Trails Guide – Sabi Sands, Mpumalanga

Hospitalityandoutdoor; Durban; On-site; ZAR 223,000 - 357,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing

Meals

Uniform

Job summary

Hospitality and Outdoor in Sabi Sands is seeking an experienced Trails Guide/Ranger to lead bush experiences at a luxury lodge. You will conduct game drives and guided walks, ensuring guest safety, education and unforgettable wildlife encounters.

This role requires FGASA NQF4 with Trails and ARH, a valid PrDP and First Aid, and the ability to work independently in a remote lodge. Accommodation, meals and uniform are provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a qualified Guide or Ranger.
• Proven experience working in a luxury safari Lodge environment.
• FGASA NQF 4 qualification with Trails and ARH.
• Valid driver’s licence with PrDP and current First Aid certification.
• Strong knowledge of wildlife behaviour and Conservation principles.
• Excellent guest interaction and Hospitality service skills.
• Ability to conduct engaging game drives and guided bush walks.
• Strong communication and storytelling skills.
• High level of safety awareness and responsibility.
• Professional, well-presented, and reliable individual.
• Ability to work independently within a remote Lodge setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional bush experiences, including game drives and guided walks.
• Ensure guests enjoy a safe, educational, and unforgettable safari journey.
• Operate independently in a remote lodge while collaborating with the lodge team.

Skills

Guiding

Guest interaction

Wildlife knowledge

Storytelling

Safety awareness

Independent work

Job description

Hospitality and Outdoor

Starting Date: 1

Establishment: Game Lodge

Job details

• Full Time
• Mpumalanga
• Posted 4 months ago
• DOE R / Month

Additional Benefits

• Housing
• Meals
• Uniform

Trails Guide / Ranger

Sabi Sands | Luxury Safari Lodge

Introduction

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Guide to join a prestigious luxury Lodge as a Field Guide / Ranger within the premium Hospitality and safari sector. This role is suited to a passionate and skilled professional with a strong background in guiding and guest engagement in a high-end safari environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering exceptional bush experiences, including game drives and guided walks, ensuring guests enjoy a safe, educational, and unforgettable safari journey. Working in a renowned wildlife destination, the Guide will play a key role in upholding the lodge's reputation for world-class Hospitality and conservation-focused experiences. This is not an internship role and requires a confident, experienced Manager within guiding who can operate independently while contributing to a collaborative lodge team. The ideal candidate will thrive in a remote environment, demonstrating professionalism, adaptability, and a strong passion for conservation and wildlife.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a qualified Guide or Ranger
• Proven experience working in a luxury safari Lodge environment
• FGASA NQF 4 qualification with Trails and ARH
• Valid driver’s licence with PrDP and current First Aid certification
• Strong knowledge of wildlife behaviour and Conservation principles
• Excellent guest interaction and Hospitality service skills
• Ability to conduct engaging game drives and guided bush walks
• Strong communication and storytelling skills
• High level of safety awareness and responsibility
• Professional, well-presented, and reliable individual
• Ability to work independently within a remote Lodge setting

Package

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Accommodation provided
• Meals included
• Opportunity to work within a luxury safari Lodge
• Career development within the Hospitality industry

Start Date: To be confirmed

Tagged as: Cathsseta, FGASA, Field Guide, Safari Lodge

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