Role Overview

The Field Guide is responsible for delivering safe, engaging, and informative guiding experiences within a wildlife and conservation-focused reserve environment. This short-term contract role is ideal for a qualified guide who can integrate quickly into an established team, uphold high professional standards, and contribute positively to guest experience and daily field operations.

Key Responsibilities

Guiding & Guest Experience

• Conduct interpretive game drives and guided activities appropriate to qualification and experience level
  

• Engage guests with accurate, engaging, and professional interpretation of wildlife, ecology, and conservation
  

• Maintain a high standard of guest care, hosting, and professionalism
  

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all guiding activities are conducted safely and in accordance with reserve rules and standard operating procedures
  

• Maintain legal compliance at all times, including valid guiding permits and logbooks
  

• Operate safari vehicles responsibly and professionally
  

Operational Support

• Assist with daily vehicle checks, equipment preparation, and post-activity procedures
  

• Work collaboratively with other guides, lodge staff, and management
  

• Support general camp operations when required
  

Conservation & Ethics

• Promote conservation awareness and responsible tourism principles
  

• Uphold ethical guiding practices and respect for wildlife at all times
  

Benefits

Minimum Requirements

• Nature Site Guide qualification – NQF Level 2 (essential)
  

• Valid Professional Driving Permit (PDP)
  

• Valid First Aid certification (minimum Level 1)
  

• Rifle competency (where applicable to reserve requirements)
  

• Ability to commit fully to the 3-month contract period
  

Desirable Attributes

• Previous experience guiding in a wildlife or reserve environment
  

• Strong communication and guest engagement skills
  

• Professional, reliable, and adaptable approach
  

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a remote environment
  

• Strong alignment with conservation and ethical tourism values
  

Working Conditions

• Fixed-term, on-site role within a bush or reserve environment
  

• Shift work including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays
  

• Accommodation and meals typically provided on-site