Summary
Date Posted: Monday, May 02, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Beautifully designed Thorntree River Lodge graces the banks of Zambia’s glorious Zambezi River in Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park. Among the Zambia safari lodges, Thorntree River Lodge blends a tranquil riverside setting with an eco-conscious approach. Drawing inspiration from an eclectic mix of local African culture accented by contemporary influences, your experience at our lodge in Livingstone Zambia is elevated by African Bush Camps’ mindful ethos.

Trainee Guide
Job Description
To guide and host guests to the maximum of your ability whilst upholding the companies standards and name. You report to the Activities Manager.
• Communicate on a daily basis with Activities Manager and Management as to guest allocations and requests.
• To ensure guests receive all the information regarding any projects taking place in and around the Livingstone Area and National Parks in the areas of operations i.e Foundation projects and Conservation and Wild life Fund.
• Help in any way possible to promote the ABC brand.
• To ensure the guests receive the most professional and efficient service possible while guiding. Ensure guests hotboxes and cooler boxes are packed according to lodge protocol.
• Ensure that your assigned vehicle or boat has been checked by the maintenance team and simultaneously report any issues to be attended to immediately.
• To check that their respective vehicles and / or boats are clean and up to standards appropriate for a guest of ABC.
• Carry out any research assignments that have been allocated.
• Liaise with Activities Manager and Management on any assignments which need to be carried out
• Help with the training and development of Junior Guides within ABC.
• Raise any issues with the Activities Manager as and when they occur.
• Ensure that all relevant documentation required of the guide is completed and submitted to the Activities Guide in due time.
• To make sure communications on the ABC digital platforms is up to date.
• Filling in of sightings book.
• Uphold the guides’ code of conduct.

Qualifications
• O’levels school certificate
• Full Guiding Qualifications
• Be able to do Game Drives and River activities like canoeing, fishing and river cruises
• PSV Qualified Drivers license
• Coxswain license
• Previous experience for 2 years in a similar establishment is advantageous.
• First Aid certification
• Friendly and pleasant personality

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: High School

Job application procedure
To apply for this job email your details to thorntreemanager@africanbushcamps.com

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