Job Description
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Trails Guide to join our team at a prestigious lodge within the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve. As a Trails Guide, you will be responsible for leading guided bush walks and game drives in a Big 5, unfenced wilderness environment, while upholding the highest standards of professionalism and hospitality. You will deliver engaging, informative interpretations of wildlife behavior, tracking, ecology, and conservation to our guests, creating memorable and personalized safari experiences.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead guided bush walks and game drives in a Big 5, unfenced wilderness environment
- Ensure guest safety at all times, particularly during walking safaris
- Deliver engaging, informative interpretations of wildlife behavior, tracking, ecology, and conservation
- Adapt guiding style to suit guest interests, experience levels, and expectations
- Create memorable, personalized safari experiences with a strong focus on guest satisfaction
- Conduct walking safaris confidently and professionally, demonstrating strong situational awareness
- Apply advanced tracking skills and bush knowledge during trails
- Maintain calm, decisive leadership in close-proximity wildlife encounters
- Act as a role model for ethical wilderness conduct and low-impact tourism
- Uphold and promote conservation values and responsible tourism principles
- Adhere strictly to reserve rules, safety protocols, and wildlife viewing ethics
- Support conservation initiatives, data collection, and environmental awareness where required
- Ensure all activities comply with lodge SOPs, reserve regulations, and legal requirements
Requirements
- FGASA Professional Field Guide qualification (minimum Level 2)
- Valid Trails Guide qualification
- Valid PDP and driver’s license
- First Aid Level 2 (minimum)
- Proven experience guiding in a Big 5 reserve
- Clear criminal record
- Strong Big 5 and trails guiding skills
- Advanced tracking and bush awareness
- Calm, confident decision-making under pressure
- Excellent communication and storytelling ability
- High ethical and conservation-driven mindset
Qualifications
- Completed FGASA Professional Field Guide qualification (minimum Level 2)
- Completed Trails Guide qualification
Salary & Benefits
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The catering and hospitality industry in South Africa is a thriving sector that provides opportunities for individuals to pursue fulfilling careers. Typically, the job market trends in this field are characterized by strong demand for skilled professionals, particularly in urban areas where tourism and event hosting are increasingly popular.
When it comes to salaries, a general salary range for catering and hospitality positions in South Africa can vary widely depending on factors such as experience, company size, industry sector, and level of responsibility. Broadly speaking, common entry-level positions in this field typically earn salaries ranging from R30 000 to R50 000 per annum, while senior roles can command salaries upwards of R80 000 to R120 000 or more, depending on the specific requirements of the role.
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