Field Guide

Phoenix Recruitment Limited; Mkuze; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Recruitment Limited is seeking a motivated Safari Lodge Guide to lead game drives, boat safaris, and guest hosting at a prestigious 4/5-star lodge in KwaZulu-Natal. You will deliver exceptional interpretive guiding and guest engagement, assist with lodge operations, and help maintain the property while ensuring safety and guest comfort.

Candidates must hold Grade 12, FGASA Nature Site Guide (NQF2), Advanced Rifle Handling, a PrDP with a valid driver’s licence, and First Aid Level 3;

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• 1+ year guiding experience in a 4/5-star lodge environment
• FGASA Nature Site Guide (NQF2)
• Advanced Rifle Handling (ARH)
• Trails Guide is an advantage
• Valid driver’s licence with PrDP
• First Aid Level 1 or higher (Level 3 preferred)
• Strong guest-interaction and storytelling skills; good knowledge of fauna, flora and birding
• Skippers licence

Responsibilities

• Conduct game drives and boat safaris
• Social media assistance
• Deliver exceptional interpretive guiding and guest engagement
• Manage lodge maintenance and overall property upkeep
• Support lodge operations
• Participate in guest hosting and camp operations
• Assist with lodge administration and operational oversight

Skills

Guest interaction

Storytelling

Fauna & Flora knowledge

Birding knowledge

Education

FGASA Nature Site Guide (NQF2)

Advanced Rifle Handling

Trails Guide

Valid driver+PrDP

First Aid Level 3

Skippers licence

Tools

Job description

Duties

• Conduct game drives and boat safaris
• Social media assistance
• Deliver exceptional interpretive guiding and guest engagement
• Manage lodge maintenance and overall property upkeep.
• Support lodge operations
• Participate in guest hosting and camp operations.
• Assist with lodge administration and operational oversight.

Requirements

• Grade 12
• At least 1 years' guiding experience in a 4 / 5* lodge environment.
• FGASA Nature Site Guide (NQF2)
• Advanced Rifle Handling (ARH)
• Trails Guide is an advantage
• Valid driver's licence with PrDP
• First Aid Level 1 or higher (Level 3 preferred)
• Strong guest-interaction and storytelling skills; good knowledge of fauna, flora and birding
• Skippers licence