Field Guide

Duties:

Conduct guided guest experience and activities on the reserve by interpreting the natural and cultural environment. The guided experience can be on foot, in canoe, vehicle or bicycle.
All guiding activities should be conducted in such a manner as to cause the least amount of damage to the environment
Complete or assist in guest lodge check-in and orientation.
Wake-up calls and oversee the organisation of all guest activities.
Packing cooler-box with drinks and checking the hotbox in the morning, ensuring you have everything required.
Facilitate as the communicator between the guest and the appropriate lodge departments
Operate, maintain and clean your 4x4 company vehicle
Assume full responsibility for your company vehicle and any other company issued equipment and will be held accountable for any loss or damage.
Design and implement projects including conservation, social responsibility, marketing & promotion, guest activity and new product development.
Compilation of guest itineraries & programs
Assist with reserve management tasks, including game capture, monitoring programs, maintenance, veld management and problem animal control.
Assisting when necessary, with stock and inventory management and reporting
Maintain the relationship between field guide and landowner by respecting and protecting their property, whilst operating strictly within the legal guidelines and regulations
Responsible for the safety, comfort and enjoyment of your guests.

Requirements:

Grade 12
FGASA Level 1 qualifications as a Field Guide
At least 2+ years previous experience as a Field Guide
Valid drivers license and PDP.
Valid First Aid Certificate
DEAT registration in the Western Cape
Knowledge about WC Fauna and Flora
Preferable knowledge about Bushmans Paintings
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in English
Physically and mentally fit.
A working knowledge of local fauna, flora, ecology, ethno-botany, archaeology, geology, night sky, climate and first aid.
Basic ability to identify major tracks and signs.
Ability to safely operate a canoe, re-curve bow & arrow, mountain bike, telescope, fly fishing equipment and 4x4 vehicle.
Basic 4x4 maintenance skills.
A working knowledge of the fundamentals of photography.
A good knowledge of guiding in a luxury lodge environment.
A thorough knowledge of all aspects of field guiding.
Good knowledge of luxury travel market.
Computer literate in MS Power Point, MS Excel and MS Word