Field Guide

Wild Dreams Hospitality; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 76,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Accommodation provided (live-in)

2 meals provided daily

Job summary

Wild Dreams Hospitality in Gauteng invites an Apprentice Trails Guide (or higher) with a genuine passion for the bush to join a large guiding team and contribute across lodge operations.

You will deliver engaging guest experiences, conduct game drives and guided walks, and support safety and environmental ethics. This live‑in role includes uniform, accommodation, 2 meals daily, and a starting salary.

Qualifications

• FGASA qualification (NQF2 or higher) is required.
• First Aid qualification is required.
• Valid PDP is required.
• SAPS rifle competency certificate must be held for business use.
• Apprentice trails guide qualification or higher (VPDA) required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct game drives and guided walks for guests in line with lodge and safety standards.
• Carry out armed walking trails where qualified to do so.
• Maintain rifle competency and adhere to firearm safety protocols.
• Deliver engaging, informative, and safe guest experiences in the bush.
• Work collaboratively within a large guiding team and support colleagues.
• Assist with general lodge operational duties outside guiding activities.
• Uphold high standards of guest care, safety, and environmental ethics.

Skills

Team player

Strong work ethic

Education

NQF2 or higher FGASA qualification

First Aid qualification

PDP (Professional Driving Permit)

SAPS rifle competency certificate

Apprentice trails guide VPDA

Job description

This role suits an Apprentice Trails Guide (or higher) with a genuine passion for the bush and an ethical approach to guiding, who is ready to integrate into a substantial team and contribute wherever needed across the operation.

Core Criteria:

• NQF2 or higher FGASA qualification
• First Aid qualified
• Valid PDP (Professional Driving Permit)
• SAPS competency certificate for manually operated rifle, for business purposes
• Apprentice trails guide qualification or higher (VPDA)
• Strong work ethic and willingness to go the extra mile
• Ethical, conservation-minded approach to guiding and nature
• Team player able to integrate smoothly into a guiding team of 1215
• Willingness to assist with broader lodge operations as needed

Candidate Responsibilities:

• Conduct game drives and guided walks for guests in line with lodge and safety standards
• Carry out armed walking trails where qualified to do so
• Maintain rifle competency and adhere to all firearm safety protocols
• Deliver engaging, informative, and safe guest experiences in the bush
• Work collaboratively within a large guiding team, supporting colleagues as required
• Assist with general lodge operational duties outside of guiding activities
• Uphold high standards of guest care, safety, and environmental ethics at all times

On Offer:

• Beginning salary of R7,500 per month, negotiable depending on experience
• Uniform provided
• Accommodation provided (live-in position)
• 2 meals provided daily
• 6 days on / 2 days off work cycle