Junior Field Guide

Bushwise; Plettenberg Bay; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A lodge in Plettenberg Bay is seeking a professional Field Guide to enhance guest experiences through guided activities and warm hospitality. The role involves conducting game drives and bush walks while providing engaging commentary about wildlife and ecology. Candidates should have prior experience in a similar role, a guiding qualification, and excellent communication skills. The position offers a salary between R6,500 - R8,500 with a meal allowance, and a cycle of 3 weeks on with 6 days off each month.

Benefits

Meal allowance

Tips

Qualifications

• 6 - 12 months previous experience as a Field Guide in a lodge or game-reserve environment.
• Strong knowledge of wildlife, birdlife and environmental interpretation.
• Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors for long hours.

Responsibilities

• Conduct guided game drives and bush walks.
• Provide informative commentary on wildlife and ecology.
• Ensure guest safety and comfort at all times.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of wildlife and ecology

Guest-service orientation

Education

Recognised guiding qualification

Valid driver’s licence

Valid First Aid certificate

Job description

This Bush Hideout, located in the Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve, is seeking a professional Field Guide to deliver exceptional guest experiences through guided activities, nature interpretation and warm hospitality. The guide will represent the lodge on game drives, bush/forest walks and guest interactions, ensuring safety, education and memorable nature experiences.

• Conduct guided game drives, bush walks and forest-based experiences.
• Provide informative, engaging commentary on wildlife, ecology, birds and the natural environment.
• Ensure guest safety and comfort at all times, following reserve and lodge protocols.
• Perform pre-activity checks on vehicles, equipment and safety gear.
• Assist with guest hosting and lodge operations when required (arrivals, meals, events).
• Liaise with lodge management to coordinate activity schedules and guest needs.
• Maintain high service standards, professionalism and a strong conservation ethos.

Requirements

• 6 - 12 months previous experience as a Field Guide in a lodge or game-reserve environment.
• Recognised guiding qualification.
• Valid driver’s licence; PDP preferred.
• Valid First Aid certificate.
• Strong knowledge of wildlife, birdlife and environmental interpretation.
• Excellent communication skills, guest-service orientation and a warm personality.
• Physically fit, safety-conscious and comfortable working outdoors for long hours.
• Team-player with flexibility to assist across lodge operations where needed.

Benefits

• Salary between R6,500 - R8,500.00 live in with meal allowance, plus tips
• Cycle 3 weeks on and 6 days off a month