Trails Guide – Madikwe, North West

HospitalityandOutdoor; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 173,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing

Meals

Uniform

Medical Aid

Incentives

Job summary

Hospitality and Outdoor on a luxury Game Lodge in Madikwe, North West, seeks an experienced Trails Guide to deliver unforgettable five-star safari experiences. You will conduct professional game drives and guided bush walks while hosting guests and coordinating transfers, activities and dining.

Ideal candidates have FGASA Trails Guide qualifications, PDP, First Aid, and a minimum of three years guiding. Must be safety-conscious, team-oriented and comfortable with lodge maintenance when not

Qualifications

• FGASA Trails Guide NQF2 or NQF4 required; must hold PDP and First Aid.
• Must be registered with Department of Tourism for Madikwe; SAPS firearms competency.
• Minimum three years guiding experience with game drives and bush walks.
• Excellent guest hosting, communication skills, and teamwork.
• Willingness to assist with lodge maintenance when not guiding.

Responsibilities

• Lead professional game drives and guided bush walks.
• Host guests during stays, transfers, meals, and activities.
• Assist with lodge maintenance when not guiding.
• Coordinate with trackers, guides and lodge departments.
• Ensure safety and safari guest experiences across five-star standards.

Skills

FGASA Trails Guide

Dangerous Animals cert

FGASA Advanced Rifle

FGASA Nature Site Guide

PDP & First Aid

Tourism registration

SAPS firearm competency

CATHSSETA cert

3+ years guiding

Game drives & bush walks

Guest hosting skills

Education

FGASA certifications

Job description

Hospitality and Outdoor

Starting Date: ASAP

Establishment: Game Lodge

Additional Benefits

• Housing
• Meals
• Uniform
• Medical Aid
• Incentives

Other

• Trails Guide
• Madikwe, North West

Introduction

An exceptional Guide opportunity is available at a luxury Lodge in Madikwe, North West. This position is suited to a qualified and experienced Trails Guide who is passionate about Safari experiences, guest service and the African Bush.

The successful Guide will conduct professional game drives and guided bush walks while delivering memorable five-star guest experiences. Additional responsibilities include guest hosting, airstrip transfers, children’s activities, dinner hosting and assisting with general lodge maintenance when not occupied with guests.

Applicants must be confident, adaptable and safety-conscious, with excellent communication skills and a strong team spirit. The ability to establish positive working relationships with trackers, guides and other Lodge departments is essential.

Guide Job Requirements

• FGASA Trails Guide NQF2 or NQF4 qualification.
• Viewing Potentially Dangerous Animals qualification.
• FGASA Advanced Rifle Handling qualification.
• FGASA Nature Site Guide NQF4 qualification.
• Valid PDP and First Aid certificate, preferably wilderness-orientated.
• Department of Tourism registration for Madikwe Game Reserve.
• Relevant SAPS firearm competency or licence to possess a firearm.
• CATHSSETA certification.
• Minimum of three years’ guiding experience.
• Experience conducting game drives and Bush walks.
• Strong guest hosting and communication abilities.
• Confident handling unwanted creatures and removing snakes safely.
• Passion for Safari, conservation and five-star hospitality.
• Willingness to assist with Lodge maintenance when required.

Lodge Guide Package

• From R15 500 – R16 500 Gross, plus
• Rand per Bush walk.
• Live-in accommodation, meals, uniform and laundry.
• Medical aid contribution of R1 478.35 after three months.
• Wi‑Fi, gym access and selected staff discounts.
• Complimentary lodge stays and family visitation benefits.
• Work cycle of 36 days on and 12 days off.
• 21 floating leave days annually, subject to operational requirements.

Start Date: As soon as possible