Expedition & Environmental Facilitator/Guide

SUMMARY:
A pioneering youth expedition organisation is seeking a passionate 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 & 𝗘𝗡𝗩𝗜𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗢𝗥/𝗚𝗨𝗜𝗗𝗘 to join their team in the Hoedspruit area.

POSITION INFO:
This is not a conventional guiding position - it's a hands-on, off-grid role combining youth development, community engagement, and conservation facilitation across multi-phase wilderness expeditions. Ideal for someone who thrives in remote, physically demanding environments and is as comfortable mentoring young people as they are managing camp logistics.

Core Criteria:

• FGASA / CATHSSETA nature site guide qualification 
• Valid First Aid Certificate
• Valid PDP
• South African citizen or valid right to work in South Africa
• Experience in youth development or volunteer management advantageous
• Knowledge of Lowveld ecology and conservation practices advantageous
• Strong practical bush or maintenance skills advantageous
• Experience in community engagement or environmental education advantageous
• Confident, adaptable, and comfortable working across varied environments
• Willing and able to live off-grid, including tented accommodation, communal living, and physically demanding conditions

• Facilitate community, conservation, and environmental projects
• Lead, manage, and support youth groups throughout expedition phases
• Provide pastoral care and drive youth development outcomes
• Deliver community and environmental education
• Support trek and adventure phase operations
• Assist with camp logistics and expedition operations
• Maintain participant safety and uphold organisational standards

• Salary: R10,000 – R12,000 per month, dependent on experience
• Live-in position
• Based in the Hoedspruit area, Limpopo
• Start date: 5 October 2026