Field Guide Couple

Bright Placements (PTY) Ltd; Hoedspruit; On-site; ZAR 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Placements (PTY) Ltd is sourcing a dedicated couple for a luxury safari lodge in Limpopo. The role requires strong field guiding credentials, excellent English and exceptional guest relations in a 5-star safari environment.

Ideal candidates should hold FGASA qualifications, a valid First Aid certificate and driver’s licence, with willingness to live and work in a remote lodge setting near Hoedspruit.

Qualifications

• FGASA qualification appropriate to the position.
• Valid First Aid certificate.
• Valid driver's licence.
• PDP advantageous/required where applicable.
• Minimum 2–3 years' experience as a Field Guide.
• Previous experience in a 5-star safari lodge environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Lowveld wildlife, birds, trees and ecology.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• Strong guest relations and interpersonal skills.
• Good knowledge of the Hoedspruit/Greater Kruger area advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Work together as a professional and cohesive team.
• Support Lodge Management with operational requirements.
• Lead by example and maintain 5-star service standards.
• Assist with staff supervision and mentoring.
• Maintain professional relationships with guests and colleagues.
• Be flexible regarding working hours, weekends and public holidays.
• Assist each other during busy periods.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
• Represent the lodge positively to guests and suppliers.
• Contribute to creating a warm, welcoming and personalised lodge environment.

Skills

First Aid

Field Guiding

Guest relations

English communication

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Education

FGASA qualification appropriate to the position

Tools

PDP advantageous/required where applicable

Job description

Joint Responsibilities as a Couple

• Work together as a professional and cohesive team.
• Support Lodge Management with operational requirements.
• Lead by example and maintain 5-star service standards.
• Assist with staff supervision and mentoring.
• Maintain professional relationships with guests and colleagues.
• Be flexible regarding working hours, weekends and public holidays.
• Assist each other during busy periods.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
• Represent the lodge positively to guests and suppliers.
• Contribute to creating a warm, welcoming and personalised lodge environment.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• FGASA qualification appropriate to the position.
• Valid First Aid certificate.
• Valid driver's licence.
• PDP advantageous/required where applicable.
• Minimum 2–3 years' experience as a Field Guide.
• Previous experience in a 5-star safari lodge environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Lowveld wildlife, birds, trees and ecology.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• Strong guest relations and interpersonal skills.
• Good knowledge of the Hoedspruit/Greater Kruger area advantageous.

Advantageous Qualifications

• FGASA Advanced Field Guide qualification.
• FGASA Trails Guide qualification.
• Advanced Rifle Handling / relevant firearm competency.
• Specialist birding qualification.
• Back-up Trails Guide experience.
• Previous experience in a luxury safari lodge.
• Previous supervisory or senior guiding experience.
• Photography or specialist safari experience.

Personal Attributes

The ideal couple should be:

• Passionate about wildlife, conservation and the African bush.
• Friendly, energetic and enthusiastic.
• Professional and well presented.
• Guest-focused and service-orientated.
• Excellent communicators and storytellers.
• Mature and responsible.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Calm under pressure.
• Team players.
• Able to work independently.
• Comfortable living and working in a remote lodge environment.
• Passionate about delivering an exceptional luxury safari experience.