CONSERVATION VACANCIES

Head Instructor.

Highly reputable Guide Training institute Mpumalanga.

Head Instructors should have a minimum of :

NQF 4.

VPDA.

FGASA Level  Professional level (3).

Advanced Trails Guide.

Current Advanced Rifle Handling.

5 years related industry experience

Current NDT Registration

Current PDP

Current FGASA Membership

• Accommodation provided – Single Tented Accommodation
• Other benefits: Bonus Incentive based on Personal and Company Performance

An Instructor at any of our Training Camps will be responsible for the general management and running of the camps.

This includes the planning and management of maintenance on infrastructure, vehicles and equipment. Instructors are also responsible for all firearms and ammunition and they are to make sure all firearms are safe, well maintained and in a good working order.

Instructors are also to liaise with Reserve Management on concession matters.

Each camp has a cook, cleaner and Camp Coordinators. Cooks and Cleaners report to Camp Coordinators who in turn report to the Head Instructor, and if there is no Head Instructor present, they report to the Assistant Instructor.

There are also students in camp on work experience placement or on volunteer basis.

Instructors are responsible to make sure these students are mentored and their development programmes are followed

Training

The most important part of an Instructor position is to provide an inspirational and immersive learning experience to all course participants, in order for them to reconnect to nature.

Instructors need to plan and facilitate the daily activities. They also need to make sure the correct academic requirements are met with regards to lectures, lecture content, tests, assessments and the required administration processes are correctly followed and completed.

Salary Package is market related and very competitive. including accommodation meals and company benefits.

Apply for this Position

Please Note – While all applications are valuable, we’ll reach out directly to candidates who best meet the client’s requirements.

Camp Co-ordinator.

A leading provider of accredited and endorsed training programs in nature guiding, wildlife conservation, and ecotourism. Our programs are delivered through immersive, onsite
experiences at remote South African training camps, where operational excellence, safety, and professionalism underpin everything we do.
To support the continued growth and high standards of our South African operations,  we seeking an experienced, highly organized, and service-driven Camp Coordinator to join our team.

The Role

The Camp Coordinator is responsible for the effective coordination, administration, and day-to-day operation of the training camp. This role ensures that camp operations, hospitality, logistics, communication, and compliance are managed to a consistently high standard.
Working closely with instructors, students, reserve management, and support staff, the Camp Coordinator plays a key role in creating a professional, safe, and well-run camp environment aligned
with our mission, vision, and values. This is a permanent, full-time, on-site position based at our South African training camps. A competitive salary package is offered, negotiable based on experience, qualifications, and skill set.

Key Responsibilities:

Camp Operations & Coordination
• Overall coordination of the day-to-day operations of a remote training camp
• Ensure compliance with concession and reserve rules and regulations
• Ensure all instructors, students, and visitors sign the Code of Conduct and Reserve Rules
• Liaise with reserve management, landowners, and internal departments on operational matters
• Oversee camp infrastructure, vehicles, equipment, and general maintenance requirements Hospitality, Housekeeping & Guest Experience
• Implement and maintain high-end hospitality and housekeeping standards in line with our expectations
• Oversee room allocations, camp presentation, cleanliness, and guest comfort
• Manage guest arrivals, departures, and overall camp experience
• Collect and manage guest and student feedback to support continuous improvement Administration, Logistics & Communication
• Manage all official camp communication, including camp phone and emails
• Pre-course preparation, including course listings, paperwork, welcome letters, room allocations, food orders, and menu planning
• Manage camp and guest administration, including filing, processing, invoicing, and recordkeeping
• Manage stock control, petty cash, and basic financial administration

People & Staff Management:

• Supervise and coordinate housekeeping, kitchen, and general camp staff
• Allocate duties, manage schedules, and maintain performance standards
• Foster a positive, professional camp culture aligned with our values
• Maintain effective working relationships with instructors, students, interns, and visitors Health, Safety & Compliance
• Ensure compliance with all legal, insurance, health, and safety requirements applicable to camp operations
• Implement and maintain our policies and procedures
• Ensure accurate record-keeping and reporting related to compliance and operations

Minimum Requirements:

Educational Qualifications
• Matric Certificate (Grade 12)
• Recognized qualification from an accredited Hotel School or Hospitality Management institution (certificate, diploma, or degree), or
• Formal high-end housekeeping or lodge operations training, preferably aligned with luxury lodge or five-star hospitality standards
Experience
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the safari, lodge, hospitality, conservation, or tour operating environment
• Proven experience in camp, lodge, or operational coordination roles
• Experience working in remote or wilderness-based environments Technical & Professional Skills
• Strong organizational, logistical, and administrative skills
• High level of computer literacy
• Experience with stock control, cash handling, and basic invoicing
• Sound understanding of remote camp or lodge operations
• Ability to implement and maintain high-end hospitality standards in a remote environment
Personal Attributes:
• High energy levels with a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong leadership presence and people-management ability
• High levels of professionalism, accountability, and integrity
• Ability to live and actively promote our mission, vision, and values
• Valid driver’s license
• Excellent track record with contactable references
Apply for this Position

Please Note – While all applications are valuable, we’ll reach out directly to candidates who best meet the client’s requirements.

Head Field Guide

Luxury 5* Game Lodge

Sabi Sands Game Reserve

Mpumalanga

Qualifications:

• Valid RSA Driver’s License and PDP
• Minimum NQF 4 with a minimum requirement of back up trails. Lead trails will be considered an advantage.
• NDT Registration (Mpumalanga)
• Valid First Aid with Wilderness component
• 4 Years’ Experience as a Senior Field Guide / Head Guide in a Big 5 Game Reserve

Responsibilities:

• Management of the Guide Department
• Assistance around the lodge and in other departments when required
• Bush clearing, field maintenance and veld management
• Hosting meals and guest enhancement and experience.
• Vehicle maintenance and upkeep.

Personal attributes:

• Mature and Responsible
• Well Spoken
• Well Groomed and Presentable
• Excellent guest interaction
• Ability to take initiative

Package:

Live in position.

8 days off per month with 21 annual leave days after one years’ service.

5% Provident – does not form part of CTC package (compulsory membership).

Uniform and food provided.

Salary market related.

With each qualification there is an increment.

Guest Gratuities.

Apply for this Position

Please Note – While all applications are valuable, we’ll reach out directly to candidates who best meet the client’s requirements.

Assistant Instructor.

Highly reputable Guide Training institute Mpumalanga.

Assistant Instructors should have a minimum of:

NQF 2, FGASA Level 1 – preferably Level 2, FGASA Trails Guide and Current Advanced Rifle Handling

Guiding and other related industry experience

Current NDT Registration

Current PDP (desirable)

Current FGASA Membership

General

An Instructor at any of our Training Camps will be responsible for the general management and running of the camps. This includes the planning and management of maintenance on infrastructure, vehicles and equipment. Instructors are also responsible for all firearms and ammunition and they are to make sure all firearms are safe, well maintained and in a good working order.

Instructors are also to liaise with Reserve Management on concession matters.

Each camp has a cook, cleaner and Camp Coordinators. Cooks and Cleaners report to Camp Coordinators who in turn report to the Head Instructor, and if there is no Head Instructor present, they report to the Assistant Instructor. There are also students in camp on work experience placement or on volunteer basis. Instructors are responsible to make sure these students are mentored and their development programmes are followed

Training

The most important part of an Instructor position is to provide an inspirational and immersive learning experience to all course participants, in order for them to reconnect to nature.

Instructors need to plan and facilitate the daily activities. They also need to make sure the correct academic requirements are met with regards to lectures, lecture content, tests, assessments and the required administration processes are correctly followed and completed.

Salary Package is market related and very competitive – Accommodation – meals and company benefits.

Apply for this Position

Please Note – While all applications are valuable, we’ll reach out directly to candidates who best meet the client’s requirements.

Apply for this Position

• A valid and current South African guide’s license and valid PrDP special driver’s license.
• FGASA Qualification Minimum of NQF 4 ( FGASA level2 )
• DEAT Registration
• Minimum 3 Years Experience as a Field Guide in a Big Five Game Reserve
• Self-disciplined, punctual and respectful.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for international guests with diverse cultures. Must have an outgoing hosting personality.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for staff, being respectful of their culture.
• Must be familiar with basic vehicle maintenance in order to communicate with the maintenance team to troubleshoot problems.
• Must be familiar with how to drive in a variety of on- and off-road conditions.
• Must be familiar with radio etiquette and able to ensure that radio conversations are kept short and direct, with no unnecessary chatter.
• Good initiative to cope with difficult situations in a remote environment.
• A valid first aid training certificate to handle trauma care.

Apply for this Position

Please Note – While all applications are valuable, we’ll reach out directly to candidates who best meet the client’s requirements.