Travel guides accompany individuals or groups on trips, sightseeing tours and excursions and on tours of places of interest such as historical sites, industrial establishments and theme parks. They describe points of interest and provide background information on interesting features.
Skill level:
Semi-skilled
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- The majority of Travel guides earn a salary between R3 117 and R11 010 per month in 2024.
- A monthly wage for entry-level Travel guides ranges from R3 117 to R6 227.
- After gaining 5 years of work experience, their income will be between R3 704 and R7 739 per month.
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Duties and tasks
- Escorting and guiding tourists on cruises and sightseeing tours
- Escorting visitors through places of interest such as museums, exhibitions, theme parks, factories and other industrial establishments
- Describing and providing information on points of interest and exhibits and responding to questions
- Conducting educational activities for schoolchildren
- Monitoring visitors' activities to ensure compliance with establishment or tour regulations and safety practices
- Greeting and registering visitors and tour participants, and issuing any required identification badges or safety devices
- Distributing brochures, showing audiovisual presentations, and explaining procedures and operations at tour sites
- Providing for physical safety of groups, and performing activities such as providing first aid and directing emergency evacuations
- Resolving any problems with tour itineraries, service, or accommodation
