Field Guide

Field Guide | Luxury Wilderness Reserve

Location: Clanwilliam, Western Cape

Salary: Negotiable DOE | Live-in

Kendrick Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a luxury wilderness reserve in Clanwilliam for a knowledgeable and guest-focused Field Guide. This role suits a passionate guiding professional who is committed to exceptional guest experiences, conservation principles, and safety within a high-end wilderness environment.

Minimum Experience /

Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s licence and PDP

• Valid First Aid certificate

• DEAT registration in the Western Cape

• FGASA Level 1 qualification as a Field Guide

• Preferably a minimum of two years’ experience as a Field Guide

• Strong knowledge of Western Cape fauna and flora

• Preferable knowledge of Bushman rock art

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in English

Skills Required:

• Physically and mentally fit

• Sound working knowledge of local fauna, flora, ecology, ethno-botany, archaeology, geology, climate, night sky, and first aid

• Basic ability to identify major tracks and signs

• Ability to safely operate a canoe, re-curve bow and arrow, mountain bike, telescope, fly-fishing equipment, and 4x4 vehicle

• Basic 4x4 maintenance skills

• Working knowledge of the fundamentals of photography

• Experience guiding in a luxury lodge environment

• Good understanding of the luxury travel market

• Computer literate in MS Word, Excel, and Power Point

Key Performance Objectives:

• Conduct guided guest activities by interpreting the natural and cultural environment

• Lead guided experiences on foot, by vehicle, canoe, or bicycle

• Ensure all activities are conducted with minimal environmental impact

• Assist with guest check-in, orientation, luggage handling, and vehicle parking

• Manage wake-up calls and oversee daily guest activity schedules

• Take responsibility for lodge security duties as required

• Transport staff when necessary and assist with operational logistics

• Prepare and manage cooler boxes and guiding equipment daily

• Act as the main communication link between guests and lodge departments

• Operate, maintain, and clean company-issued vehicles and equipment

• Accept accountability for all company property issued

• Assist with conservation, community, marketing, and guest experience projects

• Compile guest itineraries, programmes, and activity schedules

• Support reserve management tasks including monitoring, maintenance, and veld management

• Assist with personnel administration, timekeeping, stock, and reporting when required

• Operate strictly within South African legal and statutory requirements

• Uphold strong relationships with landowners through respectful and lawful conduct

• Take full responsibility for guest safety, comfort, and overall enjoyment

• Maintain the highest possible safety standards at all times

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Field Guide to join a luxury wilderness reserve in a unique and scenic region.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV to apply for the role.