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Trails Guide
Sabi Sand, Mpumalanga
Introduction
A prestigious luxury safari lodge in the renowned Sabi Sand region is seeking an experienced Senior Guide to join its professional guiding team. This is an exceptional opportunity for a qualified Trails Guide with extensive Guiding experience in Big 5 environments to further their career within the safari and hospitality industry.
The successful candidate will deliver world-class guest experiences through game drives and walking safaris while maintaining the highest standards of safety, conservation, and guest engagement. This role is ideally suited to a passionate Field Guide who enjoys mentoring junior guides and sharing their knowledge of wildlife, ecology, and conservation. Key requirements have been provided by the employer and align with industry-leading guiding standards.
Job Requirements
- Full FGASA Trails Guide (VPDA) qualification.
- Current Advanced Rifle Handling (ARH) certification.
- Minimum FGASA Professional Field Guide (NQF4) qualification.
- Registered Tourist Guide with the relevant Provincial Registrar and in possession of a valid registration badge.
- Valid First Aid certification.
- Valid driver’s licence and current PrDP.
- South African citizen, permanent resident, or holder of a valid work permit.
- Clear criminal record.
- Minimum 3 to 5 years’ Guiding experience.
- Proven experience conducting walking trails in Big 5 environments.
- Strong guest interaction, leadership, mentoring, and communication skills.
- Passion for conservation, wildlife interpretation, and professional safari experiences.
Package
- Competitive salary package.
- Live-in position.
- Meals provided whilst on duty.
- Opportunity to work in a world-class Big 5 safari environment.
- Ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Career growth within a respected luxury safari operation.
Start Date:
ASAP
