Trails Guide at African Echoes Recruitment

• A luxury Big 5 safari lodge in Madikwe is seeking an experienced and professional Trails Guide to join their team.
• The successful candidate will conduct game drives and bush walks while maintaining excellent relationships between trackers, guides, guests and lodge staff.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 3 years' guiding experience
• FGASA Trails Guide – NQF2/NQF4
• FGASA Nature Site Guide – NQF4
• Viewing Potentially Dangerous Animals (VPDA)
• FGASA Advanced Rifle Handling (ARH)
• Valid PDP
• First Aid, preferably Wilderness orientated
• Department of Tourism registered (DEDECT) for Madikwe
• SAPS Firearm Competency – SASSETA 117705 / 119651 / 123519 or firearm licence
• CATHSSETA certified
• Strong guest relations and communication skills
• Professional, confident and safety conscious
• Comfortable conducting bush walks and working with trackers
• Flexible and willing to assist with lodge operations

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct morning and afternoon game drives
• Conduct guided bush walks according to NWPTB regulations
• Provide wake-up calls and host guests for morning coffee
• Host guests during high tea
• Conduct guest check-ins and check-outs
• Host guests during dinner and boma evenings
• Conduct kiddies activities for children under 10
• Remove unwanted creatures from guest rooms when required
• Safely remove snakes from public areas and suites
• Conduct airstrip clearing, pick-ups and drop-offs according to Federal Air protocol
• Maintain strong communication between guides, trackers and lodge staff
• Assist with maintenance when required
• Ensure exceptional guest experiences and professional guiding standards

PACKAGE:

• Level 1 (NQF2): R15,400 per month
• Level 2 (NQF4): R15,900 per month
• Level 3 (NQF6): R16,400 per month
• R320 per bush walk
• Medical Aid contribution of R1,478.35 after 3 months
• Accommodation, meals, uniform and laundry
• Complimentary drinks during game drives/guest hosting
• Staff and family/friend accommodation benefits
• Gym and WiFi access
• Staff discounts on drinks, curio and flights
• Work cycle: 36 days on / 12 days off
• 21 floating days per year