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NQF 2 Nature Site Guide

Location

Limpopo, Limpopo, South Africa

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full Time

Experience

2-5 years

Compensation

R12K - R15K per month

Posted

1w ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

Hospitality & Outdoor is seeking a passionate NQF 2 Nature Site Guide for a Luxury Game Reserve in Northern Limpopo. This role involves creating engaging and educational game drive experiences, ensuring guest safety, and upholding conservation principles within a high-end safari environment.

Introduction

Hospitality & Outdoor is recruiting a passionate NQF 2 Nature Site Guide to join a prestigious Luxury Game Reserve in Northern Limpopo. This exciting Guide opportunity sits within the Hospitality, Safari, and Conservation industry and is ideal for individuals who thrive in nature, enjoy guest interaction, and are committed to delivering exceptional safari experiences.

The role offers the chance to work in a high‑end reserve environment where professional guiding, guest safety, and wildlife interpretation are top priorities. The successful Nature Guide will be responsible for creating engaging and educational game drive experiences while upholding conservation principles and luxury lodge standards.


Job Requirements

  • Grade 12 or equivalent qualification (essential)

  • NQF Level 2 Nature Site Guide qualification, CATHSSETA accredited (essential)

  • Previous Ranger or Field Guiding experience within a 4‑ or 5‑star luxury lodge or game reserve (non‑negotiable)

  • Valid Driver’s Licence and Professional Driving Permit (PDP)

  • Valid First Aid Level 1 certification

  • SAPS Competency Certificate (essential)

  • Advanced Rifle Handling (ARH) and rifle proficiency advantageous

  • Sound knowledge of wildlife behaviour, ecology, and conservation principles

  • Ability to conduct engaging, informative, and safe guided game drives

  • Confident guest interaction skills with a strong focus on service excellence

  • Naturally friendly, outgoing, and even‑tempered personality suited to luxury hospitality

  • Professional appearance and conduct at all times

  • Strong verbal communication skills and the ability to interpret wildlife effectively

  • Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions under pressure

  • Physically fit and comfortable working long hours in a bush environment

  • Willingness to live on site and adapt to a remote lodge setting

  • Passion for conservation, wildlife education, and ethical safari practices

  • Ability to work as part of a close‑knit guiding and hospitality team


Package

  • Salary: R12,000 – R15,000 per month

  • Live‑in accommodation included

  • Additional company benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a luxury Safari and Hospitality environment

Updated 1w ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Wildlife Behaviour Knowledge • 1+ yrs
Ecology Knowledge • 1+ yrs
Conservation Principles • 1+ yrs
Guided Game Drives • 1+ yrs
Guest Interaction • 1+ yrs
Service Excellence • 1+ yrs
Friendly Personality • 1+ yrs
Outgoing Personality • 1+ yrs
Even-tempered Personality • 1+ yrs
Professional Appearance • 1+ yrs
Professional Conduct • 1+ yrs
Verbal Communication • 1+ yrs
Wildlife Interpretation • 1+ yrs
Decision Making Under Pressure • 1+ yrs
Teamwork • 1+ yrs
Rifle Handling • 1+ yrs

Experience

2-5 years

Certifications

NQF Level 2 Nature Site Guide qualification, CATHSSETA accredited • Required
Valid Driver’s Licence • Required
Professional Driving Permit (PDP) • Required
Valid First Aid Level 1 certification • Required
SAPS Competency Certificate • Required

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Customer Success & Support

Industries

Wildlife & Conservation

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

R12K - R15K per month

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyZAR
PeriodMonthly

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationLimpopo, Limpopo, South Africa
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleHigh9/10
physicalHigh8/10
cognitiveHigh8/10
executionHigh8/10
creativityMedium6/10
uncertaintyMedium7/10
communicationHigh8/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

Hospitality and Outdoor

Team size

Growing team

Location

Limpopo, Limpopo, South Africa

Hospitality & Outdoor is recruiting for a prestigious Luxury Game Reserve in Northern Limpopo, specializing in safari and conservation experiences.

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NQF 2 Nature Site Guide

Limpopo, Limpopo, South AfricaFull Time