Luxury Safari Field Guide: Flexible Hours & Elite Guests

Hospitalityandoutdoor; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 78,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Guest focus

Wildlife knowledge

Storytelling

Education

Grade 12

FGASA Nature Site Guide (NQF2)

Advanced Rifle Handling (ARH)

First Aid Level 1 or higher (Level 3 preferred)

Skippers licence

Job description

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.