA Level 1+

Tourist guide registration

First Aid certificate

Code 8 license + PDP

Job description

EnableSA Colchester lodge in South Africa seeks an experienced Field Guide to join our team. You will lead guided game drives, host guests, and coordinate with lodge and kitchen teams to ensure a memorable safari experience.

The role requires 1–2 years as a field guide, FGASA level, first aid, a Code 8 license with PDP, and strong wildlife knowledge. You will work weekends and holidays in a remote bush environment.