Field Guide

Field Guide – Luxury Safari Lodge – Hoedspruit, Mpumalanga

Kendrick Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced and passionate Field Guide to join a luxury safari lodge in Hoedspruit, Mpumalanga.

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified guide who is passionate about wildlife, conservation and delivering memorable safari experiences to guests. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting engaging game drives while maintaining a high level of professionalism and guest service.

Key responsibilities

• Conducting professional and informative game drives for lodge guests
  

• Providing engaging interpretation of the local wildlife, ecology and environment
  

• Ensuring guest safety and comfort throughout all activities
  

• Sharing knowledge of fauna, flora, tracks, spoor and animal behaviour
  

• Creating memorable and personalised guest experiences
  

• Assisting with bush walks and other guest activities where required
  

• Maintaining high standards of guiding and lodge presentation
  

• Ensuring all vehicles and guiding equipment are clean, safe and well maintained
  

• Assisting with general lodge duties when required
  

• Maintaining professional relationships with guests and fellow team members
  

Requirements

• FGASA qualification and relevant guiding experience
  

• Valid first aid certification
  

• Valid driver's licence
  

• Previous experience within a luxury safari lodge environment
  

• Strong knowledge of wildlife, conservation and the local environment
  

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  

• Passionate, enthusiastic and guest-focused approach
  

• Professional appearance and conduct
  

• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and public holidays
  

Position details

• Location: Hoedspruit, Mpumalanga
  

• Property: Luxury Safari Lodge
  

• Position: Field Guide
  

• Salary: Negotiable depending on experience
  

How to apply

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are invited to submit their CV to Kendrick Recruitment for consideration.