ZMO - 19557 - Senior Trails Guide (Sabi Sands, MP)

Employer Description5-Star Luxury Safari Lodges

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

Deputize 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 (Pr

DP)

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

Benefits

Live in accommodation – bachelor with own room, bathroom and kitchen unit

Meals on duty4 weeks in/2 weeks off leave cycle