Clanwilliam: Field Guide posted by Craven Cottage CC

About the Role

As a Field Guide at Craven Cottage CC, you will be responsible for conducting guided guest experiences and activities on our reserve, while interpreting the natural and cultural environment in a way that minimizes environmental damage. You will also be involved in various administrative tasks, such as check-in and orientation, and will work closely with lodge departments to ensure seamless communication with guests.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct guided guest experience and activities on the reserve by interpreting the natural and cultural environment.
• Complete or assist in guest lodge check-in and orientation.
• Wake-up calls and oversee the organisation of all guest activities.
• Packing cooler-box with drinks and checking the ‘hotbox’ in the morning, ensuring you have everything required.
• Facilitate as the communicator between the guest and the appropriate lodge departments.
• Operate, maintain and clean your 4×4 company vehicle.
• Assume full responsibility for your company vehicle and any other company issued equipment and will be held accountable for any loss or damage.
• Design and implement projects including conservation, social responsibility, marketing & promotion, guest activity and new product development.
• Compilation of guest itineraries & programs.
• Assist with reserve management tasks, including game capture, monitoring programs, maintenance, veld management and problem animal control.
• Assisting when necessary, with stock and inventory management and reporting.
• Maintain the relationship between field guide and landowner by respecting and protecting their property, whilst operating strictly within the legal guidelines and regulations.
• Responsible for the safety, comfort and enjoyment of your guests.

Requirements

• Grade 12
• FGASA Level 1 qualifications as a Field Guide
• At least 2+ years previous experience as a Field Guide
• Valid driver’s license and PDP
• Valid First Aid Certificate
• DEAT registration in the Western Cape
• Knowledge about WC Fauna and Flora
• Preferable knowledge about Bushmans Paintings
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in English
• Physically and mentally fit
• A working knowledge of local fauna, flora, ecology, ethno-botany, archaeology, geology, night sky, climate and first aid
• Basic ability to identify major tracks and signs
• Ability to safely operate a canoe, re-curve bow & arrow, mountain bike, telescope, fly fishing equipment and 4×4 vehicle
• Basic 4×4 maintenance skills
• A working knowledge of the fundamentals of photography
• A good knowledge of guiding in a luxury lodge environment
• A thorough knowledge of all aspects of field guiding
• Good knowledge of luxury travel market
• Computer literate in MS Power Point, MS Excel and MS Word

Qualifications

No formal education or certifications mentioned.

Salary & Benefits

No salary information provided.