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Senior Field Guide

Bushwise


Job Location:

Ladismith - South Africa

Salary: Not provided by the employer
Experience Required: 3-5years
Posted: 24 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 21 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary




Overview

We are seeking an experienced and guest-focused Senior Field Guide to join our luxury safari lodge team. This role is suited to a well-rounded guide who delivers exceptional immersive safari experiences while also being capable of stepping into a lodge management role during management leave periods.

The ideal candidate is passionate about the natural world confident in leadership and able to combine strong guiding storytelling and guest hosting with operational oversight



Core Responsibilities

Guiding & Guest Experience

  • Conduct twice-daily game drives and/or guided walks tailored to guest interests
  • Deliver engaging interpretive experiences focused on:
    • Big 5 and large predators
    • General game and ecosystems
    • Birdlife (400 species)
  • Provide insight into endangered species such as black rhino cheetah and pangolin
  • Offer high-level storytelling and interpretive guiding enhancing guest connection to nature
  • Host guests during meals and lodge activities ensuring a luxury-level experience
  • Assist guests with wildlife photography guidance where appropriate
  • Ensure strict adherence to guest safety and guiding standards


Operational & Team Support

  • Work closely with Lodge Management to ensure smooth daily operations
  • Maintain safari vehicles equipment and guiding standards
  • Assist with basic lodge and farm maintenance when required
  • Support team collaboration and uphold service standards across departments
  • Assist with administrative duties and reporting as needed


Relief Lodge Management Duties

(When Lodge Managers are on leave)

  • Oversee day-to-day lodge operations and staff coordination
  • Ensure exceptional guest experience across all touchpoints
  • Act as the primary on-site host and problem solver
  • Handle guest queries special requests and service recovery where needed
  • Supervise housekeeping maintenance and guiding teams
  • Assist with basic administration stock control and operational reporting
  • Maintain a calm professional leadership presence at all times


Personal Attributes

  • Strong leadership ability with a guest-first mindset
  • Passionate about nature conservation and storytelling
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Reliable responsible and adaptable
  • Hands-on proactive and solutions-driven
  • Physically fit and comfortable in a remote bush environment
  • Strong team player with mentoring capability




Requirements

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 35 years experience in a luxury safari lodge environment
  • NQF2 - NQF4
  • DEAT / NDT Registration
  • Valid First Aid Certificate
  • Valid PDP License
  • Advanced Rifle Handling (ARH)
  • Strong birding knowledge and interpretive guiding skills
  • Proven off-road driving and vehicle management experience
  • Clear criminal record and all legal requirements in place



Benefits

Employment Details

  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Salary: R12 000 depending on experience
  • Accommodation: Unfurnished accommodation provided
  • Uniform: Provided
  • Meals medical aid provident fund: Not included
  • Relocation costs: Not covered



Required Education:

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