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ZMO 16976 - Senior Field Guide / Maintenance Head

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Limpopo

On-site

ZAR 200 000 - 300 000

Full time

19 days ago

Job summary

A luxury lodge in South Africa's Limpopo region is looking for a Senior Field Guide / Maintenance Head. The role involves leading guided game drives, engaging guests, and supervising maintenance activities to ensure smooth operations. Ideal candidates should have a minimum of 5 years' experience in a Big 5 area, strong communication skills, and a Field Guide qualification. The position offers accommodation, meal allowance, and uniform.

Benefits

Accommodation
Meal Allowance
Uniform

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years guiding experience in a Big 5 area.
  • Valid PDP and First Aid certificate.
  • Rifle competency (own rifle would be ideal).

Responsibilities

  • Lead guided game drives and bush walks.
  • Engage guests with storytelling and bush interpretation.
  • Supervise and support the maintenance team.
  • Oversee upkeep of gardens, solar systems, water systems, pools, geysers, WIFI and general building / premises.
  • Ensure smooth day-to-day lodge operations and guest satisfaction.
  • Interact confidently with children and families.

Skills

Strong general bush knowledge
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Hands-on experience in general maintenance and gardening
Team leadership and problem-solving ability
Reliable, proactive and guest-focused

Education

NQF4 Field Guide qualification

Tools

Rifle
Job description
Overview

Senior Field Guide / Maintenance Head

Employer Description: Luxury lodge in the Greater Kruger Park

Job Description

A well-established Big 5 lodge is seeking a Senior Field Guide / Head Maintenance with strong leadership and hands-on maintenance experience to join their team.

Responsibilities
  • Lead guided game drives and bush walks
  • Engage guests with storytelling and bush interpretation
  • Supervise and support the maintenance team
  • Oversee upkeep of gardens, solar systems, water systems, pools, geysers, WIFI and general building / premises
  • Ensure smooth day-to-day lodge operations and guest satisfaction
  • Interact confidently with children and families
Qualifications
  • NQF4 Field Guide qualification
  • Minimum 5 years guiding experience in a Big 5 area
  • Valid PDP and First Aid certificate
  • Rifle competency (own rifle would be ideal)
Skills
  • Strong general bush knowledge
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Hands-on experience in general maintenance and gardening
  • Team leadership and problem-solving ability
  • Reliable, proactive and guest-focused
Benefits
  • Accommodation
  • Meal Allowance
  • Uniform
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