RESERVATIONS

JOIN THE DYNAMIC RESERVATIONS TEAM AT TSWALU KALAHARI RESERVE

Based at Tswalu Kalahari Reserve, this position would suit someone who is used to multitasking and adding value as part of a fast-paced, dynamic reservations team. The role is reservations focused, but includes administrative support within the sales and marketing department.

ABOUT TSWALU KALAHARI

Tswalu Kalahari is the largest private game reserve in South Africa, spanning 114,000 hectares in the southern Kalahari in the Northern Cape province. At its core, Tswalu is a regenerative conservation project with a bold vision to leave the world better than how we found it. Every guest who chooses this unique destination safari is contributing to conservation, helping to safeguard vital habitat, and restore biodiversity to the Kalahari ecosystem.

PRIOR EXPERIENCE

• • At least 3 years working with PANSTRAT property management system
• • At least 2 years working with a CRM database management system
• • At least 3 years previous reservations experience in a luxury hotel or lodge environment

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• • Professional, warm and friendly personality
• • Emotionally intelligent, confident but humble
• • Willing to learn and grow as part of a service-orientated team
• • Reliable, flexible, and an ability to thrive under pressure
• • Ability to handle high volumes of work
• • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

REQUIREMENTS

• • Driver’s licence (code EB)
• • Computer literate
• • Language proficiency: English (speak, read and write)
• • Comply with appropriate legislative requirements

HOW TO APPLY

If you have the necessary experience, attributes and skills, and want to live and work in the Northern Cape at Tswalu Kalahari Reserve, please email your CV to our reservations manager, Jeanine Engelbrecht: [email protected]

CLOSING DATE

The closing date for applications is Friday, 8 September 2023. Correspondence will be conducted with short-listed candidates only. Tswalu reserves the right not to make an appointment.

TAKE NOTE:

• • Correspondence will be conducted with short-listed candidates only.

• • Tswalu reserves the right not to make an appointment.

NURSE SUPERVISOR

NURSE SUPERVISOR, TSWALU HEALTH CARE CENTRE

Tswalu Kalahari is located in the Northern Cape, and is the largest privately protected wildlife reserve in South Africa. It is a long-term conservation project, the funding of which is supported by sustainable, nature-based tourism.

Tswalu Health Care Centre: Tswalu Kalahari Reserve has a modern, well-equipped Health Care Centre that serves the broader community, providing free primary health care services to staff of Tswalu and their families on the reserve and for those living in rural communities that fall within a 100-kilometre radius of the reserve. Guests requiring medical attention also have access to the clinic.

IN SUMMARY

Tswalu is looking to employ a full-time Nurse Supervisor to manage the Health Care Centre’s day-to-day operations, including its safety, finance and HR portfolios. The successful candidate will oversee all primary health care services in compliance with the Memorandum of Understanding issued by the Department of Health. The role includes taking responsibility for coordinating and managing specific preventative health programmes, such as HIV, TB, and Workplace Wellness, and ensuring that all safety requirements are in place. Mitigating and managing health risks through these preventative programmes, and promoting workplace wellness, are essential to the job.

THE APPLICANT

Essential requirements:

• • 4 year comprehensive Diploma or Degree in Nursing Science
• • 3-5 years of health clinic management experience
• • 3-5 years in managing emergency situations
• • Valid proof of Nursing Indemnity
• • Valid code EB driver’s licence
• • Registered with the SA Nursing Council
• • Annual Practising Certificate
• • NIMART (Nurse Initiated Management of Antiretroviral Therapy) qualification
• • Dispensing licence, registered with the relevant professional council
• • Basic Life Support certificate
• • Knowledge and understanding of Primary Health Care Services and Disease Management policies and procedures, especially in rural areas
• • Knowledge and experience in the application of relevant statutes and policies governing the Public and Private Service and Nursing Profession as well as Nursing Plans
• • Knowledge and understanding of the treatment guidelines and procedures in the private as well as government sector
• • Willing to live and work on Tswalu Kalahari Reserve

Also important:

• • Computer literate with advanced skills in Microsoft Powerpoint, Word and Excel
• • Fluent in Afrikaans and English (ability to read, write and speak these languages)
• • Able to manage data and write reports
• • Able to problem solve, prioritise and act decisively under pressure
• • Excellent time-management skills

HOW TO APPLY

If you meet the above list of requirements, please submit your current CV together with certified copies of all qualifications via email, adding ‘Tswalu Nurse Supervisor’ in the subject line, to

Alta Buys: [email protected]

Please copy [email protected] (Tswalu HR) when submitting your application.

CLOSING DATE

The closing date for submissions is 31 August 2023.

TAKE NOTE:

• • Correspondence will be conducted with short-listed candidates only.

• • Tswalu reserves the right not to make an appointment.

FIELD GUIDES

GUIDING AT TSWALU KALAHARI RESERVE

Tswalu Kalahari has opened a third luxury camp, and we are looking for experienced, qualified field guides to join the team. The successful candidates will be dynamic, committed individuals with a passion for nature and people, and a real hunger to learn, grow and evolve. Loapi, which means ‘the space below the clouds’ in Setswana, is a luxury tented camp comprising of six exclusive-use, individually run safari homes. Each home will be staffed with a Homathi (private host/butler), private chef, and a private guide and tracker. Team work to deliver the highest quality, private safari experience for your guests will be essential.

ABOUT TSWALU KALAHARI

Tswalu Kalahari is the largest private game reserve in South Africa, spanning 114,000 hectares in the southern Kalahari in the Northern Cape province. At its core, Tswalu is a bold, regenerative conservation project with a vision to leave the world better than how we found it. Every guest who chooses this unique destination safari is contributing to conservation, and helping to safeguard vital habitat and restore biodiversity to the Kalahari ecosystem.

IN SUMMARY

The main role of our guiding team is to provide an exceptional, privately guided safari experience to every guest in their care, while always striving to exceed individual expectations, cater for specific needs, and focus on their special interests. As part of the greater Tswalu community, our guides are expected to collaborate and work as a team to consistently deliver a world-class safari and hospitality experience to all our guests.

QUALIFICATIONS

• • Minimum 5 years of guiding experience in a luxury safari environment, preferably in a privately owned reserve or concession
• • Previous private guiding experience advantageous – all our guests are privately guided in their own vehicle
• • FGASA Lead Trails qualification (candidates close to completing this qualification will be considered)
• • FGASA Senior Guide qualification (Level 3 preferred)
• • ARH & Rifle proficiency / SAPS Competency Certificate
• • Valid driver’s licence, and Professional driving permit (PrDP)
• • Valid First Aid (Level 2)
• • CATHSSETA /DEAT registered
• • Excellent communication skills
• • Committed to working as part of a busy team
• • Committed to building a strong working relationship with all trackers
• • Computer literate
• • Proficiency in English (Afrikaans or Setswana advantageous)
• • Ability to speak additional languages a bonus

REQUIREMENTS

• • Ensuring the highest quality, private safari experience
• • High standards of service excellence in a five-star environment
• • Working closely with a tracker to deliver iconic Kalahari sightings
• • Leading game drives, walks and other guest activities on the reserve
• • Participation in conservation and research-related activities with guests
• • Good knowledge of photography, botany, birding, tracking and astronomy advantageous
• • Physically fit, and able to work long hours under extreme conditions
• • Professional, presentable appearance
• • Charismatic and confident, but at all times deferential and courteous
• • Excellent communication, organisational and time-management skills
• • Extreme attention to detail in everything you do
• • Commitment to self-development and improving your knowledge
• • Contribution of photographs to the marketing team where possible
• • Impeccable employment history and contactable references.
• • Live-in position (accommodation provided) in the Northern Cape
• • Remuneration in accordance with experience and qualifications
• • Candidates must be legally entitled to work in South Africa

HOW TO APPLY

If you have the necessary qualifications, want to work in the southern Kalahari, and think you have what it takes to deliver the full Tswalu experience, please apply by sending your CV and a motivational covering letter to [email protected]

TAKE NOTE:

• • Correspondence will be conducted with short-listed candidates only.

• • Tswalu reserves the right not to make an appointment.