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Guide Trainer
Job Location:
Job Location:
Phalaborwa - South Africa
Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Salary:
Experience Required:
3-5years
Experience Required:
Posted:
19 August 2026 (8 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
16 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
GUIDE TRAINER.
a Big 5 Reserve in the Hoedspruit are is looking for a passionate and experienced Guide Trainer to develop mentor and inspire our guiding team.
a Big 5 Reserve in the Hoedspruit are is looking for a passionate and experienced Guide Trainer to develop mentor and inspire our guiding team.
This exciting opportunity is ideal for a knowledgeable and engaging professional who is committed to developing world-class guides promoting a culture of continuous learning and ensuring exceptional guest experiences.
The successful candidate will lead guide training coaching and competency assessments while enhancing guiding excellence wildlife interpretation hospitality standards firearm proficiency and overall professional development across the Guiding Department.
Key Areas of Responsibilities:
Guide Training & Development
Game Drive Assessments & Coaching
Hospitality & Guest Experience Training
Wildlife Knowledge & Interpretation
Firearm & Safety Training
Guide Assessments Qualifications & Professional Development
Collaboration & Departmental Support
Requirements
Training Reporting & Administration Minimum Requirements:
FGASA Level 3 (Level 2 minimum with significant training experience).
Registered DEAT Nature Site Guide.
Valid PDP.
Valid First Aid Level 2 (or higher).
Valid PFTC Firearm Competency and Advanced Rifle Handling (ARH) certification.
Minimum 7 years guiding experience within a luxury safari environment.
Minimum 3 years experience coaching mentoring or training guides.
Proven experience conducting guide assessments.
Excellent knowledge of South African wildlife ecology and conservation.
Computer literacy (MS Office).
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Required Education:
M
