Photographic Guide

Craven Cottage CC; Philippolis; In loco; ZAR 201.000 - 290.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Craven Cottage CC seeks an experienced safari guide to lead daily drives and walks, offering expert wildlife photography guidance to guests. You will interact with guests during meals and lodge events, and oversee camp operations in managers’ absence.

You will provide insights into tracking, fauna, flora, birding and local ecosystems, while maintaining vehicles, firearms and gear to top standards. A strong camera knowledge base and PDP/ARH credentials are essential.

Competenze

• Grade 12 is required.
• 3–5 years in a luxury safari lodge is required.
• FGASA Level 2 or higher, DEAT/NDT registration, and First Aid are required.
• Valid PDP (Public Driver’s Permit) and Advanced Rifle Handling (ARH) are required.
• Strong knowledge of digital cameras, telephoto lenses, and camera positioning for photographers.

Mansioni

• Lead daily drives and walks with practical on-the-spot wildlife photography guidance.
• Interact closely with guests during meals and lodge events.
• Oversee daily camp operations, staff and logistics when managers are on leave.
• Provide deep insights into tracking, fauna, flora, birds, and local ecosystems.
• Maintain safari vehicles, firearms and guiding gear to top standards.

Conoscenze

Camera gear knowledge

Telephoto lenses

Vehicle positioning

Formazione

FGASA Level 2+

DEAT/NDT registration

First Aid

Grade 12

Descrizione del lavoro

Duties:

• Lead daily drives and walks, offering practical, on-the-spot advice for wildlife photography.
• Interact closely with guests during meals and lodge social events.
• Oversee daily camp operations, staff, and logistics when permanent managers are on leave.
• Provide deep insights into tracking, fauna, flora, birding, and local ecosystems.
• Maintain safari vehicles, firearms, and guiding gear to top standards.

Requirements:

• Grade 12
• At least 3 to 5 years working in a luxury safari lodge environment.
• FGASA Level 2 or higher, DEAT/NDT registration, and valid First Aid.
• Valid Public Driver’s Permit (PDP) and Advanced Rifle Handling (ARH).
• Strong working knowledge of digital camera bodies, telephoto lenses, and optimal vehicle positioning for photographers.