Luxury Safari Guide Trainer & Mentor

Bushwise; Hoedspruit; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Bushwise in Hoedspruit, Limpopo, SA is seeking an experienced Guide Trainer to lead and develop our guiding team, mentor guides, conduct competency assessments and elevate guest experiences through wildlife interpretation and hospitality standards.

You will oversee guide training, safety protocols, firearm proficiency and ongoing professional development, collaborating with the Guiding Department to deliver world-class safari experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years' guiding experience within a luxury safari environment.
• Minimum 3 years' experience coaching, mentoring or training guides.
• Excellent knowledge of South African wildlife, ecology and conservation.
• Computer literacy (MS Office).

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

Skills

Excellent communication

Presentation skills

Computer literacy

Education

NQF 4 minimum with Substantial Training

Registered DEAT Nature Site Guide

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Bushwise in Hoedspruit, Limpopo, SA is seeking an experienced Guide Trainer to lead and develop our guiding team, mentor guides, conduct competency assessments and elevate guest experiences through wildlife interpretation and hospitality standards.

You will oversee guide training, safety protocols, firearm proficiency and ongoing professional development, collaborating with the Guiding Department to deliver world-class safari experiences.