Trails Guide

SUMMARY:
A luxury Big 5 game lodge in the Pilanesberg is seeking an experienced and passionate Trails Guide to join their guiding team.
The successful candidate must be confident in the bush, knowledgeable about wildlife and conservation, and able to deliver safe, informative and memorable walking safari experiences for guests.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Previous experience as a Trails Guide within a luxury safari or game lodge environment
- Relevant FGASA Trails Guide qualification
- Strong knowledge of wildlife, animal behaviour, ecology and conservation
- Valid First Aid qualification
- Valid Driver’s Licence and PDP
- Excellent guest relations and communication skills
- Confident in conducting guided walking safaris
- Strong understanding of bush safety and risk management
- Professional, responsible and well presented
- Passionate about guiding and delivering exceptional guest experiences
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct guided walking safaris and trails for lodge guests
- Ensure guest safety during all walking activities
- Provide informative interpretation of wildlife, animal behaviour and the natural environment
- Share knowledge of the bush, conservation and ecology
- Conduct pre-walk safety briefings and assess conditions before activities
- Maintain guiding equipment and ensure it is in good condition
- Assist with game drives and other guest activities when required
- Maintain professional guest relationships and deliver excellent service
- Work closely with the guiding team and lodge management
PACKAGE:
- Salary: R14,500 per month
- Live-in accommodation
- Meals provided
LOCATION: Pilanesberg – North West
𝑨𝑷𝑷𝑳𝒀 𝑵𝑶𝑾:
𝑷𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝒄𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒌 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒌 𝒃𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒘 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒖𝒑𝒍𝒐𝒂𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑪𝑽 (4𝑴𝑩 𝒐𝒓 𝒔𝒎𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒓).

POSITION INFO:
REQUIREMENTS: - Previous experience as a Trails Guide within a luxury safari or game lodge environment - Relevant FGASA Trails Guide qualification - Strong knowledge of wildlife, animal behaviour, ecology and conservation - Valid First Aid qualification - Valid Driver's Licence and PDP - Excellent guest relations and communication skills - Confident in conducting guided walking safaris - Strong understanding of bush safety and risk management - Professional, responsible and well presented - Passionate about guiding and delivering exceptional guest experiences - Ability to work independently and as part of a team KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: - Conduct guided walking safaris and trails for lodge guests - Ensure guest safety during all walking activities - Provide informative interpretation of wildlife, animal behaviour and the natural environment - Share knowledge of the bush, conservation and ecology - Conduct pre-walk safety briefings and assess conditions before activities - Maintain guiding equipment and ensure it is in good condition - Assist with game drives and other guest activities when required - Maintain professional guest relationships and deliver excellent service - Work closely with the guiding team and lodge management PACKAGE: - Salary: R14,500 per month - Live-in accommodation - Meals provided LOCATION: Pilanesberg - North West