South Africa: Senior Guide / Couple / Gm’S – Sj2692: Greater Kruger posted by HotelJobs

Safari JOBS is seeking a guest-focused Senior Guide for a family friendly, upmarket safari property situated in the Greater Kruger area. This opportunity would suit a confident, polished, and engaging guiding professional with strong all-round bush knowledge, excellent guest interaction skills, and a genuine passion for the safari lodge environment. The ideal candidate will be able to deliver informative and memorable wildlife experiences with warmth, professionalism, and strong storytelling ability, while confidently hosting a broad range of guests, including families and children. This is a dynamic dual-property role, with the successful candidate supporting two intimate luxury properties under the same ownership. It offers an agile working environment where no two weeks are the same, and would suit a capable, adaptable professional who is comfortable delivering high guiding standards across two distinct guest offerings within one exceptional location. Our client values team members who are adaptable and enjoy working in a dynamic environment. This role would suit a flexible professional who understands that operational needs may occasionally shift, and who is willing to adjust their schedule from time to time to support the operation, whether for guest requirements, or when additional assistance is needed. ??? ?????? ????? ???? ??????? ?????? ????????????, particularly where the Senior Guides partner is either an experienced ????? ??????? / ??????????? ???????, creating a strong opportunity for the two to work together as a GM Couple. A couple pairing with a ???-????????? ????? ??????? would also be considered, although this would not be in a GM Couple capacity. For full details on the other vacancies, please refer to SJ2690 / SJ2689 / SJ2693 respectively, on our Hotel Jobs profile – Below/businessInfor/safari-jobs-pty-ltd/4278 ??????? ???????????? ??? ??????????? Clear criminal record; Excellent employment track record references will be verified; Excellent English communication, fluency & literacy; Valid drivers licence, and preferably own private vehicle; 2 – 4 years experience within a similar role, within a Big 5 high end lodge environment; FGASA Field Guide NQF 4 Own Rifle – Possession of a personal, licensed rifle suitable for guided trails is a significant advantage. Candidates with their own equipment will be able to lead walking safaris; otherwise, duties will be primarily focused on game drives. Strong all-round bush knowledge and understanding of the many different aspects of the natural environment Excellent guest interaction and hosting ability Confident; engaging personality with strong storytelling skills Good with children and able to tailor the guest experience accordingly ??? ???????????????? Conducting guided game drives and bush walks to a high professional standard Delivering informative, engaging, and memorable wildlife experiences for guests Interpreting wildlife, birdlife, ecology, and the broader bush environment in a confident and engaging manner Hosting guests with warmth, professionalism, and enthusiasm Ensuring guest safety at all times during drives and walks Creating meaningful safari experiences through strong communication and storytelling Engaging confidently with a broad range of guests, including families and children Assisting in maintaining guiding equipment, vehicle standards, and overall guiding readiness Upholding the standards, values, and guest experience expected of a high-end safari property Potentially – shared hosting duties to ensure a senior presence amongst guests during service periods. ???????????? / ??????? / ???? ????? ??? ????? ????????? ???? ?? ????????? ????-??????????? ???. ???, ?????????????? ???. Please advise your gross salary expectation upon application; Complimentary onsite accommodation; Free Wi-Fi & cell signal is 90% good; Gratuities; 13th cheque: based on performance and at the discretion of the company, and may be determined by what portion of a year you have worked for the company; Uniform; Laundry facilities are available on site for personal use Alternatively; a housekeeper may be compensated separately to assist with laundry and cleaning; Meals & Logistics: Management/Senior roles are self-catered To support this, a monthly R750 grocery allowance, pp, is provided for orders placed through the companys procurement system. Staff may also enjoy surplus cuisine from guest services when available, not guaranteed. A complimentary weekly town trip is scheduled for all personal shopping and administrative needs, with additional travel reserved for emergency requirements. Work/Off Cycle: 3 weeks on, 1 week off + 15 leave days per annum ?????? ???? ???? ???? ???????? ?? ????????????? ??? ???????? ??? ?????????? ?????????? ?? ?????????? ???? ????. ???????; ??????? ???? ???????? ??? ??????????? ?? ??????????. ??????????? ??????? Please submit your ??-??-???? ???? ??, a recent ????-???-????????? ??????????, copies of relevant ?????????????? / certificates, and contactable references for your ???? ????? ?????. Written reference letters to be included if available We sincerely value every application submitted. While only shortlisted candidates who meet the role requirements will be contacted, you are most welcome to follow our advertising & social media platforms for future opportunities that may better align with your profile.