Lodge Anchor & Guide – Couple Position
Bushwise
- Winterton, KwaZulu-Natal
- R20,000 per month
- Permanent
- Full-time
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 ResponsibilitiesLodge 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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
- 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.
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