Senior Field​/Trails Guide

Overview

My client a well established and well known 5 Star Safari Lodge in the Eastern Cape is urgently recruiting for a Senior Field / Trails Guide with 2-5 years active experience in a Similar 4-5 Star Safari Lodge.

Remuneration Structure

• Salary - Highly competitive salary offered and negotiable based on experience
• Benifits:
  • Live in position with meals and uniform supplied
  • Leave cycle is 7 days off per month
  • Company covers costs of annual FGASA fee’s as well as any further training

Requirements

• FGASA Level 1 (Level 2 advantageous)
• FGASA Lead Trails (or in the process thereof)
• FGASA Backup Trails
• Minimum 2-4 years’ experience
• DEAT/THETA Registered
• Valid PDP
• Valid Advance Rifle Handling certificate
• Valid First Aid certificate
• Must be computer literate
• Must be a good team player and passionate about conservation
• Must have a very good understanding of speaking and writing in the English language

Key Outputs

• Provide an entertaining and educational safari experience while meeting and exceeding the guest's expectations.
• Deliver an interpretive wildlife experience which covers a broad range of interests and includes a holistic appreciation of the environment
• Host guests and ensure that all their needs and requests are met and exceeded
• You will partner with the Lodge Management team to ensure guests have a world-class Game viewing experience.
• You will take your guests on drives and walks.
• Hosting meals for our guests
• You will be required to assist with maintenance around the lodge
• Ability to seamlessly interact with guests
• Assistance around the camp in other the departments e.g maintenance when required
• Assisting with projects on the Reserve itself

Please note that only candidates that are shortlisted for interview will be contacted back .