Trails Guide, Kruger Np Area: Salary to Be Discussed

3 weeks ago


Mpumalanga, South Africa Cedar Wood Recruitment Full time

-Permanent
Mpumalanga
Posted 1 day ago

**Cedar Wood Recruitment is now recruiting for a Trails Guide at a private “Big Five” game reserve adjacent to the Kruger National Park. There are two world renowned lodges within the reserve which form part of an international portfolio of exclusive lodges. The area is an excellent place to observe buffalo, rhinoceros, elephant, lion and leopard. The lodge operations are highly professional providing efficient guest experiences within a fun-loving and outgoing atmosphere which is typical of the group. A hands-on approach is therefore expected of all team members.**

**Key Performance Areas**
- The Trails Guide’s role, together with the Tracker, is to take guests on game drives and host them for their entire stay. This role also requires some co-ordination of the guests stay, ensuring that from arrival to departure they experience an original and memorable time in the African bush. This will include game drives, walks, observatory evenings etc. The Trails Guide plays a vital role in ensuring the safety of the guests at all times. We value feedback and put a lot of emphasis on responding to feedback in the running of all aspects of the Lodge._
- Provide an excellent game experience to high profile guests including game drives and bush walks
- Ensure that vehicle and field guide equipment is kept in excellent working condition, assume full responsibility for this
- Firearm procedures are in line with statutory requirements
- Meet and greet and mínimal hosting of guests
- Legal and company policies related to safety for guests and staff is adhered to
- Assist with bush projects
- Maintain prompt and efficient radio contact
- Complete Health and Safety checklists on a monthly basis
- Adhere to Sabi Sand Game Reserve Game Drive Policies

**Requirements: Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge, Experience**
- South African Citizen
- 3 to 5 years’ experience guiding in 5-star establishments
- General knowledge of legal implications of being a Trails and Field Guide
- FGASA NQ4 or Professional
- NDT Registered
- Valid Driver’s License and PDP
- Valid First Aid Certificate
- Rifle Accreditations and ARH
- Trails Guide qualification with VPDA
- Astronomy knowledge advantageous
- Off-road driving skills in 4×4 vehicles

**Personal/Professional Attributes**
- A passion for nature, animals, conservation and the environment
- A passion for people and creating a holistic experience, imparting knowledge about the bush
- Basic computer knowledge
- Stock/equipment control
- General vehicle maintenance knowledge
- Basic knowledge of people management (managing tracker)
- Good command of the English language, written and spoken
- Energetic and driven - able to cope under pressure
- Excellent organisational and planning skills
- Hands on approach
- Excellent communicator
- Anticipating guests needs and facilitating the small touches that enhances the guest experience
- Sensitive to cultural issues - patient with colleagues
- Excellent social and interpersonal skills
- Sense of ownership and pride in the guest experience
- Attention to detail
- Flexible attitude
- Able to interact with guests and behave appropriately
- Highly sociable and confident when meeting new people and able to entertain/host
- A sense of fun and understanding of the Company ethos and philosophy
- Well-groomed and a good sense of personal hygiene

**Remuneration and Package**
- Basic monthly salary (to be discussed in the interview)
- Permanent employment
- Live-in basic furnished accommodation (possible sharing)
- Free wi-fi
- 00 monthly food allowance over and above salary
- Medical Aid: Company contribution 50% (after 3-month successful probation period)
- Pension Fund: Company contribution 50% (after 3-month successful probation period)
- Gratuities left by guests
- 20 bed nights for family and friends annually at R750 p/p/p/night
- Uniform provided
- 2x Company gym memberships
- Leave cycle: 4 weeks on and 2 weeks off

**Job Features**:
**Job Category**:
Field Guide



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