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BBushwise
BushwiseSafari Tourism

Field Guide

Location

Hoedspruit, Limpopo, South Africa

Work type

Field

Employment

Full Time

Experience

3-5 years

Compensation

R12K - R15K per month

Posted

2h ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

This role involves conducting professional morning and evening guided safaris, leading interpretive bush walks in Big Five territory, and hosting guests at meals to provide top-tier hospitality. The Field Guide will also perform basic maintenance on safari vehicles and assist with environmental management and monitoring protocols.

An established, luxury safari lodge is seeking a dedicated and professional Field Guide. This role delivers exceptional, safe, and informative wildlife experiences to international and local guests.

Key Responsibilities

  • Game Drives: Conduct professional morning and evening guided safaris.

  • Walking Safaris: Lead interpretive bush walks in Big Five territory.

  • Guest Relations: Host guests at meals and provide top-tier hospitality.

  • Vehicle Care: Perform basic maintenance and daily checks on safari vehicles.

  • Conservation: Assist with environmental management and monitoring protocols.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

  • Qualifications: Minimum NQF 2 (NQF 4 preferred).

  • Trails Guide: Full Trails Guide status (or very close to completion).

  • Driving Licence: Valid driver's licence with a Professional Driving Permit (PrDP).

  • Medical: Valid, up-to-date First Aid certificate.

  • Firearms: Advanced Rifle Handling (ARH) qualification and relevant unit standards.

  • Experience: Proven tracking and guiding experience within the safari industry.

Personal Attributes

  • Communication: Excellent English communication skills.

  • Hospitality: Passion for guest service and cultural exchange.

  • Teamwork: Ability to work in a remote, team-oriented environment.

Updated 2h ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Game Drives • 1+ yrs
Walking Safaris • 1+ yrs
Guest Relations • 1+ yrs
Vehicle Maintenance • 1+ yrs
Environmental Management • 1+ yrs
Tracking • 1+ yrs
Guiding • 1+ yrs
Teamwork • 1+ yrs

Experience

3-5 years

Certifications

NQF 2 • Required
Full Trails Guide status • Required
Professional Driving Permit (PrDP) • Required
First Aid certificate • Required
Advanced Rifle Handling (ARH) qualification • Required

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Operations

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 locationHoedspruit, Limpopo, South Africa
Work typeField
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleHigh9/10
physicalHigh8/10
cognitiveHigh8/10
executionHigh8/10
creativityMedium6/10
uncertaintyMedium7/10
communicationHigh9/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

Bushwise

Team size

Growing team

Location

Hoedspruit, Limpopo, South Africa

Bushwise is an established, luxury safari lodge that provides exceptional, safe, and informative wildlife experiences to international and local guests.

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Field Guide

Hoedspruit, Limpopo, South AfricaFull Time