Field Guide

Our client is seeking an experienced Field Guide to join the Colechester operation, Conduct guided game drives and bush activities Host guests during their lodge stay, including assisting with arrivals, departures, schedules, activities and special events Coordinate guest requirements with lodge, kitchen and other operational teams; assist with menu coordination when required Support front-of-house administration, including guest billing, procurement and stock control Assist with monthly stock reporting and lodge inventories Carry out room checks and support service standards across the lodge, including when the Lodge Manager is unavailable Assist with transfers and other lodge duties as required Trace and locate wildlife using sound bush knowledge and fieldcraft; record sightings and report unusual animal movements or incidents Assist with wildlife counts, including off-season counts, and with conservation and environmental management activities Promote responsible and ethical wildlife viewing and contribute to a safe, educational bush experience Help maintain roads, viewing points and field infrastructure when required Put guest and team safety first during all guided activities Follow operating procedures, assess risks and respond appropriately to wildlife encounters and emergencies Inspect safari vehicles and guiding equipment regularly; keep vehicles clean, fuelled and ready for use Check that radios and safety equipment are serviceable, and report mechanical, safety or operational concerns promptly Complete guiding reports, wildlife sighting records, vehicle checklists and guest activity records accurately Maintain accurate fuel and mileage logs and assist with photographic or marketing content when required Follow lodge systems and procedures and keep relevant stock and operational records up to date Requirements Grade 12 At least 1–2 years’ experience as a field guide in a safari lodge or private game reserve environment FGASA Level 1 or higher, with the required theory and practical components completed Current tourist guide registration with the relevant Provincial Registrar, or the ability to obtain registration before undertaking tourist-guiding duties Valid First Aid certificate Valid Code 8 driver’s licence and Professional Driving Permit (PDP) Sound knowledge of wildlife, ecology and conservation, with strong communication and guest-service skills Able to work flexible hours, including weekends and public holidays, and to work effectively in a remote bush environment