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12/12/2024

🌟 Nature Guide Opportunity at a Safari Park in Gauteng🌟

A Safari Park is hiring a Nature Guide for the festive season!

Requirements:
✔️ FGASA qualified (or similar)
✔️ Valid First Aid & Code 10 driver’s license
✔️ Previous guiding experience
✔️ Passion for wildlife & working outdoors

Role Highlights:
🌿 Lead game drives with engaging wildlife commentary
🛠️ Maintain vehicles & manage logs
📋 Ensure an unforgettable guest experience

Download the Recruit a Guide app to join the team and make memories this festive season!

12/12/2024

🌿 Join the Adventure! Experienced Guide Wanted 🌿

A 5-star, 10-bed tented camp in the stunning Manyoni Private Game Reserve, KZN, is seeking a passionate and experienced guide to join their team in early January or February.

What we're looking for:
✔️ Minimum 2 years of experience at a 4- or 5-star Big 5 establishment
✔️ Valid FGASA qualification
✔️ PDP license
✔️ Current First Aid certification

If you’re ready to immerse yourself in nature, deliver unforgettable guest experiences, and be part of an incredible team, this is your chance!

Download the Recruit a Guide app today and take the next step in your guiding career.

11/05/2024

A 5 star lodge in Limpopo is on the hunt for a passionate head Ranger to join their team.

🌿 If you have:
✅ Minimum 5 years experience as a Field Guide
✅ Level 3 FGASA qualification (or equivalent, could be level 2 with experience)
✅ A strong track record of guiding excellence
✅ Experience at a 5-star lodge
✅ Excellent communication skills and ability to connect with guests from different backgrounds

Then you could be the perfect fit! As the Head Ranger, you'll lead a team of passionate guides, ensuring guests have the safari adventure of a lifetime. Ready to embark on this wild journey? Apply now and let your adventure begin! Simply download the Recruit a Guide app and complete your digital CV to apply https://www.recruitaguide.co.za/guides

09/05/2024

🌿🌟 Adventure Awaits in the Heart of KZN! 🌟🌿
Ready to lead unforgettable adventures in the wild? Join a remote family-run bushcamp as the Lead Guide! From thrilling white water rafting to captivating nature walks, your expertise will create memories to last a lifetime. Strong organizational and communication skills are a must, along with a passion for conservation. If you're ready to make a difference in the heart of KZN's wilderness, apply now via the Recruit a Guide app! https://www.recruitaguide.co.za/guides 🦎🚣‍♂️

08/05/2024

Calling all hospitality aficionados and field guides in the North West! Lead the helm as Lodge Manager or Management Couple at our client's luxury game lodge nestled in the stunning Black Rhino Game Reserve of Pilanesberg National Park. Manage operations with finesse while immersing yourself in thrilling wildlife encounters as a Field Guide. Are you ready to blend luxury hospitality with untamed wilderness? Apply now and by downloading the Recruit a Guide app and completing your digital CV https://www.recruitaguide.co.za/guides 🌿🦏

07/05/2024

A remote family run bushcamp in central KZN is seeking a dynamic individual to lead their team of adventure and nature guides in delivering unforgettable multi-day programs. From white water rafting to informative presentations, your expertise will shine as you guide groups through a range of activities. Excellent organizational and communication skills are a must, as is the ability to adapt in remote and challenging conditions. If you're ready to make a difference in the heart of KZN's wilderness, apply now! Download the Recruit a Guide app and complete your digital CV to apply. https://www.recruitaguide.co.za/guides " 🦎🚣‍♂️

06/05/2024

🌿🦓🌟 Calling all qualified female field guides in the Eastern Cape! A 4-star lodge in the heart of the Eastern Cape is searching for a Field Guide (preferably female) to joing their team. Dive into exhilarating game drives and walks, guiding guests through the wonders of nature. Are you a passionate conservationist with a knack for storytelling? Apply now by downloading the recruit a guide app and completing your digital CV. https://www.recruitaguide.co.za/guides 🌍✨

25/04/2024

🌟🏞️ Dream Job Alert! 🏞️🌟

Our client is searching for a Lodge Manager or Management Couple to lead all onsite operations at their luxury game lodge, nestled in the breathtaking Black Rhino Game Reserve section of Pilanesberg National Park!

As the heart and soul of our boutique luxury self-catering lodge, you'll oversee every aspect of the guest experience, ensuring unparalleled service and unforgettable memories. But that's not all - you'll also don your safari hat as a Field Guide, sharing your knowledge and expertise with guests on thrilling game drives and wildlife encounters.

Here's what our client is looking for in our ideal candidate(s):
- 3-5 years experience managing a lodge, with a keen eye for detail and a passion for excellence.
- 3-5 years experience as a field guide, with a deep understanding of the local wildlife and ecosystem.
- FGASA Level 1 certification, showcasing your commitment to professionalism and expertise.
- Valid Driver's License with Public Drivers Permit, because safety always comes first.
- Valid First Aid Certificate, ensuring our guests' well-being at all times.

If you're a dynamic, hands-on leader with a love for both luxury hospitality and the great outdoors, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for! 🌿🦏 Apply now and let your adventure begin! https://www.recruitaguide.co.za/guides

24/04/2024

🌿🦓🌟 Vacancy: Field Guide (preferably female) at a 4-star lodge in the Eastern Cape!

As a Field Guide, you'll embark on thrilling game drives and walks, providing guests with an interpretive journey through the stunning landscapes of the Eastern Cape. Your responsibilities will include educating guests on the area's flora, fauna, and geology, ensuring their safety and well-being throughout their stay, and maintaining the highest standards of service and professionalism.

Here's what our client is looking for in their ideal candidate:

Minimum FGASA Level 1 and registered with FGASA
Valid driver's license and PDP
Nature guide certification with DEAT
First Aid certification
Minimum of two years experience in the field
Passion for conservation and wildlife
Great interpersonal skills and a knack for creating memorable guest experiences
Additionally, you'll need to be prepared to obtain Addo Park certification to lead tours into the Addo National Park with guests.

If you're ready to immerse yourself in the beauty of nature while sharing your knowledge and passion with others, we want to hear from you!
To apply, download the Recruit a Guide App and complete your digital CV today:
https://www.recruitaguide.co.za/guides

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05/04/2024

Field guides: It's 10 minutes till the gates close, and you're still 10 minutes away from the exit. Your American clients are adamant about spotting a leopard before they leave. Suddenly, you get a radio call - "Ingwe!" just 10 minutes away from your current location (and away from the gate)! 🐆 What's your move? Risk it for the leopard biscuit or play it safe and head back? 🚗💨

04/04/2024

Hey Cape Town tour guides! 🇿🇦 What's your absolute favourite restaurant in the Mother City to treat your tourists to for a quintessential Cape Town experience? Share your go-to spot and why it captures the true essence of this vibrant city! Tag them in the comments below 🍽️🌟

03/04/2024

Is South Africa's new ban on captive breeding the solution we've been waiting for, or a potential Pandora's box? 🤔🌿🦁 Join the debate: Will this move truly safeguard our precious lions and rhinos, or could it inadvertently fuel the illegal wildlife trade? What are your thoughts?


https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-03-30-cabinet-approves-end-to-captive-breeding-of-lions-and-rhinos/?fbclid=IwAR15oBa0SizUD6WmQDjsHnRjC_9dedI5ZbzEyMTJatJhwXP2iVJ-pdRfxzw_aem_AZwnqVkqdvgO6dk0WbpY4y9OghUkmW81q8TQ07_apb_L6TJamgIAttcBL3FIT41pxlWdob0w8rI3HnJlOsprKtWq

After nearly a decade of inquiries, reports and a parliamentary colloquium, the government has approved an end to captive breeding of lions and rhinos.