Back up Trails- Field Guide

Are you a passionate, motivated junior guide looking to elevate your career in a unique bushveld environment? A premier luxury safari property in the Waterberg is seeking a dedicated Guide & Back-up Trails Guide who is eager to learn, grow, and step into leadership.
This role is perfect for a driven individual looking to expand their skill set, offering a clear pathway to take on Relief Management responsibilities when the lodge managers are away.
Key Responsibilities

• Guiding & Trails: Conduct professional, informative, and safe game drives and back-up walking safaris.
  
• Guest Relations: Deliver world-class hospitality, ensuring an unforgettable, personalized experience for international and local guests.
  
• Relief Management: Oversee daily lodge operations, guest logistics, and team supervision during management leave cycles.
  
• Property & Conservation Support: Assist with general lodge hosting, conservation initiatives, and day-to-day camp requirements.
  

Requirements

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in active field guiding and backing up trails.
  
• Qualifications:
  
  • Valid FGASA qualifications relevant to guiding and trails back-up.
    
  • Valid PrDP (Public Driver’s Permit).
    
  • Valid First Aid Certificate.
    
  • Valid Rifle Competency and relevant firearm proficiency certificates.
    
• Attributes: A strong work ethic, positive attitude, excellent communication skills, and a genuine eagerness to take on hospitality management responsibilities.
  
• Advantageous: Prior experience in luxury hospitality or previous relief management exposure.
  

Please note: Preference will be given to Employment Equity (EE) candidates.

Benefits

What We Offer

• A competitive salary of R12,000 – R15,000 PM based on experience.
  
• On-site accommodation and meals.
  
• A supportive, growth-oriented environment with direct mentorship in luxury lodge management.