19/05/2026
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Safari JOBS is searching for an experienced Senior Guide for a high-end safari environment where exceptional guiding standards, confident guest hosting, and personalised safari experiences are key.
This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned guide looking to step into a role where experience, presence, and high standards will be truly valued.
The Guideโs core focus will be to lead guided walks, conduct game drives, and provide a confident senior presence around guests, including hosting and guest interaction. when not actively out on walks or drives.
This is a bespoke safari environment, with no set activity times for guests, requiring a flexible, guest-aware guide who can tailor each safari experience with confidence and professionalism.
Our client would also welcome couple applications, specifically where the Guideโs partner is an experienced lodge Front of House professional or Spa Therapist.
Safari JOBS will gladly share and discuss the specific location details with suitably matched applicants during the application process.
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Clear criminal record;
Excellent employment track record โ references will be verified;
Excellent English fluency & literacy;
FGASA Trails Guide (1st Rifle) โ preferably NQF 4;
CATHSETTA VPDA, ARH & SAPS competency;
Big 5 vehicle guiding and walking experience in a 4 / 5 star lodge environment;
First Aid;
FGASA membership;
NDT registered;
PrDP;
All licences, memberships, qualifications must be valid
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Own rifle;
Previous Assistant / Head Guide / Guide mentorship experience;
Bush Lane qualification (30/20/10 or 15/10/5);
Other special skills qualifications e.g. Specialist Birding, Astronomy etc
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Confident & stable; Good vehicle knowledge; Able to host Guests with ease; Well-spoken and well presented; Must be passionate about conservation and hospitality. Demonstrated leadership skills with a track record of developing high performance teams; Strong organisational skills with the ability to multi-task efficiently in a demanding / high occupancy environment.
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The prime responsibilities are to A. Lead walks, B. Conduct game drives, C. Guest interaction / hosting - when not leading walks or busy with game drives;
Deliver exceptional guest experiences;
To support the continued development of the property and elevated safari experience, helping to maintain the lodgeโs top-ranking position;
Provide support with general habitat, property, or maintenance-related tasks as required;
๐๐ค๐ฉ๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐๐๐ก๐ก๐ฎ ๐๐ก๐จ๐ค ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐๐๐ก๐ค๐ฌ (๐๐ช๐๐ก๐๐๐๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ & ๐๐ ๐๐ก๐ก ๐ฟ๐๐ฅ๐๐ฃ๐๐๐ฃ๐ฉ):
Assistant Head Guide / Head Guide related duties;
Assistance / input regarding other operational / specific project related tasks;
Providing mentorship, training, and ongoing upliftment to others within the guiding department
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Guide salary: R25 - R30, 000.00 gross NEG. per month, DOE & qualifications;
(Partner salary: Approx. R12 โ R15, 000.00 gross NEG, plus commission if a Therapist);
Gratuities;
Accommodation provided;
Utilities;
3 meals per day;
Uniform & laundry;
Performance-related bonuses or any similar additional payments are not guaranteed and remain entirely at the discretion of the company
Work Cycle: 21 days on, 7 days off + 21 annual leave days.
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Please submit your ๐๐ฝ-๐๐ผ-๐ฑ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฒ ๐๐ฉ, a recent ๐ต๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ-๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ-๐๐ต๐ผ๐๐น๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฝ๐ต๐ผ๐๐ผ๐ด๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ต, copies of relevant ๐พ๐๐ฎ๐น๐ถ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ / certificates, and contactable references for your ๐น๐ฎ๐๐ ๐๐ต๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฒ ๐ฟ๐ผ๐น๐ฒ๐. Written reference letters to be included if available.
Application email: ๐ฐ๐@๐๐ฎ๐ณ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ท๐ผ๐ฏ๐.๐ฐ๐ผ.๐๐ฎ
๐๐บ๐ฎ๐ถ๐น ๐๐๐ฏ๐ท๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ ๐น๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ: Your Name & Surname + JOB ID CODE (SJโฆ)
We sincerely value every application submitted. While only shortlisted candidates who meet the role requirements will be contacted, you are most welcome to follow our advertising & social media platforms for future opportunities that may better align with your profile.
