Photographic Guide

Phoenix Recruitment Limited; South Africa; In loco; ZAR 240.000 - 360.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Private Game Reserve near Philippolis invites a skilled Photographic Guide to lead high-end safari drives and walks, combining wildlife tracking with photography mentorship for guests.

You will assist guests with camera settings, lighting, and framing in the field while hosting visitors to a luxury lodge standard. Strong tracking knowledge and gear maintenance are essential for success.

Competenze

• Grade 12 qualification is required.
• 3–5 years in a luxury safari lodge.
• FGASA Level 2 or higher with DEAT/NDT registration and First Aid.
• Valid PDP and Advanced Rifle Handling (ARH).
• Strong knowledge of digital cameras and telephoto lenses.

Mansioni

• Lead daily drives and walks with on-the-spot photography guidance.
• Interact with guests during meals and lodge events.
• Oversee daily camp operations when senior staff are away.
• Provide insights into tracking fauna, flora, birds, and ecosystems.
• Maintain safari vehicles and guiding gear to high standards.

Conoscenze

Wildlife tracking

Photography mentoring

Guest hospitality

Formazione

Grade 12

FGASA Level 2+

DEAT/NDT registration

First Aid

Public Driver’s Permit (PDP)

Advanced Rifle Handling (ARH)

Strumenti

Digital cameras

Telephoto lenses

Vehicle positioning for photographers

Descrizione del lavoro

Private Game Reserve based close to Philippolis is looking for a Photographic Guide to lead high-end safari game drives and walks, combining expert wildlife tracking and interpretation with specialized photography mentorship.

You will assist guests with camera settings, lighting, and framing in the field, host visitors at a luxury lodge standard.

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.

Photographic Guide Philippolis, Free State, ZA