Kariega Game Reserve is looking for passionate field guides which have the following compulsory qualifications:

• Valid PDP
• Valid 1st Aid
• Valid DEAT
• FGASA Nature site guide level 1 or 2
• FGASA Back up or Full Trails guide
• Valid ARH

The company shall provide guiding training programs and develop the guide as much as possible.

 

Salary dependent on qualifications.

 

All applicants are to submit there C.V with head and shoulder photo to training@kariega.co.za

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Jenman African Safaris specialises in small-group scheduled and tailor-made private guided safaris throughout Southern Africa. Our group sizes range between 4 and 12 clients. We operate camping and lodge safaris run in custom built 4x4 vehicles. We are currently looking for more guides, particularly German speaking guides.

• min FGASA 1/CATHSSETA accreditation 

• 1st Aid certificate 

• Valid passport 

• Registered with National Department of Tourism

• Excellent interpersonal skills 

• Good cooking skills 

• Excellent knowledge of Southern African areas, cultures and surroundings 

A valid code 8 or 10 license + PDP will be required when guiding with groups of 8 or less as you will be required to work on your own as a driver, guide and cook.

If you are interested please send your C.V. to operations@jenmansafaris.com

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Rangers and junior rangers needed for one of the game lodges in the African Anthology portfolio. The lodge is Thandeka Game Lodge and it is in the Warmbaths area near Mabula lodge. The starting salary is around R3500 per guide and comes with all the normal things expected with the job. View the lodge on the following website: www.thandekalodge.com  for further info.

Need a minimum of FGASA 1, DEAT, THETA, PDP and current First Aid.

Send an email with your CV and head and shoulders photograph directly to the owner Mr. Hilary Bentel at hbentel@worldonline.co.za 

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We are looking for a dedicated, committed, hard working, passionate Junior Guide for a work opportunity in our lion and rhino conservation monitoring programme in the Selati Game Reserve. It is a very good opportunity as the guide will not only guide, but it will develop research and analysis skills. The guide will have the objective to monitor and track the Selati lions, rhinos, elephants, leopards and collect data on other species, with the help of the volunteers that join our project.

 

• Normal Game Drive to specifically monitor our lions but also elephant, leopards and white rhinos

• Specifically monitor the rhinos and help in granting their security

• Farm management activities

• Koppie climbing with the volunteers

• Bush walks with the volunteers

• Data insert and analysis

• Writing weekly, monthly and annual reports for the reserve

• Creation of ID kits on lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos and spotted hyenas

• House works

• The guide will be on duty on a rotary basis with the other guides for the duration of 1 week

• Give FGASA lectures to our volunteers once a week on a rotary basis with the other staff members

 

Requirements: 

• FGASA Level 1 (Theory and Practical completed)

• FULL Trails Guide qualification (preferred)

• SASSETA rifle competency certificate and government certificate. 

• Valid DEAT registration

• Valid PDP license

• Valid First Aid certificate

• Previous experience as Field Guide or in similar research and monitoring environment will be and advantage

• Computer literacy skills including Excel, Word

• Fluent in English, spoken and written. 

• Positive, passionate attitude. 

 

- 4x4 and off-road driving experience. 

- Ability to work in a team where both team and own responsibilities must be carried out. 

- Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with people from diverse backgrounds. 

- Excellent organisational skills, punctuality, commitment and precision

- Passion and knowledge for fauna and flora of the Lowveld region. 

- Pro-activity, self-motivation, flexibility

 

Start date: End of April-May

Duration: 1 year with the possibility of renewal

Trial period: 2 months

Contacts: suschir85@hotmail.com

Phone Number: Koos +27 83 334 7225 or +27 79 877 2717 

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South Africa’s leading corporate player in the development and management of property and the leisure sector, currently has the following opportunity at Waterberg Game Park.  In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the Group, preference shall be given, but not limited to candidates from the designated groups.

                          

 The successful candidate will be responsible but not be limited to, liaison with fellow staff and Management in the planning of daily activities. Office administration, handling guest related queries and telephone duties. The ideal candidate must be a self–starter, who recognises detail at first glance and has the proven ability to handle pressure, conflict and take decisions based on availing circumstances. 

• FGASA  Level 1 or  similar qualifications • Must be DEAT registered and be in possession of valid PDP license • First Aid training will be an advantage • Previous experience as Field Guide or in similar environment will be and advantage • Computer literacy skills including Excel, Word and Hotelier • Own transport • Single accommodation available • Must be prepared to work weekends, public holidays and standby duties. 

Send your CV and quote reference # to:

 vacancies@beekmangroup.com 

 039 688 5168

Closing date: 27 March 2013

Only short listed candidates will be     contacted.

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A small camp situated in the Thornybush Game Reserve that sleeps 12 guests.

• FGASA Level 1 (prefer level 2 theory)

• Back-up Trails

• ARH

• PDP

• First Aid Level 1

• DEAT

• R4000

• Live in

• Meals

Jack Hutchinson

Manager

Kwa-Mbili Game Lodge

Email: kwambiligamelodge@yahoo.com

Tel: 015 793 2773

http://www.kwambili.com/

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Salary:  R7000 –R8500 dependant on experience and qualifications (incl. accommodation and meals on duty), based on company salary structure. 

Location: South Africa - Limpopo 

Start date: 04 July 2013

Bushwise Field Guides (www.bushwise.co.za) is a well-established and reputable, leading FGASA accredited training provider, offering one year and six month FGASA Level 1 field guide training programmes to the local and international markets. 

Bushwise is expanding, and requires another trainer. This position offers a great opportunity for passionate, professional guides to further their own knowledge and enhance other skills which are required to be an outstanding trainer/ facilitator. 

- Training learners in the form of class room based tutorials, and applying the knowledge practically in the bush. 

- Conducting game drives and walks with the learners. 

- Ensuring strict health and safety protocol in the field and at base. 

- Other duties to do regarding course outlines or maintenance around campus. This will be discussed with you and will be dependant on the skills you have to offer.

- FULL FGASA level 2 

- FULL Trails Guide qualification (preferred) 

- Valid driver’s licence with PDP

- Valid first aid certificate. 

- SASSETA rifle competency certificate and government certificate. 

- Fluent in English, spoken and written. 

- Positive, passionate attitude. 

- DEAT registered.                                           

- Minimum two years guiding experience in a big 5 area. 

- 4x4 and off-road driving experience. 

- Ability to work in a team where both team and own responsibilities must be carried out. 

- Previous training experience an advantage

- Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with people from diverse backgrounds. 

- Excellent organisational skills. 

- Passion and knowledge for fauna and flora of the Lowveld region. 

- Pro-activity, self-motivation, flexibility and excellent

people skills are essential as are the preparedness to work flexible hours.

- Computer Literacy 

Contact name: Charles Delport

Contact email: charles@bushwise.co.za

Telephone: 082 971 7654             

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We have a vacancy for a LEVEL 2 Nature Guide. The position will suit a candidate who really want to grow in the industry with a future view into management. A vibrant, outgoing person who is comfortable in speaking to groups of people with the ability to sell activities. We have game drive concessions into the iSimangaliso Wetland Park for both day and night, operate drives in Hluhluwe / iMfolozi Park, walking trails and have our own tour boat on the St Lucia Estuary.

This position is available immediately and accommodation is provided. I am willing to look at salary, depending on experience etc.

Please contact Deon via email gm@elephantlake.co.za if you are interested in this position.

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We are a tour operator based in Glenferness area (near Kyalami) looking for a candidate to fill a full-time administration assistant position within our office.

 

Description:

Candidate would be required to carry out duties within a team environment, so a good level of communication is needed.  

The role as administration assistant requires a logical thinker and attention to detail, as well as building and maintaining relationships with agents and suppliers. 

Applicant must be adept at computer skills and have knowledge of working with Microsoft Office (specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook).

Travel experience in Southern Africa would be beneficial. 

Applicant must be honest, trustworthy & reliable, and willing to work under pressure. 

Duties to include (but not limited to):

• Make bulk bookings for all accommodation in advance

• Send final rooming lists to accommodation establishments 1 month before tour departure to confirm bulk bookings

• Pay all accommodation establishments & send proof of payments

• Find alternative accommodation when required

• Book pre and post tour accommodation when requested

• Book extra tours and private departure tours

• Collection and updating of rates for accommodation, entrance fees etc. 

• Draw up reservations lists for all tours

• Compile all paperwork for guides to take on tour

• Go through paperwork and tour details with guides before their tour departs

Please send your summarised CV with expected salary to res2@sunway-safaris.com and we will contact you.

Should you not be contacted back within 14 days of application please consider your application for this position as unsuccessful.  We keep a record of all CV's and may contact you in the future should suitable positions come available.

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