Tag Archives: Field Guide

Field Guides, entry level, 5* North West

Posted on16. May, 2010 by brendan.

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5* Lodge situated in the Pilanesburg Nature Reserve is looking to employ a number of entry level field guides.
FGASA 1 Theory and practical, DEAT registration, a valid PDP and first aid essential.
Live in position – salary R 3500.00
Email CV to gavin@broadhorizons.co.za

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15 x Field Guides required – Waterberg

Posted on11. Apr, 2010 by brendan.

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A company is looking to contract 15 Field Guides on a freelance basis over a 6 week period during the world cup.
Guiding will be in the Waterberg region and the following qualifications are essential:
FGASA 1 Theory and Practical
DEAT registered for Limpopo region
PDP drivers license
Valid first aid level 1 certificate
Minimum of 1 years experience
Salary dependent on [...]

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Field Guide 5* Lowveld

Posted on24. Mar, 2010 by brendan.

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Field Guide – Over View
Person specification:
-  Between the age of 25 – 35
-  We are looking for a presentable candidate
-  We prefer clean shaven (if male) and good personal hygiene with attention to grooming
-  We are looking for someone who is trustworthy and honest and who is looking to settle down for a while
-  Good organizational [...]

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Field Guide 4* KZN

Posted on24. Mar, 2010 by brendan.

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Seeking Field guide for 4* big 5 game reserve in KZN. Must have min FGASA lev 1 DEAT PDP over 21y/o. first aid. must have experience in big 5 game , and hosting guests. Min 1 years exp. Benefits: accom, and meals good tips. Pleasant work environment. work 4 weeks on 1 week off. Open [...]

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The Field Guides guide to really stupid questions…

Posted on29. Jan, 2010 by brendan.

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Having spent a good few years working in private 5* lodges in the Greater Kruger National Park, I have been exposed to some of what I think must be the most seriously silly (dumb ass) questions from guests.
I have been playing with the idea of compiling a book called “The Guides guide to really stupid [...]

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What exactly is a Field Guide / Game Ranger?

Posted on02. Jan, 2010 by brendan.

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This blog  post is an attempt to explain what a field Guide / Game Ranger is and to decipher all the industry jargon for those interested in pursuing this as a career. Please feel free to leave comments on this blog and to add any additional info.
A field guide is not a game ranger – [...]

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Field guides & lodge owners – proposed firearm amnesty!

Posted on19. Nov, 2009 by brendan.

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SAGA announcement pertaining to proposed amnesty:
Recent press reports and statements by various police spokesmen about a PROPOSED firearms amnesty have led to much confusion.
We will not now comment on the effects/implications of the possible amnesty until a final, official notice is published and the conditions are clear and unambiguous.
Until then, the soundest advice we can [...]

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Guides and Trackers Direct

Posted on17. Nov, 2009 by brendan.

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G&TDirect provide a platform from which any guide or tracker can showcase themselves to whoever is looking – this is a niche platform and as such the only people who look are those in need of a guide or tracker. This can be anyone, from lodges to recruiters to private people looking for a guide. [...]

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Firearm competencies – SAGA update

Posted on13. Nov, 2009 by brendan.

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Field Guides struggling to get firearm competencies processed are legally not allowed to conduct game drives or walks with a rifle. This poses a problem as firearms are essential in protecting tourists visiting our reserves and have become a legal requirement endorsed by FGASA and DEAT for guides who want to operate in big 5 [...]

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