Driver / Guide at Severin Sea Lodge

Driver / Guide at Severin Sea Lodge

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Meta Description: Severin Sea Lodge is hiring a Driver / Guide for a live-in safari camp role in Kenya. Find out the responsibilities, qualifications and application details.

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Job Details

- Job Title: Driver / Guide

- Company: Severin Sea Lodge

- Location: Tsavo West National Park, Kenya

- Job Type: Contract, Full-Time

- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND (as indicated in the listing)

- Experience: Relevant safari driving and guiding experience required

- Salary: Competitive package aligned with experience

- Application Deadline: Not specified

Job Overview

Severin Sea Lodge is seeking an experienced Driver / Guide to join its safari operations team at a luxury camp inside Tsavo West National Park.

The successful candidate will be responsible for safely transporting guests during game drives and camp transfers while providing informative and memorable safari experiences. The role also involves taking day-to-day leadership of the driver/guide team, ensuring that vehicles are properly maintained and coordinating guest movements with other camp departments.

This is a live-in position with rotational leave. The successful candidate should be comfortable working early mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays.

About Severin Sea Lodge

Severin Sea Lodge is a hospitality establishment located at Bamburi Beach along the Indian Ocean. The organisation is associated with safari and hotel operations in Kenya, including the Severin Safari Camp in Tsavo West National Park.

Key Responsibilities

The Driver / Guide will be expected to:

1. Drive guests on game drives and camp transfers using Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles, ensuring safe and timely journeys.

2. Lead the driver/guide team through daily briefings, work allocation and follow-up on service standards.

3. Provide guests with accurate information about wildlife, park regulations and the history and environment of Tsavo West.

4. Conduct pre-departure vehicle checks and undertake routine bush mechanics to keep vehicles roadworthy.

5. Coordinate with camp operations to ensure guest departures, meals and movements follow the planned programme.

6. Respond to guest questions and complaints professionally and ensure issues receive appropriate attention.

7. Safeguard guests, vehicles and camp property and report incidents on the same day.

8. Maintain accurate trip notes and end-of-shift reports.

Qualifications and Requirements

Interested candidates should meet the following requirements:

- Valid Kenya Professional Safari Guides Association (KPSGA) certification. Silver certification is preferred, while Bronze may be considered for candidates with a strong guiding record and leadership ability.

- Valid Tourism Regulatory Authority (TRA) guide licence.

- Valid NTSA smart driving licence covering light-vehicle B classes.

- Current NTSA Public Service Vehicle (PSV) badge.

- Current Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).

- Medical certificate as required for the PSV badge and vehicle licence.

- Solid, current experience driving 4x4 safari vehicles, particularly Toyota Land Cruisers.

- Practical knowledge of routine bush mechanics.

- Ability to lead and coordinate a driver/guide team.

- Fluency in spoken and written English.

- Willingness to live at the camp and work flexible shifts, including weekends and public holidays.

- Ability to follow a rotational leave arrangement.

Additional Advantages

- Knowledge of German or another foreign language.

- Previous experience working in a safari camp or luxury lodge.

Benefits

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to:

- Work in a luxury safari camp inside Tsavo West National Park.

- Take a leadership role in coordinating the driver/guide team.

- Work closely with camp leadership in a professional hospitality environment.

- Pursue career growth opportunities within Severin Hotels.

- Receive a competitive live-in employment package aligned with experience, including rotational leave.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their applications through the Severin Sea Lodge recruitment platform on Join.com.

Candidates should ensure they meet the required guiding, driving and licensing qualifications before applying.

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