ZMO 16976 - Senior Field Guide / Maintenance Head

Professional Career Services; Limpopo; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

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