Senior Trails Guide (Sabi Sands, MP)

Permanent

Ref #19557-ZMO

  • Mpumalanga
  • Hospitality
zimkhithacv@pcs-sa.co.za
Employer Description
5-Star Luxury Safari Lodge
Job Description

A luxury safari lodge in a renowned Big 5 reserve is seeking a professional Senior Trails Guide to join their guiding team. This is a permanent, live‑in role offering the opportunity to deliver exceptional guest experiences through game drives and armed walking trails, while mentoring junior guides and trackers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead game drives and armed walking trails, ensuring guest safety and enjoyment
  • Interpret wildlife behaviour, tracking sign and ecological themes for guests
  • Host guests during meals and lodge downtime, ensuring needs are met
  • Uphold safety protocols and manage dangerous game encounters
  • Maintain rifles, vehicles, and guiding equipment to the highest standard
  • Mentor junior guides and trackers, supporting team development
  • Deputise for the Head Guide when required
  • Contribute to reserve management and lodge operations when not guiding
Qualifications
  • Minimum 3–5 years’ professional guiding experience, with proven walking-trails experience in Big 5 terrain.
  • Proven walking trails experience in Big 5 terrain
  • Full FGASA Professional Field Guide (NQF4)
  • Full FGASA Trails Guide (VPDA) qualification with current Advanced Rifle Handling (ARH) – Apprentice Trails Guide status will not be considered
  • Registered Tourist Guide with the relevant Provincial Registrar under the Tourism Act, holding a valid badge and guide ID
  • Valid First Aid certification (Level 2 or equivalent wilderness first aid)
  • Valid driver’s license with a current Professional Driving Permit (PrDP)
Skills
  • Confident, calm, and decisive under pressure
  • Strong leadership presence with mentoring ability
  • Excellent command of English; additional languages advantageous
  • Warm, outgoing personality with a passion for guest engagement
  • Professional presentation and attention to detail
  • Team player with adaptability and problem‑solving ability
Salary/Package
R 11 000 – R16 000 depending on experience and qualifications
Benefits
  • Live in accommodation – bachelor with own room, bathroom and kitchen unit
  • Meals on duty
  • 4 weeks in/2 weeks off leave cycle
Job Post Expiration
2026-10-18

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