Job Description

This private game reserve offers an exclusive and immersive safari experience in a scenic, Big Five environment. Guests can enjoy guided game drives, bush walks, and authentic wildlife encounters while staying in a luxury lodge that blends seamlessly with the natural surroundings. The successful candidate will ensure a seamless, authentic, and memorable safari experience for all guests while maintaining the highest standards of safety, conservation, and professionalism.
Candidate Responsibilities:

  • Manage and lead the guiding team, including performance, training, and delegation of duties
  • Oversee all aspects of the guiding department, including vehicle fleet, equipment, and operational standards
  • Conduct daily game drives and guided bush walks
  • Host guests for meals, morning teas, and coffee experiences during game activities
  • Coordinate guest activities, including transfers and airport pick-ups if required
  • Assist across other lodge departments, including maintenance and reserve management tasks as needed
  • Maintain and monitor game drive vehicles, equipment, and rangers' stock
  • Ensure compliance with FGASA, safety, and reserve protocols
  • Support conservation initiatives, including poaching vigilance, fire management, fencing, water, erosion, and alien plant control
  • Work closely with lodge management and other departments to enhance the overall guest experience
Core Criteria:
  • FGASA Professional Field Guide (NQF Level 3 or higher)
  • Advanced Rifle Handling (ARH)
  • Trails Guide Training (VPDA)
  • Valid First Aid (Level 2 minimum)
  • Valid PrDP
  • Minimum 5 years' guiding experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership role
  • Strong knowledge of wildlife, ecology, conservation, and animal handling
  • Excellent guest interaction and communication skills
  • Proactive, passionate, and committed to personal growth and guiding excellence
  • Fire management and anti-poaching awarenes
Advantageous:
  • Experience in managing a lodge or private reserve guiding team
  • Experience with vehicle fleet management and game viewer operations
  • Familiarity with reserve management, conservation, and security procedures
This is a live-in position.

Skills Required

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1632272
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Bela Bela, Limpopo, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned