Senior Field Guide

Bushwise; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading safari company in South Africa is seeking an experienced Senior Guide to deliver premium guest experiences and lead a guiding team. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 5 years guiding experience in safari or conservation settings, with exceptional wildlife knowledge and strong communication skills. This full-time role includes R16,000 live-in benefits with meals.

Benefits

R16,000 live-in with meals

Qualifications

• Valid guiding qualifications PDRP DEAT and first aid.
• Minimum 5 years guiding experience in safari or conservation settings.
• Exceptional wildlife knowledge and interpretive skills.
• Strong communication and guest service skills.
• Ability to lead a guiding team in the field.
• Professional proactive and highly motivated.

Responsibilities

• Lead game drives and interpretive sessions.
• Assist in upskilling and mentoring junior guides.
• Ensure guest safety and comfort in all field operations.
• Maintain expert knowledge of wildlife conservation and local culture.
• Participate in operational planning and guest feedback processes.

Skills

Guide skills

Education

Nature site Guide NQF2 or above

Job description

Role Summary

The Senior Guide delivers premium guest experiences and supports the Head Guide in mentoring and leading field teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead game drives and interpretive sessions.
• Assist in upskilling and mentoring junior guides.
• Ensure guest safety and comfort in all field operations.
• Maintain expert knowledge of wildlife conservation and local culture.
• Participate in operational planning and guest feedback processes.

Requirements

• Valid guiding qualifications PDRP DEAT and first aid.
• Minimum 5 years guiding experience in safari or conservation settings.
• Exceptional wildlife knowledge and interpretive skills.
• Strong communication and guest service skills.
• Ability to lead a guiding team in the field.
• Professional proactive and highly motivated.

Required Skills

• Guide skills

Required Education

• Nature site Guide NQF2 or above

Employment Type

Full Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1

Benefits

• R16000.00 live in with meals

Monthly Salary

Salary : 16000 - 16000