Field Guide
- Port Elizabeth, R4 000 – R5 000 Per Month
Benefits: live in full housekeeping, laundry and meals
Dynamic opportunity for a self-motivate, energetic Field Guide to join a 5* property based in the Eastern Cape. Our client requires the successful candidate to handle the following duties:
- Conduct memorable and informative Game drives and bush walks in Big Five area,
Responsibility of the safety and well-being of guests,
- Hosting of guests and night duty (camp is not fenced – guides rotate night duty which involves walking guests back to their rooms after dinner)
- Bush clearing and road maintenance,
- Transfers of guests and staff when required,
- Take responsibility of general vehicle upkeep and maintenance,
- Conducting research projects in affiliation with SANParks,
- Take part in training,
- Uphold National Park conservation practices.
This is a live in position – 21 days on and 5 days off
Qualifications:
- FGASA – level 2
- Back-up trails an advantage
- ARH
- Rifle competency certificate – SAPS white card
- Valid first Aid Certificate – minimum level 1
- PDP Licence – Code 10
- THETA / DEAT registered
- 1-2 years’ experience in 5* would be advantageous
- Computer literate – MS Office
- 4 x 4 and off road driving experience
- Must be fluent in English – written & spoken
Soft Skills:
- Passionate,
- Hard-working,
- team player,
- Reliable, and of sober habits,
- Honest, enthusiastic and willing to give guests more than just a ‘Big Five’ experience, but also to convey a conservation and cultural message.
- Candidates for this position should be passionate about conservation, enjoy working with people and sharing knowledge.