Assistant Guide Trainer - Accredited Field Guide Training College - Limpopo | Sl

HotelJobs; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in accommodation

Meals provided

FGASA mentorship and assessor access

Job summary

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking a passionate Assistant Guide Trainer for an FGASA and CATHSSETA-accredited field guide training college in Limpopo. You will support senior facilitators, facilitate game drives, bush walks, trails and field lectures while gaining mentored FGASA hours in a luxury private game reserve setting.

This developmental role offers growth in guiding and training, with access to FGASA mentors and assessors and a live-in bush environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years field guiding experience in a bush environment.
• FGASA NQF4 minimum - essential.
• Apprentice Trails Guide qualification - essential, Lead Trails advantageous.
• ARH - Advanced Rifle Handling - current and essential.
• Valid driver’s licence and PrDP - current and essential.
• First Aid Level 2 - essential.
• Computer literate with MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint) - essential.

Responsibilities

• Support principal facilitators in executing all training activities within the approved curriculum.
• Facilitate field activities including game drives, bush walks, trails and field observations.
• Accumulate mentored FGASA guiding hours under qualified assessors and mentors.
• Deliver lectures, workshops and team-building activities to student groups.
• Ensure students are informed of daily activities, schedules and expectations.
• Maintain and update the course syllabus to ensure FGASA endorsement.
• Adhere to CATHSSETA requirements including periodic student reports and assessment submissions.

Skills

Field guiding experience

Mentorship/Training experience

Strong communication

Proactive and organized

Education

FGASA NQF4

Apprentice Trails Guide qualification

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint)

Job description

Assistant Guide Trainer - Accredited Field Guide Training College - Limpopo

Kendrick Recruitment is searching for a passionate, motivated and bush-savvy Assistant Guide Trainer for a well-established, FGASA and CATHSSETA-accredited field guide training college set within a luxury private game reserve in Limpopo. This is a developmental role with excellent growth opportunities in both the guiding and training spheres. The Assistant Guide Trainer will support the college’s principal facilitators in delivering a world-class field guide curriculum - facilitating game drives, bush walks, trails and field lectures while accumulating mentored FGASA hours and gaining access to qualified FGASA mentors and assessors. An outstanding opportunity for a young, driven guide ready to take the next step.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 2 year’s field guiding experience in a bush environment - essential
• FGASA NQF4 minimum - essential
• Apprentice Trails Guide qualification - essential, Lead Trails avantageous
• Advanced Rifle Handling (ARH) - current and essential
• Valid driver’s licence and PrDP - current and essential
• First Aid Level 2 - essential
• Computer literate with a strong grasp of MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint) - essential
• Experience in a training or mentorship environment advantageous
• Enthusiastic; creative and student-focused approach to learning
• Natural communicator with the ability to adapt to different learning styles
• Well-organised with a proactive approach to responsibilities
• Comfortable living and working in a remote, live-in bush environment
• Stable work history with contactable references

Key Responsibilities

• Support principal facilitators in executing all training activities within the approved curriculum
• Facilitate field activities including game drives, bush walks, trails and field observations
• Accumulate mentored FGASA guiding and trails hours under qualified assessors and mentors
• Deliver lectures, workshops and team-building activities to student groups
• Ensure students are informed of daily activities, schedules and expectations
• Conduct learning to the highest FGASA standards, including adherence to the college’s guiding culture and SOPs
• Monitor and support student progress and adapt to different learning styles
• Submit monthly student progress reports to the safari manager
• Maintain and update the course syllabus to ensure ongoing FGASA endorsement
• Adhere to CATHSSETA requirements including compilation of periodic student reports and assessment submissions
• Ensure all personal qualifications and legalities are kept current and records maintained on the central filing system
• Perform daily vehicle checks with students and ensure vehicles are driven with care
• Keep rifles stored and maintained per the Firearms Control Act and maintain the rifle and ammo register
• Ensure training equipment, lecture rooms and the college campus are maintained in good order
• Report and follow up on all breakages, maintenance needs and required repairs
• Assist with marketing content and digital media presence of the college
• Contribute positively to a safe, happy and inspiring learning environment for students and staff

Package

• Highly competitive salary with benefits
• Live-in: Accommodation and meals provided
• Excellent opportunities for professional growth including FGASA mentorship, assessor access and qualification development