Field Guide

Bushwise; Vaalwater; On-site; ZAR 145,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation and meals included

Job summary

Zohorecruit's private game reserve in Limpopo seeks a Safari Guide & Maintenance Assistant who thrives in a remote, mountainous setting. You will host guests with warmth, deliver engaging game drives, and perform practical estate maintenance to keep the lodge running smoothly.

Experience in luxury guiding, 4x4 driving, and handyman tasks are essential. Candidates with snake handling flair welcomed. Accommodation and meals are provided; rosters adapt to guest cycles.

Qualifications

• Experience in luxury guiding and field hosting.
• Strong 4x4 driving capabilities and driving safely in rugged terrain.
• Basic mechanical/handyman maintenance skills.
• Excellent English communication and guest relations.

Responsibilities

• Host guests from arrival, manage gate pickups and welcome setups.
• Deliver engaging game drives, storytelling, and educational material.
• Conduct walking safaris, leading guests safely to historic sites.
• Perform daily vehicle checks and maintain estate systems and grounds.

Skills

4x4 driving

handyman skills

guest hosting

English communication

Education

NQF2 And Trails Guide

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a passionate, charismatic, and versatile Safari Guide & Maintenance Assistant to join our team on a breathtaking, mountainous private game reserve. This dual-focused role requires an exceptional storyteller who can deliver a first-class guest experience, combined with a practical, hands-on approach to estate and vehicle maintenance.

As the first point of contact for our guests, you will set the tone for their stay with a warm welcome, while ensuring the smooth operational running of the lodge behind the scenes. In alignment with our team diversity goals, candidates of colour are highly encouraged to apply .

Key Responsibilities

1. First-Class Guiding & Guest Relations

• Host guests from the moment of arrival, managing main gate pickups and welcome drink setups.
• Deliver eloquent, engaging, and educational game drives and storytelling tailored to both South African and international visitors.
• Conduct specialized walking safaris , leading guests safely to historical San Rock Art sites.

2. Vehicle Checks & Safe Driving

• Perform strict daily vehicle inspections using a formal checklist (oil levels, brake fluid, tightening stud nuts, etc.).
• Navigate challenging, steep, and mountainous topography safely without off-roading.

3. General & Infrastructure Maintenance

• Conduct routine checks on crucial estate systems, including electric fencing, generators, solar systems, and boreholes/pumps .
• Perform basic handyman tasks such as fixing plugs, servicing garden lights, repairing sprinkler systems, and safely operating drills and chainsaws.
• Assist with basic garden upkeep when required to keep the lodge grounds pristine.

Requirements

Candidate Requirements

• Experience: Proven track record in luxury guiding and field hosting.
• Skills: Strong 4x4 driving capabilities and a solid grasp of basic mechanical/handyman maintenance.
• Qualifications: NQF2 And Trails Guide
• Bonus Skills: Certified snake handling experience is highly advantageous.
• Attributes: A genuinely warm, friendly disposition, excellent English communication skills, and an authentic passion for the African bush.

Salary for the right candidate is negotiable between R13,000 to R18,000.

Benefits

• Accommodation and meals included.

Our off duty roster normally works on a 21 – 7 cycle but we can negotiate that too if the candidate lives far away.