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Lodge Anchor & Guide Couple Position

Lodge Anchor & Guide Couple Position

BushwiseDurban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
30+ days ago
Job description

Role Information

Beautiful Lodge situated on the foothills of the Kwazulu Natal Drankensburg range. This is a dual guest-facing couple role combining Lodge Anchor (assistant management & hosting) and Guide (game drives nature walks and horse guiding).

The couple will play a pivotal role in ensuring exceptional guest experiences smooth lodge operations and unique outdoor activities. Both roles require a proactive hands-on approach teamwork and passion for hospitality and guiding. Any couple who takes this role will boost their CV with unique work experience and skills gained.

Key Responsibilities

Lodge Anchor

  • Act as second-in-command to the Lodge Manager stepping in during her absence.
  • Host and interact with guests anticipating needs and ensuring a seamless experience.
  • Supervise and coordinate lodge staff in line with Fair Trade principles .
  • Organize and oversee daily guest activities such as sundowners tea stops and special outdoor dining events.
  • Manage basic lodge administration and contribute to operational organisation.
  • Assist with weekly shopping trips and logistics.
  • Maintain high standards of hospitality service and guest satisfaction.

Guide

  • Lead engaging and safe guided tours across battlefields mountains and nature trails (on foot by MTB horseback or vehicle).
  • Deliver compelling storytelling around history culture and nature.
  • Facilitate outdoor activities sundowners and meals.
  • Contribute to conservation maintenance and fieldwork during non-guiding times.
  • Ensure guest safety with first aid knowledge and professional guiding standards.
  • Requirements

    For Both Roles

  • Strong guest-facing skills warm engaging and professional.
  • Team players with a hands-on approach and ability to support a small team.
  • Valid driver s license and PDP non-negotiable.
  • Passion for hospitality nature and guest experiences.
  • Lodge Anchor

  • Previous lodge management / assistant management or high-end safari operations experience.
  • Natural leadership and people management ability.
  • Good organisational and administration skills.
  • Knowledge of South African wines spirits and beverages (advantage).
  • Guide

  • Recognised guiding qualification (Trails Guiding or Adventure Guiding an advantage).
  • Valid First Aid Level 1 .
  • Strong outdoor experience (hiking mountain biking horse riding).
  • Physically fit energetic and adaptable.
  • Excellent communication and storytelling skills.
  • Competitive salary offered based on experience
  • Benefits

  • Accommodation will be supplied in a newly built furnished cottage with spectacular views of the farm. North-facing one bedroom with en-suite bathroom (shower toilet basin) kitchen open plan lounge & dining verandah.
  • Low pressure solar geyser gas oven grill stove fridge freezer electricity wi-fi cell phone signal.
  • Twice weekly cleaning service daily laundry.
  • Only meals provided are those whilst entertaining or hosting guests. All other meals supplied by staff in their own cottage at their own cost.
  • Requirements

    Nature Site Guide NQF 2 (CATHSSETA) qualification with valid registration. Valid First Aid certificate. Valid driver s license with a PDP (Professional Driving Permit). Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong passion for wildlife, conservation, and environmental education. Conservation experience or qualification is beneficial but not a requirement. Must be able to speak English and Afrikaans. Professional, well-presented, and guest-focused. Young, enthusiastic, and eager to grow in the role as a field A positive, can-do attitude with a willingness to learn from experienced conservationists Preferred Attributes : Previous guiding experience would be beneficial but this can be seen as an entry level stepping stone. Multi-lingual abilities. Good with children and teens. Must be able to adapt and change up the information provided during the daily tours to keep it interesting for the guests.

    Key Skills

    Time Management,Data Analytics,Guest Relations,Hospitality Management,Public Relations,Social Networking,Communication,Data Management,Guest Services,Twitter,Relationship Management,Facebook,Social Media Management,Data Analysis

    Employment Type : Full Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

    Monthly Salary Salary : 25000 - 25000

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