TRAILS GUIDE

Job Overview
A luxury 5-star safari lodge is seeking a highly professional, passionate, and experienced Trails Guide to join our elite field operations team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for delivering world-class, safe, and deeply immersive walking safaris and game drives for international and domestic high-net-worth guests. You will showcase the intricate nuances of the African bush while maintaining the highest standards of safety and hospitality.

Key Responsibilities

• Guest Experiences: Conduct professional, informative, and thrilling walking safaris (trails) and game drives.
  
• Safety First: Ensure the absolute safety of guests at all times during encounters with dangerous game, strictly adhering to conservation and safety protocols.
  
• Hosting Duties: Interact with guests during meals, standard hosting hours, and orientations, delivering exceptional 5-star service.
  
• Vehicle & Equipment Care: Maintain the lodge's safari vehicles, firearms, and bush walk equipment in pristine, working condition.
  
• Conservation Advocacy: Promote environmental awareness, track wildlife, and assist the conservation team with reserve management duties when required.
  

Requirements

Requirements & Qualifications

• NQF2 Or 4 with a valid Professional Trails Guide qualification.
  
• Firearms: Advanced Rifle Handling (ARH) certificate with valid PFTC unit standards.
  
• Registrations: Valid DEAT/NDDT registration, PrDP (Public Transport Character), and valid First Aid certificate.
  
• Experience: Minimum of 2–3 years of experience guiding walks in a Big 5 environment.
  
• Skills: Excellent communication skills, a refined hosting manner, and a deep knowledge of fauna, flora, tracking, and astronomy.
  

Benefits

Benefits & Package

• Competitive salary of R15 000 – R18 000 pm.
  
• Comfortable on-site accommodation.
  
• All meals provided while on duty.
  
• Uniform allowance.
  
• Favourable leave cycle.