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Bushwise
Junior Field Guide
Vaalwater, ZAOn-sitePermanentFull-time
Posted Oct 1, 2026
A Private Reserve is seeking a passionate and professional Junior Field Guide to join our team in the heart of the Waterberg Mountains. This is an exceptional opportunity for a newly qualified or early-career guide to work within a prestigious 40,000-acre conservation and luxury hospitality environment.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Guided Experiences: Lead morning and afternoon game drives, sharing in-depth knowledge of wildlife, ecosystems, and local history.
- Guest Interaction: Host and engage with international guests, providing a world-class luxury safari experience from check-in to check-out.
- Safety & Security: Ensure guest safety at all times during outdoor activities and adhere strictly to reserve protocols.
- Operational Support: Assist with vehicle maintenance, equipment preparation, and general lodge duties as required.
- Conservation: Support reserve management, wildlife monitoring, and conservation initiatives.
Requirements
Requirements
- Qualifications: NQF 2 Field Guide.
- Certifications: Valid First Aid certificate and CATHSSETA/DEAT registration.
- Licensing: Valid Code 8 Driver’s License with Professional Driving Permit (PrDP).
- Age & Profile: Ideally between 21–35 years old, presentable, and a clear communicator.
- Skills: Strong command of English; additional foreign languages are a significant advantage.
- Attributes: Hardworking, professional, and passionate about conservation and high-end hospitality.
Benefits
Package & Benefits- Salary: Negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
- Accommodation: Live-in accommodation provided on the property.
- Meals: Daily staff meals provided while on duty.
- Uniforms: Full uniform provided.
- Work Environment: Work in a malaria-free, world-renowned biodiversity area.
Role snapshot
Job type
Full-time
Required skills
Field Guide Qualification (NQF 2)Valid First Aid CertificationCATHSSETA/DEAT RegistrationCode 8 Driver’s Licence with Professional Driving Permit (PrDP)Guided Game Drive LeadershipWildlife and Ecosystem Knowledge (identification and ecology)Guest Relations and Luxury Hospitality ServiceEnglish Language ProficiencyAdditional Foreign Language ProficiencyGuest Safety and Risk Management (adherence to reserve protocols)Vehicle Maintenance and Basic Mechanical SupportEquipment Preparation and Lodge Operational SupportWildlife Monitoring and Conservation SupportProfessionalism, Presentation and Clear Verbal Communication
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