Position TitleField Guide / Safari GuideReporting ToHead Guide / Lodge ManagerLocationPrivate Game Lodge – South Africa Job PurposeTo deliver exceptional and safe wildlife experiences to guests through guided game drives and walking safaris, while promoting conservation, environmental awareness, and the lodge’s service standards. Key Responsibilities Guest ExperienceConduct informative and engaging game drives and bush walks.Interpret animal behaviour, ecology, birdlife, and local flora.Ensure guest safety at all times during activities.Build rapport with guests and provide personalized experiences.Assist with guest hosting when required (meals, transfers, special requests). Conservation & Environmental StewardshipPromote responsible tourism and conservation ethics.Monitor wildlife sightings and report unusual animal behaviour.Assist with anti-poaching awareness and lodge conservation initiatives. Vehicle & Equipment ManagementMaintain safari vehicles in clean and roadworthy condition.Conduct daily vehicle checks (fuel, tyres, radios, safety equipment).Ensure rifles (if applicable) are safely stored and compliant with regulations. Health & SafetyAdhere to lodge safety protocols and emergency procedures.Maintain valid First Aid certification.Ensure compliance with local and national conservation laws. Administrative DutiesComplete guest registers and sighting reports.Assist with stock control of guiding equipment.Participate in training and skills development sessions. Minimum RequirementsGrade 12 (Matric).Registered with Field Guides Association of Southern Africa (FGASA).Valid CATHSSETA accreditation.Valid South African Driver’s Licence with PDP.First Aid Level 1 (minimum).Rifle competency (advantageous, depending on lodge policy).Previous guiding experience in a Big 5 reserve (advantageous). Competencies & SkillsExcellent knowledge of wildlife, bird species, and ecosystems.Strong communication and storytelling ability.Guest-focused with high service standards.P...

Position Title
Field Guide / Safari Guide
Reporting To
Head Guide / Lodge Manager
Location
Private Game Lodge – South Africa
 
Job Purpose
To deliver exceptional and safe wildlife experiences to guests through guided game drives and walking safaris, while promoting conservation, environmental awareness, and the lodge’s service standards.
 
Key Responsibilities

1. Guest Experience
Conduct informative and engaging game drives and bush walks.
Interpret animal behaviour, ecology, birdlife, and local flora.
Ensure guest safety at all times during activities.
Build rapport with guests and provide personalized experiences.
Assist with guest hosting when required (meals, transfers, special requests).

1. Conservation & Environmental Stewardship
Promote responsible tourism and conservation ethics.
Monitor wildlife sightings and report unusual animal behaviour.
Assist with anti-poaching awareness and lodge conservation initiatives.

1. Vehicle & Equipment Management
Maintain safari vehicles in clean and roadworthy condition.
Conduct daily vehicle checks (fuel, tyres, radios, safety equipment).
Ensure rifles (if applicable) are safely stored and compliant with regulations.

1. Health & Safety
Adhere to lodge safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Maintain valid First Aid certification.
Ensure compliance with local and national conservation laws.

1. Administrative Duties
Complete guest registers and sighting reports.
Assist with stock control of guiding equipment.
Participate in training and skills development sessions.
 
Minimum Requirements
Grade 12 (Matric).
Registered with Field Guides Association of Southern Africa (FGASA).
Valid CATHSSETA accreditation.
Valid South African Driver’s Licence with PDP.
First Aid Level 1 (minimum).
Rifle competency (advantageous, depending on lodge policy).
Previous guiding experience in a Big 5 reserve (advantageous).
 
Competencies & Skills
Excellent knowledge of wildlife, bird species, and ecosystems.
Strong communication and storytelling ability.
Guest-focused with high service standards.
Physically fit and able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Professional, well-presented, and team-oriented.
Ability to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.
 
Personal Attributes
Passion for wildlife and conservation.
Calm under pressure.
High level of integrity and responsibility.
Positive and energetic attitude.