Field Guide – Thabazimbi, Limpopo

HospitalityandOutdoor; Limpopo; On-site; ZAR 56,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing

Field Guide

Job summary

Hospitality and Outdoor Establishment: Game Lodge in Thabazimbi, Limpopo, seeks a dedicated Guide for full-time offering guided wildlife, nature and environmental experiences. The role focuses on guest engagement, educational storytelling and safety briefing, with live-in accommodation provided.

Strong knowledge of wildlife and conservation is valued, along with flexible hours and teamwork. Applicants should be customer-focused, able to adapt activities for all ages and maintain high standards

Qualifications

• Welcomes guests warmly and provides attentive, professional service.
• Conducts guided wildlife, nature and environmental experiences.
• Shares accurate information about animal behaviour, tracks, plants, ecology and conservation.
• Uses storytelling and interpretation to enrich guest experiences.
• Adapts activities to suit different ages and knowledge levels.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests warmly and provide attentive service throughout their stay.
• Conduct engaging guided wildlife, nature and environmental experiences.
• Share accurate information about wildlife, ecology and conservation.
• Deliver safety briefings before all guided activities.
• Follow operating procedures and maintain guest safety and vehicle/equipment care.
• Record wildlife sightings and communicate important information to the team.

Skills

Guest engagement

Verbal communication

Wildlife knowledge

Driving licence

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

Location: Thabazimbi – Limpopo

Employment: Full Time

Salary: R5 000–R10 000 pm, depending on experience

Accommodation: Live-In

Hospitality and Outdoor Establishment: Game Lodge

An exciting opportunity is available for an enthusiastic Guide to join a hospitality establishment in Thabazimbi. This position would suit a confident, guest‑focused individual who enjoys sharing knowledge of wildlife, nature and the surrounding environment. The property does not offer Big 5 experiences, allowing the successful candidate to focus on broader educational activities involving wildlife, ecology and the area’s natural heritage.

Additional Benefits

• Housing
• Field Guide

Job Description & Requirements

• Welcome guests warmly and provide attentive, professional service throughout their stay.
• Conduct engaging guided wildlife, nature and environmental experiences.
• Share accurate and interesting information about animal behaviour, tracks, plants, ecology and conservation.
• Use storytelling and practical interpretation to create memorable guest experiences.
• Adapt guided activities to suit different interests, ages and levels of knowledge.
• Deliver clear safety briefings before all guided activities.
• Follow established operating procedures and responsible guiding practices.
• Remain alert to guest safety, environmental conditions and wildlife activity.
• Complete routine inspections of guiding vehicles and equipment.
• Report vehicle defects, maintenance concerns and safety risks promptly.
• Assist with keeping vehicles, equipment and guest activity areas clean and presentable.
• Monitor wildlife sightings and contribute to relevant records when required.
• Communicate guest preferences and important operational information to the wider team.
• Assist other departments during busy periods when operationally required.
• Encourage environmentally responsible behaviour and respect for wildlife and natural habitats.
• Relevant guiding qualifications and valid guiding registrations would be advantageous.
• Previous experience at a game farm, lodge, reserve or nature‑based hospitality establishment would be advantageous.
• A valid driving licence and confidence operating a game‑viewing vehicle would be advantageous.
• Strong verbal communication and guest engagement skills.
• Sound knowledge of wildlife, nature, conservation and the local environment.
• A responsible approach to guest safety and the care of vehicles and equipment.
• Able to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays.
• Professional, dependable and comfortable working as part of a small operational team.

Package

• Salary: R5 000–R10 000 pm, depending on experience
• Accommodation: Live-In

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