Mara​ ​Kutalii​ ​-​ ​Mara​ ​Camp​ ​-​ ​Field​ ​Guide​ ​Position

Available​ ​-​ ​Immediately
Salary​ ​-​ ​Kes​ ​70​ ​000​ ​to​ ​130​ ​000​ ​gross​ ​per​ ​month​ ​[negotiable]​ ​depending​ ​on​ ​qualifications
and​ ​experience.

Mara Kutalii, is a Kenyan registered company operating in the telemedia industry producing live wildlife content for clients such as National
Geographic. Our camp is located on the borders of the world famous Mara Triangle Game Reserve [https://goo.gl/maps/KXPaUe92skB2]. We run a 26 bed staff camp operating all year 24 hours a day.

Skills/Requirements:

A Field Guide, is responsible for the natural and cultural interpretation requirements of our safariLIVE product. safariLIVE is essentially a live game drive which people stream from around the world. Our presenters are all experienced, qualified Field Guides who instead of talking to guests, present to camera. It is all 100% live and unedited. Each show consists of at least three feeds and can originate from multiple countries. Then we also produce live TV specials for Nat Geo Wild – we did an eight week series in July and August and the next TV series will be in January and February 2018. These will be hosted in the Mara and from the northern Sabi Sand. All of these shows are live and viewers ask questions in real time. The position can be filled by a qualified, experienced Field Guide. Previous experience as a commercial field guide for a reputable safari operator is highly preferable whilst field guide training experience and guide team management, are all valuable. For an example of the type of guiding experience we deliver – please search for ‘safarilive’ on your social media platform of choice or, search for us on YouTube. Candidates​ ​meeting​ ​the below​ ​mentioned​ ​criteria​ ​should​ ​email​ ​their​ ​CV​ ​containing relevant​ ​information,​ ​a​ ​cover​ ​letter​ ​motivating​ ​their​ ​application​ ​and​ ​a​ ​.jpeg​ ​profile​ picture to​ ​vt.ht1539969267raedl1539969267iw@sb1539969267oj1539969267

We need the following from a candidate for this position:

● A Kenyan Citizen
● Valid Driver’s License with the legal permits and insurances as required by Kenyan law
● Valid First Aid Level 1
● Minimum of 3 years’ experience guiding in 5 Star Establishments
● General knowledge of legal implications of being a Field Guide
● Field Guide, Silver Qualification as a minimum requirement
● Registered with the relevant Field Guiding Authorities
● Off-road driving in 4×4 vehicles
● A passion for nature, animals, conservation and the environment
● A passion for performing in front of people and creating a holistic experience, imparting knowledge about the bush
● Basic computer knowledge
● General vehicle maintenance knowledge
● Good command of the English language, written and spoken
● Vigour, able to cope under pressure
● Excellent organisational and planning skills
● Hands-on approach
● Excellent communicator
● Sensitive to cultural issues/ patient with colleagues
● Excellent social and interpersonal skills
● Sense of ownership and pride for the viewer experience
● Attention to detail
● Flexible attitude
● Able to interact with viewers and behave appropriately
● Highly sociable and confident when meeting new people and able to entertain/host
● A sense of fun
● Well-groomed and a good sense of personal hygiene
● Adhere to the Masai Mara Game Reserve, its associated game reserves and conservancies game drive policies and procedures.

There are no vacancies at this time. Send an email to vt.ht1539969267raedl1539969267iw@sb1539969267oj1539969267 for further enquiries.

1. On Site Support Engineer

About the Position

We are looking for an on-site support engineer for our Sabi Sands, South Africa and Maasai Mara, Kenya locations to start as soon as possible.

As on-site support engineer you will be monitoring, maintaining and repairing our equipment as well working, with support from our development engineers, to continuously improve their performance and efficiency. Working in a remote location and supporting multiple daily broadcasts, you will need to rely on quick thinking, creativity and good planning to avoid any downtime. You will be expected (after in-house training and with support from others) to work on a broad variety of equipment – from broadcast gear and cameras to game drive radios, IP networks, and more.

You will typically work in a 6-weeks-on-2-weeks-off rotation and during those 6 weeks live on-site.

Note that this is not a 9-to-5 five-days-a-week job and you will often have to work long hours. Of course your ‘office’ will be one of South Africa’s or Kenya’s prime Big Five wildlife reserves.

This job is not for the faint of heart. However, if you have the required skills, drive, and a sense of adventure it provides a unique opportunity to get a start in a company on the rise and, depending on your performance, access to many other great opportunities.

Required skills:

• Logical thinking
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Up-to-date technical knowledge
• Strong communication, both verbal and written
• Being a team-player
• Having a can-do attitude
• Being self-motivated
• Being a hard worker

Your main areas of responsibility will be:

• Support of content and presenting teams during and between broadcasts
• Maintaining and repairing equipment
• Finding and implementing improvement opportunities
• Capturing and logging of issues
• Troubleshooting and resolving of technical problems

Job requirements:

• A technical degree, preferably in the field of Broadcasting or IT systems, or signicant relevant work experience in those fields.
• Working knowledge of various operating systems (Windows, Linux, etc)
• Working knowledge of MSOffice, Google Apps (sheets, docs)
• Working knowledge of at least one of the following is beneficial: Python, Raspberry Pi
• Direct experience with any of the following is beneficial: encoders, modulators, wireless networks, VHF and UHF broadcast systems
• Fluent in both written and spoken English
• Hands-on experience with installation, wiring, soldering, etc
• Drivers licence
• Valid passport
• Willingness to be based in remote locations for extended periods of time
• Love for nature and wildlife

Compensation package offered:

• • Depending on qualifications and experience, R15k – R25k/month
  • While on-site, room and board provided
  • Contribution to medical cover

To apply, please submit a motivation and CV with the following subject line “On-site support engineer – ‘your name’ “, to .vt.h1539969267traed1539969267liw@s1539969267boj1539969267

Your main areas of responsibility will be:

• Supporting the content and presenting teams during and between broadcasts
• (Remotely) maintaining broadcast and IT equipment and systems
• Managing the implementation of improvement opportunities
• Participating in the design and roll-out of new systems and sites
• Troubleshooting and quickly resolving of technical problems

Job requirements:

• A technical degree, preferably in the field of Broadcasting or IT systems
• At least 5 – 10 years practical experience in the field of broadcast and/or IT support
• Working or expert knowledge of Windows and Linux (command line)
• Working knowledge of MSOffice, Google Drive
• Working or expert knowledge of and some experience with at least one of the following languages/platforms: Python, Raspberry Pi
• Direct experience with supporting at least some of the following: encoders, modulators, wireless networks, VHF and UHF broadcast systems, web streaming services
• Thorough understanding of the technologies underlying broadcast and IT systems
• Fluent in both written and spoken English
• Some hands-on experience with installation, wiring, soldering, etc
• Driver’s license
• Valid passport
• Willingness to be based in remote locations for extended periods of time
• Love for nature and wildlife

Package offered:

• Depending on qualifications and experience, R30k – R50k/month
• While on-site, room and board provided
• Contribution to medical cover

To apply, please submit a motivation and CV with the following subject line “Broadcast and IT systems engineer – ‘your name'” to vt.ht1539969267raedl1539969267iw@sb1539969267oj1539969267 .

All available spaces have been filled for now. Keep an eye on this page for more information in the future.