Field Guide / Spa Therapist Couple

Wild Dreams Hospitality; Phalaborwa; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury boutique hotel in Phalaborwa is seeking a couple to fill the roles of Field Guide and Spa Therapist. The successful candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience, contribute to launching the hotel's guiding and spa services, and mentor local staff. The role offers a combined salary of R16k, accommodation, and generous leave. Practical interviews will be conducted at the property.

Benefits

R16k combined salary

Tips and commission

Meal allowance of R1,800 per month

En-suite accommodation

Qualifications

• Must be qualified and registered to work in the Kruger Park and surrounding areas.
• Must have valid PDP and First Aid certification.
• Must have previous experience as a Field Guide.
• Must have previous experience working in spa management.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in launching the hotel's guiding and spa offerings.
• Lead the departments and provide training and mentorship.
• Conduct practical interviews and assessments.

Skills

Excellent bush knowledge

Great communication skills

Customer-service mindset

Outgoing personality

Strong administrative skills

Positive attitude

Education

Field Guide qualification and registration

Spa Therapist qualification

Job description

A luxurious boutique hotel nestled in Phalaborwa is looking for a FIELD GUIDE / SPA THERAPIST COUPLE to join their team.

This Couple position will play a key role in launching the boutique hotel's guiding and spa offerings, contributing to the overall guest experience. Ideal for experienced candidates who can lead the departments, as well as provide training and mentorship to local individuals, helping build strong and sustainable teams.

Field Guide Requirements :

• Must be qualified and registered to work in the Kruger Park and surrounding areas
• Must have valid PDP and First Aid certification
• Must have previous experience as a Field Guide
• Excellent bush knowledge
• Great communication skills, with a customer-service mindset
• Outgoing personality

Spa Therapist Requirements :

• Must qualified as a Spa Therapist
• Must have previous experience working in spa management
• Great communication skills, with a customer-service mindset
• Strong administrative skills
• A positive, can-do attitude

On Offer :

• R16k combined salary (R8k each)
• Tips for guide with 5% commission on activities
• Tips for spa therapist with 5% commission on treatments (excluding vat) until reaching target, then 10% commission on treatments after reaching targets
• Leave cycle : 6 days on, 2 days off, plus 21 days annual leave
• Meal allowance of R1,800 per person, per month (covering one basic meal per day at cost price from the restaurant)
• En-suite accommodation (with fridge & microwave)

Initial interviews can be online, however, candidates who make it to the final stage of interviewing will be required to do practical interviews at the property. Guide candidates will need to conduct a game drive, and spa candidates will need to perform a spa treatment in the final interview.