Luxury Field Guide – Live-In Safari Experience (Kzn)

Hospitalityandoutdoor; South Africa; Vor Ort; ZAR 78.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Kendrick Recruitment seeks a passionate Field Guide to join a luxury safari lodge in Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in wildlife, excellent guest relations skills and the ability to deliver memorable safari experiences.

Responsibilities include leading game drives, sharing insights on wildlife and conservation, ensuring safety, maintaining vehicles, and supporting lodge operations to create a seamless guest experience.

Qualifikationen

• Grade 12 is required.
• At least 1 year guiding experience in a 4/5* lodge environment.
• FGASA Nature Site Guide (NQF2) is required.
• Advanced Rifle Handling (ARH) is required.
• Trails Guide is an advantage.
• Valid driver's licence with PrDP is required.
• First Aid Level 1 or higher (Level 3 preferred).
• Strong guest interaction and storytelling; knowledge of fauna, flora and birding.
• Skipper's licence is desirable.

Aufgaben

• Conduct engaging game drives for guests.
• Share knowledge of local wildlife, flora, fauna and conservation.
• Ensure guest safety and adhere to guiding protocols.
• Maintain the safari vehicle and guiding equipment.
• Provide exceptional guest service and assist with lodge duties.
• Work closely with the lodge team to ensure a seamless guest experience.
• Conduct game drives and boat safaris.
• Social media assistance.
• Deliver interpretive guiding and guest engagement.
• Manage lodge maintenance and property upkeep.
• Support lodge operations.
• Participate in guest hosting and camp operations.
• Assist with lodge administration and operational oversight.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Guest focus

Wildlife knowledge

Storytelling

Ausbildung

Grade 12

FGASA Nature Site Guide (NQF2)

Advanced Rifle Handling (ARH)

First Aid Level 1 or higher (Level 3 preferred)

Skippers licence

Jobbeschreibung

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Field Guide to join a luxury safari lodge in Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in wildlife, excellent guest relations skills and the ability to deliver memorable safari experiences.

Key responsibilities:

Conduct engaging and informative game drives for guests.

Share knowledge of local wildlife, flora, fauna and conservation.

Ensure guest safety and adhere to all guiding protocols.

Maintain the safari vehicle and guiding equipment to a high standard.

Provide exceptional guest service and assist with general lodge duties when required.

Work closely with the lodge team to ensure a seamless guest experience.

Requirements:

Previous guiding experience in a safari lodge environment would be advantageous.

Strong knowledge of wildlife and the local ecosystem.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

A professional, enthusiastic and guest-focused approach.

A valid driver's licence and the ability to work flexible hours.

Salary: R7,000 – R8,500 per month, depending on experience.

Duties:

• Conduct game drives and boat safaris
• Social media assistance
• Deliver exceptional interpretive guiding and guest engagement
• Manage lodge maintenance and overall property upkeep.
• Support lodge operations
• Participate in guest hosting and camp operations.
• Assist with lodge administration and operational oversight.

Requirements:

• Grade 12
• At least 1 years' guiding experience in a 4 / 5* lodge environment.
• FGASA Nature Site Guide (NQF2)
• Advanced Rifle Handling (ARH)
• Trails Guide is an advantage
• Valid driver's licence with PrDP
• First Aid Level 1 or higher (Level 3 preferred)
• Strong guest-interaction and storytelling skills; good knowledge of fauna, flora and birding
• Skippers licence