Job Summary
This company is seeking a warm, professional, Field Guide to join our team as we develop and grow our newly established guiding department. This role is ideal for someone who genuinely loves the bush, enjoys engaging with guests, and thrives in a hands-on lodge environment.
As the guiding department is still growing, the successful candidate will lead guided drives into Kruger National Park and support general lodge operations — such as maintenance or gardening — when drives are not scheduled. We’re looking for a confident yet humble guide with the right attitude, strong ethics, and a passion for creating exceptional guest experiences.
Conduct safe, informative, and engaging guided game drives into Kruger National Park
Provide exceptional guest interaction and bush interpretation, ensuring high standards of hospitality
Assist with maintenance, gardening, or general lodge duties when game drives are quiet
Help establish systems, procedures, and operational standards for the developing guiding department
Maintain all guiding equipment, vehicles, and paperwork to legal and lodge standards
Coordinate drive schedules and activity planning
Work cohesively with the lodge team to support the overall guest experience
Requirements
- Valid qualification from a reputable training institution
- Physical guide card for the Limpopo area
- Proven experience guiding in Kruger National Park
- CATHSSETA-qualified
- South African citizenship
- Valid PDP (not temporary)
- Strong, verifiable references
- FGASA registration in addition to CATHSSETA certification — we aim for our guides to be registered with both FGASA and CATHSSETA
- A genuine passion for Kruger
- Basic handyman or maintenance knowledge
Benefits
- Basic Salary: R5 500 – R7 000 (depending on experience)
Food Allowance: R3 500 per month (±R120/day, redeemable in the restaurant)
Gratuities: Included
Accommodation provided
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