01/10/2026
WE ARE RECRUITING: ADVENTURE TOUR GUIDE
📍 West Rand, Gauteng
💰 Salary: Market Related including benefits
📅 Start ASAP
We are looking for an experienced Adventure Tour Guide to lead Afrikaans-speaking tour groups on scheduled journeys through Botswana, Zambia and Malawi. This is a hands-on role combining guiding, professional driving, guest care, cross-border logistics, catering, tour finances and administration.
Key responsibilities:
Deliver safe, informative and well-organised tours in line with approved itineraries.
Manage manifests, headcounts, indemnities and guest documentation.
Provide destination, nature, cultural and local information throughout the journey.
Coordinate scheduled activities, entrance arrangements and national park visits.
Drive safely and complete pre-departure vehicle, equipment and document checks.
Manage border crossings and required passenger, statutory and cross-border documentation.
Take responsibility for guest safety and emergency procedures.
Manage tour funds, expenditure and post-tour financial reconciliation.
Complete guide reports, guest feedback, tour files and administration.
Minimum requirements:
Fluent spoken and written Afrikaans and English.
Valid Code 10 driving license and Professional Driving Permit (PrDP).
NQF Level 2 or 4 Tourism Guiding Certificate or National Tour Guide qualification.
Valid first-aid certification.
Leadership ability and confidence managing groups of travellers.
Guiding and professional driving capability.
Basic mechanical knowledge.
Previous overland adventure guiding experience is preferred. German language ability and experience travelling or guiding in Botswana, Zambia, Malawi or similar Southern African destinations will be advantageous, as will experience with cross-border documentation, group finances and multi-day tour logistics.
📧 To apply, send your CV to Vanessa: [email protected]
Please Note: Due to the volume of applications received, we are only able to reach out to candidates that meet the minimum requirements.