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Tour Guide

Lead visitors through attractions with local knowledge and great storytelling.

business Field payments Avg: R18,000

description Overview

Tour Guides run city, cultural, and nature experiences. In South Africa this includes wildlife, wine routes, heritage sites, and adventure tourism.

**A Day in the Life:**
Prepare route, meet guests, deliver the experience safely, manage time, and handle guest questions.

schedule A Day in the Life

06:30

Route planning and guest pickup prep

08:00

Guided tour experience

13:00

Break, logistics, and guest support

16:00

Wrap-up, feedback, and admin

trending_up Career Path

Step 1

Assistant Guide

0-2

Step 2

Tour Guide

2-5

Step 3

Senior Guide

5-8

Step 4

Tour Operations Manager

8+

Vital Statistics

Salary Range

R 10,000 - R 30,000

Soft Skills

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Technical Skills

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