Field Guide

Wild Dreams Hospitality; Hermanus; On-site; ZAR 123,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff accommodation

Tipping policy

Reasonable hours

Transport assistance

Balanced lifestyle

Job summary

Wild Dreams Hospitality in Hermanus invites an enthusiastic guide to join a luxury lodge team. The role focuses on grounded, balanced guest experiences, from whale sightings to the region's flora, with independence and strong hosting skills.

You will lead drives and walks, build rapport with guests, and maintain a polished presence while contributing to a supportive guiding team. Salary is competitive within Southern Africa lodge standards, with staff accommodation and transport assistance.

Qualifications

• Relevant guiding qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Guide guests on drives and walks, sharing knowledge of wildlife and flora.
• Deliver engaging guest experiences from arrival to departure.
• Build rapport with allocated guests throughout their stay.
• Maintain a professional, well-presented standard at all times.
• Support the wider guiding and hosting team as needed.

Skills

Guiding qualifications

Field guiding experience

Wildlife knowledge

Guest interaction

Driver's licence

Job description

This is an opportunity for a guide who wants a more grounded, balanced lifestyle without giving up the quality of guest experience found in a top-tier reserve. The role suits someone who loves sharing this coastal and floral landscape with guests, from whale sightings to the region's rich plant life.

Core Criteria

• Relevant guiding qualifications
• Previous field guiding experience, ideally within a luxury lodge or private reserve
• Strong knowledge of local wildlife, flora, and conservation practices
• Confident, professional guest interaction and hosting ability
• Valid driver's licence and own transport advantageous
• Able to work well independently and as part of a team

Core Responsibilities

• Guide guests on drives and walks, sharing knowledge of the reserve's wildlife and fynbos environment
• Deliver engaging, memorable guest experiences from arrival to departure
• Build rapport with allocated guests throughout their stay
• Maintain a professional, well-presented standard at all times
• Support the wider guiding and hosting team as needed

On Offer

• Salary: R11,000 to R16,000, depending on qualifications and experience
• Staff accommodation available roughly 10 minutes from the lodge, at R2,500 per month (most guides live independently or share)
• Structured tipping policy with good earning potential
• Typical hours 08:00 to 18:00, often finishing earlier
• Transport assistance available for guides who need it getting to and from the lodge
• A more balanced lifestyle compared to traditional remote bush-guiding roles