Permanent
Backup Trails Guide
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About this role
Logistics - Contractor
Zululand
FULL TIME
Job Summary
Set within a vast Big Five wilderness in the heart of Zululand, this reserve is a pioneering conservation and rewilding project that combines luxury safari experiences with meaningful community partnerships and ecological restoration. They are seeking a passionate and knowledgeable BACKUP TRAILS GUIDE who can deliver safe, immersive bush experiences while sharing a genuine enthusiasm for wildlife, conservation, and the natural environment with guests.
Candidate Responsibilities:
* Facilitate guided bush walks and game drives, ensuring guest safety while delivering informative and engaging wildlife experiences
* Support the Lead Trails Guide during walking safaris
* Interpret the natural environment for guests, sharing knowledge of wildlife behaviour, ecology, tracking, and conservation
* Maintain safari equipment to ensure they remain in excellent working condition and comply with safety standards
* Assist with duties around the lodge and reserve as needed
Core Criteria:
* Minimum FGASA NQF2 qualification
* Backup/Apprentice Trails qualification, with the intention of attaining Lead Trails
* Rifle competency
* Valid First Aid certification
* Previous guiding experience in a Big Five reserve environment
* Strong knowledge of bushveld ecology, wildlife behaviour, and tracking
* Excellent guest interaction and interpretation skills
This is a live-in position
Wild Dreams Hospitality
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