Khuliso Nicholus Maruli
Kempton park
Summary
Proficient Tourist Guide and Driver skilled in itinerary planning and logistics coordination. Leads diverse tours, providing insights into South African culture and history to enrich guest experiences. Maintains punctuality and professionalism to uphold company reputation.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Tourist guide and driver
Gian Elephants
Kempton Park, South Africa
10.2024 - Current
- Facilitated airport and hotel pickups, immersing visitors in South African culture.
- Led diverse tours, including city visits, wine tastings, and wildlife excursions.
- Delivered exceptional customer service, ensuring memorable experiences for guests.
- Promoted and upsold company offerings to enhance guest engagement during tours.
- Escorted tourists to natural habitats, supporting ecotourism and environmental awareness.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of local attractions and historical facts to enrich tours.
- Demonstrated punctuality and professionalism in all interactions to uphold company reputation.
Tourist Guide driver
NTC
ROSEBANK, South Africa
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Collected tourists from airports, hotels, and designated meeting points.
- Introduced guests to South Africa's culture, history, and attractions.
- Recommended tourism activities, tours, and sightseeing opportunities to enhance guest experiences.
- Engaged guests in conversations, sharing insights about South Africa's heritage.
- Conducted guided tours including city tours, wine tastings, wildlife safaris, cultural experiences, outdoor adventures, and visits to iconic landmarks.
- Provided information on local customs, traditions, and etiquette to enrich guest interactions.
- Ensured guest comfort, safety, and well-being throughout all excursions.
- Handled logistics including itinerary planning and coordination with local operators.
Education
NQF Level 4 - Tourist guide.
Drum Beat Academy
Pretoria, GP2026
Matric - History
Mulenga Secondary School
Dzarani, LP2008
Skills
- Customer service
- Cultural engagement
- Itinerary planning
- Tour logistics
- Guest safety
- Communication skills
- Sales promotion
- Environmental awareness
- Historical knowledge
- Positive attitude
- Customer service excellence
- Creative thinking
- Time-management
- Patience and tolerance
- Handling difficult customers
- Decision making
- Group management
- Driving licence
- Friendly demeanour
- Excellent listening
- Local history
- GPS operation
- Cash handling
- Effective time management
- Technical troubleshooting
- Punctuality awareness
Languages
Tshivenda
First Language
Afrikaans
Intermediate
B1
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Zulu
Advanced
C1
sepedi
Advanced
C1
Interests
- Reading Historic Books
- Travel and tourism
- Watching Soccer and Rudby
Timeline
Tourist guide and driver
Gian Elephants
10.2024 - Current
Tourist Guide driver
NTC
09.2023 - 09.2024
NQF Level 4 - Tourist guide.
Drum Beat Academy
Matric - History
Mulenga Secondary School