Lodge Manager & Field Guide (Live‑In)

Wild Dreams Hospitality; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 223,000 - 335,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in accommodation

Meals provided

Medical aid after 4 months

Provident fund

Job summary

Wild Dreams Hospitality seeks an Assistant Management Couple for a five-star boutique safari lodge above the Klaserie River in the Greater Kruger. One partner leads lodge operations; the other guides guests on Big Five drives and walking safaris.

Roles demand a hands-on, guest-focused approach in a remote setting. Core criteria include camp management and field guiding experience, FGASA Lead Trails qualification with firearm competency, strong leadership, and excellent guest interaction.

Qualifications

• Experience in camp management required.
• FGASA Lead Trails qualification and firearm competency required.
• Strong leadership and excellent guest communication essential.
• Willingness to live and work in a remote unfenced reserve environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day lodge operations and staff coordination.
• Manage stock control, ordering, and basic administration.
• Uphold service standards and guest satisfaction throughout the stay.
• Field Guide duties: conduct game drives and walking safaris, ensure guest safety.

Skills

Camp management experience

Field guiding experience

Leadership

Education

FGASA Lead Trails qualification

Firearm competency

Job description

Wild Dreams Hospitality seeks an Assistant Management Couple for a five-star boutique safari lodge above the Klaserie River in the Greater Kruger. One partner leads lodge operations; the other guides guests on Big Five drives and walking safaris.

Roles demand a hands-on, guest-focused approach in a remote setting. Core criteria include camp management and field guiding experience, FGASA Lead Trails qualification with firearm competency, strong leadership, and excellent guest interaction.