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Safari JOBS is recruiting an exceptional Lead Trails Guide for a rare opportunity within a highly regarded luxury bush property. This is an exciting senior guiding role suited to a confident, experienced, and polished trails professional who is passionate about delivering authentic wilderness experiences, leading by example, and contributing to an elevated guest experience. We are seeking someone with a strong grounding in Big 5 guiding, natural leadership ability, and a genuine passion for both conservation and hospitality. The ideal candidate will be well-spoken, highly professional, and capable of bringing calm authority, strong mentorship, and a guest-focused approach to the broader guiding environment. This is a wonderful opportunity for a qualified trails guide looking to step into a role where experience, presence, and high standards will be truly valued. ??? ?????? ????? ???? ??????? ?????? ????????????, specifically where the Guide’s partner is an experienced lodge ????? ?? ????? or ??? ?????????, offering an opportunity for a compatible pair to work together within the same environment. ??????? ???????????? ??? ???????????? Clear criminal record; Excellent employment track record – references will be verified; Excellent English fluency & literacy; FGASA Trails Guide (1st Rifle) – NQF 2 / 4; CATHSETTA VPDA, ARH & SAPS competency; Big 5 guiding/ walking experience in a 5 star lodge environment; First Aid; FGASA membership; NDT registered, preferably for North West and surrounds; PrDP; All licences, memberships, qualifications must be valid ????????? ???????? Previous experience in an Assistant Head Guide / Head Guide or Guide mentorship role; North West Bush Lane qualification (30/20/10 or 15/10/5); FGASA NQF 4; Pilanesberg private reserve / lodge experience; Other special skills qualifications e.g. Specialist Birding ?????????? ?????? Confident & stable; Good vehicle knowledge; Able to host Guests with ease; Well-spoken and well presented; Must be passionate about conservation and hospitality. Demonstrated leadership skills with a track record of developing high performance teams; Strong organisational skills with the ability to multi-task efficiently in a demanding / high occupancy environment. ??? ???????????????? Deliver exceptional guest safari experiences through guided game drives and / bush walks; Providing mentorship, training, and ongoing upliftment to others within the guiding department; Assistance / input regarding other related operational tasks; To support the continued development of the property and elevated guest guiding experience, helping to maintain the lodge’s top-ranking position; Assist with / accompany Guests with regard to other excursions such as stargazing etc; Hosting of Guests; Provide support with general habitat, property, or maintenance-related tasks as required; Relevant additional responsibilities and a broader level of operational involvement may apply to senior appointments. ???????????? / ??????? / ???? ????? Guide salary - approx. R30, 000.00 gross NEG. per month, DOE & qualifications (Partner salary – approx. R12 – R15, 000.00 gross NEG, plus commission if a Therapist); Gratuities; Accommodation provided; Utilities; 3 meals per day; Uniform & laundry; Performance-related bonuses or any similar additional payments are not guaranteed and remain entirely at the discretion of the company Work Cycle: 21 days on, 7 days off + 21 annual leave days. ??????????? ??????? Please submit your ??-??-???? ???? ??, a recent ????-???-????????? ??????????, copies of relevant ?????????????? / certificates, and contactable references for your ???? ????? ?????. Written reference letters to be included if available. We sincerely value every application submitted. While only shortlisted candidates who meet the role requirements will be contacted, you are most welcome to follow our advertising & social media platforms for future opportunities that may better align with your profile.
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