Lodge Trails Guide

3 days ago

Kruger National Park, South Africa Career Pathfinders Full time

**Trails Guide**

Exquisite, absolute fabulous Game Lodge Retreat bordering Kruger National Park

Qualifications / Experience
- South African Citizen
- 3 to 5 years experience guiding in 5 Star Establishments
- General knowledge of legal implications of being a Trails Guide
- FGASA NQ4 or Professional
- NDT Registered
- Valid Driver’s License and PrDP
- Valid First Aid Certificate
- Rifle Accreditations and ARH
- Trails Guide qualification with VPDA
- Astronomy knowledge advantageous
- Off-road driving in 4x4 vehicles

**Behaviours / Skills**
- 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
- Vigour, able to cope under pressure
- Excellent organizational and planning skills
- Hands on approach
- Excellent communicator
- Anticipating guests needs and facilitating the small touches that enhance the guest experience
- Sensitive to cultural issues/ patient with colleagues
- Excellent social and interpersonal skills
- Sense of ownership and pride for 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 our way of doing things
- Well groomed and a good sense of personal hygiene

**Responsibilities**:

- 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
- Prompt and efficient radio contact
- Complete Health & Safety checklists on a monthly basis
- Adhere to Sabi Sand Game Reserve Game Drive Policies

**Salary R 12 000 negotiable**
- Live-in basic furnished accommodation (possible sharing)
- Free wifi
- R1486.00 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
- Uniform provided
- 20 bed nights for family and friends annually at R750 p/p/p/night (after 3-month successful probation period)
- Leave cycle: 4 weeks on and 2 weeks off

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Education**:

- Certificate (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Field Guiding 5* Lodges Big 5 Reserve: 5 years (preferred)
- Trails Guiding 5* Game Lodges Big 5 Reserve: 5 years (preferred)

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