Senior Field Guide – Conservation Focused
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Job Location:
Thabazimbi - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
ZAR 10000 - 10000
Experience Required:
4-5years
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- Guiding & Guest Experience
- Lead daily game drives bush walks and specialist interpretive activities at an advanced guiding level.
- Deliver accurate engaging and conservation-focused natural history interpretation.
- Ensure the highest standards of guest safety professional conduct and vehicle handling
- Tailor guiding experiences to suit a variety of guest interests with a strong emphasis on conservation education.
- Act as an ambassador for the reserves conservation philosophy and environmental values.
- Actively support and participate in conservation projects biodiversity monitoring and ecological research initiatives.
- Assist with wildlife management activities such as tracking species identification data collection and habitat assessments.
- Promote responsible wildlife viewing practices and ethical guiding standards.
- Contribute to erosion control invasive species management and habitat rehabilitation programs where required.
- Support sustainability initiatives including waste management water conservation and environmental compliance.
- Mentor train and support junior field guides and trainees.
- Conduct practical guiding assessments and provide ongoing performance feedback.
- Assist with guide training programs including conservation education and site-specific ecological knowledge.
- Lead by example in professionalism safety awareness and conservation ethics.
- Maintain accurate trip logs wildlife sightings records and conservation data.
- Assist with vehicle checks radio protocols and guiding equipment management.
- Support reserve management with incident reporting and compliance monitoring.
- Participate in scheduled meetings briefings and conservation forums.
Requirements
- Nature Site Guide Qualification: NQF Level 2 or Level 4 (Essential)
- Valid Professional Driving Permit (PDP)
- Valid First Aid Certificate
- Proven senior-level guiding experience in a wildlife or conservation environment
- Advanced bushcraft tracking and species identification skills
- Strong ecological knowledge of African fauna flora and ecosystems
- Excellent communication presentation and guest engagement skills
- High level of physical fitness and ability to work in remote conditions
- Strong ethical compass with a genuine commitment to conservation
Required Skills:
Diploma or certificate in Hospitality Management (or equivalent experience). Minimum 12 years experience in a hospitality or lodge environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and multitasking abilities. Computer literacy (Microsoft Office reservations or PMS systems advantageous). Professional presentable and guest-centric approach. Willingness to live on-site and work flexible hours including weekends and holidays.
Required Education:
Nature Site Guide Qualification: NQF Level 2 or Level 4 (Essential)Valid Professional Driving Permit (PDP)Valid First Aid CertificateProven senior-level guiding experience in a wildlife or conservation environmentAdvanced bushcraft tracking and species identification skillsStrong ecological knowledge of African fauna flora and ecosystemsExcellent communication presentation and guest engagement skillsHigh level of physical fitness and ability to work in remote conditionsStro
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