Field Guide

Description:

Conducting Safaris:– Lead game drives, bush walks and other activities to provide guests with an immersive and educational wildlife experience.– Ensure the safety of guests during all safari activities.Wildlife Knowledge:– Possess in-depth knowledge of the local wildlife, including animal behaviour, bird species, and plant life.– Share information about the environment, ecology, community, and conservation efforts with the guests.Guest Interaction:– Interact with guests in a professional and friendly manner, providing excellent customer service.– Answer questions and engage in informative discussions about the wildlife and surrounds.– Be sensitive to guest’s preferences such as birders, looking for specific species, and try and manage their expectation within the context of what nature delivers.– Ensure that you are able to adjust your engagement when you have a number of different nationalities and generations on your vehicle/walk.– Be sensitive to guests who want limited interaction with the guide and those who want more engagement and tailor your response accordingly.– Hosting guests at meals and/or for drinks, as required by the Camp Manager or your guests.– If guests reveal problems or additional special requirements that are not yet recorded in the day sheet or guest preferences, or that the management are not aware of, then these must be communicated to the Camp Manager as soon as they become known, and you are able to do so discreetly.Food & Beverage:– Service of food and beverages by the guide must be in accordance with hygienic standards which must be adhered to in accordance with the SOP and general good hygienic practices.– Must have a knowledge of the wines and spirits served in the camps and be able to serve them correctly on game drives according to the SOPs for serving wine, spirits and non-alcoholic drinks.– Be familiar with the service of coffee and tea according to the set SOPs.– Must have a full understanding of the meals served in the bush an...

• A valid and current South African guide’s licence and valid PrDP special driver’s licence.
• FGASA Qualification Minimum of NQF 4 with Backup Trails. Lead Trails will be a bonus.
• DEAT Registration (Mpumalanga).
• 3 Years Experience as a Field Guide/Ranger in a Big Five Game Reserve
• Self-disciplined, punctual and respectful.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for international guests with diverse cultures. Must have an outgoing hosting personality.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for staff, being respectful of their culture. A basic knowledge of Shangaan or another African language is recommended.
• Must be familiar with basic vehicle maintenance in order to communicate with the maintenance team to troubleshoot problems.
• Must be familiar with how to drive in a variety of on- and off-road conditions.
• Must be familiar with radio etiquette and able to ensure that radio conversations are kept short and direct, with no unnecessary chatter.
• Good initiative to cope with difficult situations in a remote environment.
• A valid first aid training certificate to handle trauma care.

Requirements:

• A valid and current South African guide’s licence and valid PrDP special driver’s licence.
• FGASA Qualification Minimum of NQF 4 with Backup Trails. Lead Trails will be a bonus.
• DEAT Registration (Mpumalanga).
• 3 Years Experience as a Field Guide/Ranger in a Big Five Game Reserve
• Self-disciplined, punctual and respectful.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for international guests with diverse cultures. Must have an outgoing hosting personality.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for staff, being respectful of their culture. A basic knowledge of Shangaan or another African language is recommended.
• Must be familiar with basic vehicle maintenance in order to communicate with the maintenance team to troubleshoot problems.
• Must be familiar with how to drive in a variety of on- and off-road conditions.
• Must be familiar with radio etiquette and able to ensure that radio conversations are kept short and direct, with no unnecessary chatter.
• Good initiative to cope with difficult situations in a remote environment.
• A valid first aid training certificate to handle trauma care.