Senior Field / Trails Guide

JustTheJob.co.za; Makhanda; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious safari lodge in the Eastern Cape is seeking a Senior Field / Trails Guide. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience, strong FGASA qualifications, and a passion for conservation. Responsibilities include providing engaging safari experiences and ensuring guest satisfaction. This live-in position offers competitive pay and benefits, including support for further training and a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Live-in position with meals supplied

7 days off per month

Company covers annual FGASA fees

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-4 years’ experience in similar 4-5 Star Lodge.
• DEAT / THETA Registered.

Responsibilities

• Provide entertaining and educational safari experiences.
• Host guests and ensure all their needs are met.
• Assist with maintenance and other departments as required.

Skills

Good team player

Passionate about conservation

Computer literate

Fluent in English

Education

FGASA Level 1 (Level 2 advantageous)

FGASA Lead Trails (or in process)

FGASA Backup Trails

Valid PDP

Valid Advance Rifle Handling certificate

Valid First Aid certificate

Job description

Senior Field / Trails Guide - Grahamstown

Job Summary

Overview

My client a well established and well known 5 Star Safari Lodge in the Eastern Cape is urgently recruiting for a Senior Field / Trails Guide with 2-5 years active experience in a Similar 4-5 Star Safari Lodge.

Remuneration Structure

Salary - Highly competitive salary offered and negotiable based on experience

Benefits

• Live in position with meals and uniform supplied
• Leave cycle is 7 days off per month
• Company covers costs of annual FGASA fee’s as well as any further training

Requirements

• FGASA Level 1 (Level 2 advantageous)
• FGASA Lead Trails (or in the process thereof)
• FGASA Backup Trails
• Minimum 2-4 years’ experience
• DEAT / THETA Registered
• Valid PDP
• Valid Advance Rifle Handling certificate
• Valid First Aid certificate
• Must be computer literate
• Must be a good team player and passionate about conservation
• Must have a very good understanding of speaking and writing in the English language

Key Outputs

Ability to seamlessly interact with guests

• Provide an entertaining and educational safari experience while meeting and exceeding the guest's expectations.
• Deliver an interpretive wildlife experience which covers a broad range of interests and includes a holistic appreciation of the environment.
• Host guests and ensure that all their needs and requests are met and exceeded.
• You will partner with the Lodge Management team to ensure guests have a world-class Game viewing experience.
• You will take your guests on drives and walks.
• Hosting meals for our guests.
• You will be required to assist with maintenance around the lodge.
• Assistance around the camp in other the departments e.g maintenance when required.
• Assisting with projects on the Reserve itself.
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Please note that only candidates that are shortlisted for interview will be contacted back.

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