Guide Trainer

Bushwise; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Bushwise in Hoedspruit, South Africa, is seeking a passionate Guide Trainer to develop, mentor and inspire our guiding team, ensuring world-class guest experiences across all safari activities.

You will lead guide training, coaching, and competency assessments while elevating wildlife interpretation, hospitality standards, firearm safety, and overall professional development within the Guiding Department.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years' guiding experience in a luxury safari environment.
• Proven experience coaching, mentoring or training guides.
• Excellent knowledge of South African wildlife, ecology and conservation.
• Computer literacy and strong presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead guide training and development.
• Game drive assessments and coaching.
• Hospitality and guest experience training.
• Wildlife knowledge and interpretation enhancement.
• Firearm and safety training and compliance.
• Assess, certify and support ongoing professional development.
• Collaborate with department to support guiding operations.

Skills

Training

Coaching

Guide assessments

Wildlife knowledge

Communication

Presentation skills

Education

NQF 4 minimum with substantial training

Registered DEAT Nature Site Guide

First Aid Level 2

PFTC Firearm Competency

Tools

MS Office

Job description

GUIDE TRAINER.

a Big 5 Reserve in the Hoedspruit are is looking for a passionate and experienced Guide Trainer to develop, mentor and inspire our guiding team.

This exciting opportunity is ideal for a knowledgeable and engaging professional who is committed to developing world‑class guides, promoting a culture of continuous learning, and ensuring exceptional guest experiences.

The successful candidate will lead guide training, coaching and competency assessments while enhancing guiding excellence, wildlife interpretation, hospitality standards, firearm proficiency and overall professional development across the Guiding Department.

Key Areas of Responsibilities

• Guide Training & Development
• Game Drive Assessments & Coaching
• Hospitality & Guest Experience Training
• Wildlife Knowledge & Interpretation
• Firearm & Safety Training
• Guide Assessments, Qualifications & Professional Development
• Collaboration & Departmental Support

Requirements

• Training Reporting & Administration Minimum Requirements:
• NQF 4 minimum with Substantial Training
• Registered DEAT Nature Site Guide.
• Valid PDP.
• Valid First Aid Level 2 (or higher).
• Valid PFTC Firearm Competency and Advanced Rifle Handling (ARH) certification.
• Minimum 7 years' guiding experience within a luxury safari environment.
• Minimum 3 years' experience coaching, mentoring or training guides.
• Proven experience conducting guide assessments.
• Excellent knowledge of South African wildlife, ecology and conservation.
• Computer literacy (MS Office).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.