ZMO 17135 - Junior Field Guide

Professional Career Services; Limpopo; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury lodge in Limpopo is seeking a Junior Field Guide to conduct guided game drives and provide engaging guest experiences. The ideal candidate has FGASA NQF2 certification, valid PDP and First Aid, and at least 2 years' experience in a Big Five reserve. Candidates should possess strong storytelling abilities and professionalism, with benefits including shared accommodation and meals on duty.

Benefits

Shared accommodation

Light breakfast & hot meal while on duty

Uniform provided

Tips

Provident Fund (after 3-month probation)

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ guiding experience in a Big Five reserve.

Responsibilities

• Conduct guided game drives and bush walks.
• Deliver engaging, informative guest experiences.
• Assist with lodge maintenance and basic upkeep.
• Support conservation and lodge operations as needed.
• Willingness to assist in other departments during quiet periods.
• Uphold safety, ethical guiding and hospitality standards.

Skills

Strong interpretive and storytelling ability

Confident public speaking and guest engagement

Good with children and family groups

Basic bush knowledge and tracking skills

Reliable, punctual and safety-conscious

Adaptable and calm under pressure

Professional grooming and conduct

Education

FGASA NQF2 (formerly Level 1)

Valid PDP and First Aid

Job description

SUMMARY :

Junior Field Guide

POSITION INFO :

Employer Description

Boutique luxury lodge

Job Description

A well-established lodge in the Hoedspruit region is looking for a passionate and professional Junior Field Guide to join their team.

Key Responsibilities :

• Conduct guided game drives and bush walks
• Deliver engaging, informative guest experiences
• Assist with lodge maintenance and basic upkeep
• Support conservation and lodge operations as needed
• Willingness to assist in other departments during quiet periods
• Uphold safety, ethical guiding and hospitality standards

Qualifications

• FGASA NQF2 (formerly Level 1)
• Valid PDP and First Aid
• At least 2 years’ guiding experience in a Big Five reserve

Skills

• Strong interpretive and storytelling ability
• Confident public speaking and guest engagement
• Good with children and family groups
• Basic bush knowledge and tracking skills
• Reliable, punctual and safety-conscious
• Adaptable and calm under pressure
• Professional grooming and conduct

Benefits

• Shared accommodation
• Light breakfast & hot meal while on duty
• Uniform provided
• Tips
• Provident Fund (after 3-month probation)