SUMMARY:

1. Job Summary

2.  Key Responsibilities

1. Guest Experience s Guiding
   • Conduct high-quality game drives, bush walks, and wildlife
   • Provide in-depth knowledge of flora, fauna, birdlife, tracking, and
   • Interpret natural behaviour and share educational, engaging information with
   • Tailor experiences to guest interests (e.g., photography, birding, family safaris).
   • Maintain strong guest relations before, during, and after

B.   Safety s Compliance

• Ensure the safety of all guests during drives and
• Adhere to FGASA, lodge, and reserve safety protocols at all
• Handle wildlife encounters confidently and
• Maintain up-to-date rifle competency and follow all weapon safety procedures (where required).

C.    Conservation s Reserve Support

• Assist with conservation initiatives, research projects, and monitoring of
• Participate in invasive species control, road maintenance, anti-poaching support, and general reserve duties when
• Report ecological sightings, animal behaviour, injuries, or unusual

D.   Vehicle, Equipment s Lodge Support

• Conduct pre- and post-drive checks on vehicles and ensure safari vehicles are clean, safe, and fully
• Maintain guiding equipment (rifles, radios, binoculars, spotlight, ).

• Assist with camp hosting, guest check-ins/outs, and general lodge duties when
• Ensure compliance with vehicle maintenance schedules and report mechanical

E.   Professional Conduct s Brand Representation

• Uphold the lodge’s hospitality standards and
• Deliver friendly, respectful, and professional service at all
• Act as an ambassador for the lodge, promoting conservation and responsible

POSITION INFO:

1.  Qualifications

• FGASA Level 1, 2, or 3 (depending on lodge requirements).
• Valid Driver’s License + PDP (Professional Driving Permit).
• Registered with relevant guiding authorities (CATHSSETA, NDT/DEAT).
• Valid First Aid Level 1 or
• Rifle competency (SAPS) and ARH (Advanced Rifle Handling), if working in Big 5
• Tracker qualifications or FGASA Trails Guide qualification

Experience

• 1–3 years experience as a Field Guide (entry–mid level).
• Experience guiding in Big 5 reserves
• Knowledge of reserve management and conservation
• Experience working in a lodge environment and engaging with international

2.  Key Skills s Competencies

• Strong knowledge of wildlife, ecosystems, and conservation
• Excellent communication and storytelling
• Confident in guest interaction and hospitality
• Skilled in tracking, animal behaviour interpretation, and environmental
• Strong situational awareness and risk assessment
• Ability to remain calm in high-pressure wildlife
• Basic mechanical ability (advantageous for vehicle checks).
• Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors for extended

3.  Personal Attributes

• Passionate about nature, wildlife, and
• Courteous, energetic, and guest-focused.
• Responsible, safety-conscious, and
• Team player with a positive
• Self-motivated with a strong work
• Adaptable and comfortable living in remote

• Remote bush environment with long hours and split
• Early mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays
• Exposure to wildlife, outdoor elements, and varying weather
• Accommodation often provided on-site at lodges/reserves.