Hoedspruit: Field and Trails Guide posted by Bushwise
Posted on 2025-06-17 00:00:00
Employer | Bushwise |
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Category | Other IT/Computer |
Location | Limpopo / Hoedspruit |
Job Summary
Our client is a luxury 5-star game lodge located within a Big 5 reserve in South Africa, offering exclusive safari experiences rooted in conservation, education, and ecological integrity. We are seeking a qualified and passionate Trails Guide to join our young team in a dynamic, conservation-driven environment. This position offers the unique opportunity to combine exceptional guest experiences with your passion for guiding and trails. The successful candidate will be a skilled naturalist and confident trail leader, capable of hosting guests in a luxury setting while upholding the highest safety and ecological standards.
- Lead engaging and safe guided bush walks and walking safaris in Big 5 territory
- Educate guests on wildlife, ecology, and conservation with insight and enthusiasm
- Assist in delivering game drives and lodge activities as required
- Maintain situational awareness of wildlife movements to ensure safe trail planning
- Enforce reserve and safety protocols during all guest interactions
- Act as a professional and welcoming host, ensuring each guest has a personalised and unforgettable safari experience
Requirements
- NQF2 (or higher)
- Full Trails Guide Qualification (Lead Trails)
- Advanced Rifle Handling (ARH) with field experience
- Valid First Aid Level 1
- Registered with DEAT/NDT and valid PDP (Public Driving Permit)
- Minimum 3 years experience in guiding, with solid trails experience in a Big 5 environment
- Physically fit and capable of leading extended bush walks
- Strong guest hosting, interpretation, and communication skills
- Professional presentation and a genuine passion for conservation
- Preferred: Tracking qualifications or CyberTracker accreditation
- Interest or experience in birding, botany, reptiles or specialist wildlife topics
- Previous exposure to volunteer or conservation programme collaboration
- Experience working in a 5-star lodge setting
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