Back up Trails- Field Guide
- Contract
- Permanent
- Salary (as advertised)
- R12 000 – R15 000 per month
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** This role is for a Back up Trails- Field Guide at Bushwise, a premier luxury safari property located in the Waterberg. The position is designed for a dedicated Guide & Back-up Trails Guide eager to learn, grow, and step into leadership, offering a pathway to take on Relief Management responsibilities during management leave. **What you will do** * Conduct professional, informative, and safe game drives and back-up walking safaris. * Deliver world-class hospitality, ensuring a personalized experience for international and local guests. * Oversee daily lodge operations, guest logistics, and team supervision during management leave cycles (Relief Management). * Assist with general lodge hosting, conservation initiatives, and day-to-day camp requirements. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Experience**: Minimum of 2 years of experience in active field guiding and backing up trails. * **Qualifications**: * Valid FGASA qualifications relevant to guiding and trails back-up. * Valid PrDP (Public Driver’s Permit). * Valid First Aid Certificate. * Valid Rifle Competency and relevant firearm proficiency certificates. * **Attributes**: A strong work ethic, positive attitude, excellent communication skills, and a genuine eagerness to take on hospitality management responsibilities. * **Advantageous**: Prior experience in luxury hospitality or previous relief management exposure. * **Note**: Preference will be given to Employment Equity (EE) candidates. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for a passionate, motivated junior guide who is driven to elevate their career in a unique bushveld environment. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, grow, expand their skill set, and step into leadership, demonstrating a strong work ethic, positive attitude, excellent communication skills, and a genuine eagerness to take on hospitality management responsibilities. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/it-computer/other-it-computer/vaalwater/back-up-trails-field-guide-id-7603878 Source: jobmail
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- At least 2 years of experience.
- First aid
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