Enter a job title or keyword
Back up Trails- Field Guide
Job Location:
Job Location:
Modimolle - South Africa
Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Salary:
Experience Required:
3-5years
Experience Required:
Posted:
22 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
19 January 2027
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Are you a passionate motivated junior guide looking to elevate your career in a unique bushveld environment A premier luxury safari property in the Waterberg is seeking a dedicated Guide & Back-up Trails Guide who is eager to learn grow and step into leadership.
This role is perfect for a driven individual looking to expand their skill set offering a clear pathway to take on Relief Management responsibilities when the lodge managers are away.
Key Responsibilities
- Guiding & Trails: Conduct professional informative and safe game drives and back-up walking safaris.
- Guest Relations: Deliver world-class hospitality ensuring an unforgettable personalized experience for international and local guests.
- Relief Management: Oversee daily lodge operations guest logistics and team supervision during management leave cycles.
- Property & Conservation Support: Assist with general lodge hosting conservation initiatives and day-to-day camp requirements.
Requirements
Requirements & Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in active field guiding and backing up trails.
- Qualifications:
- Valid FGASA qualifications relevant to guiding and trails back-up.
- Valid PrDP (Public Drivers Permit).
- Valid First Aid Certificate.
- Valid Rifle Competency and relevant firearm proficiency certificates.
- Valid FGASA qualifications relevant to guiding and trails back-up.
- Attributes: A strong work ethic positive attitude excellent communication skills and a genuine eagerness to take on hospitality management responsibilities.
- Advantageous: Prior experience in luxury hospitality or previous relief management exposure.
Please note: Preference will be given to Employment Equity (EE) candidates.
Benefits
What We Offer
- A competitive salary of R12000 R15000 PM based on experience.
- On-site accommodation and meals.
- A supportive growth-oriented environment with direct mentorship in luxury lodge management.
Required Education:
M
