Expedition and Environment Facilitator/Guide

Freerecruit; Hoedspruit; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Freerecruit is seeking an Expedition & Environmental Facilitator/Guide in Hoedspruit, Limpopo. Start date 5 October 2026. This is a full-time, live-in role working with youth, conservation and environmental projects in the Lowveld region.

The role involves guiding, facilitating development, and delivering education while ensuring safety and programme standards in challenging, off-grid conditions.

Qualifications

• Field Guide qualification (CATHSSETA Nature Site Guide) required.
• Valid First Aid Certificate.
• Valid PDP (Professional Driving Permit).
• South African citizen or valid right to work in South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating community, conservation & environmental projects.
• Leading, managing & supporting youth groups.
• Providing pastoral care & supporting youth development.
• Delivering community & environmental education.
• Supporting Trek & Adventure phases.
• Assisting with camp & Expedition operations.
• Maintaining participant safety & upholding programme standards.

Skills

Field Guide

Leadership

Education

Field Guide / CATHSSETA Nature Site Guide

First Aid Certificate

PDP

Right to work in SA

Job description

WE’RE HIRING! | EXPEDITION & ENVIRONMENTAL FACILITATOR/GUIDE

Hoedspruit, Limpopo
Start Date: 5 October 2026
Full-time | Live-in

Are you passionate aboutyouth development, conservation, adventure and the African bush?

Our client is looking for anExpedition & Environmental Facilitator/Guideto support youth development, community and environmental programmes in theHoedspruit area.

THIS IS MORE THAN A GUIDING ROLE!

You’ll work alongside young people throughout different Expedition phases, helping facilitate their development and wellbeing while supportingconservation, community and adventure projects.

THE ROLE INCLUDES:

• Facilitating community, conservation & environmental projects
• Leading, managing & supporting youth groups
• Providing pastoral care & supporting youth development
• Delivering community & environmental education
• Supporting Trek & Adventure phases
• Assisting with camp & Expedition operations
• Maintaining participant safety & upholding programme standards

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Field Gudie / CATHSSETA Nature Site Guide qualification
• Valid First Aid Certificate
• Valid PDP
• South African citizen or valid right to work in South Africa

ADVANTAGEOUS

• Youth development or volunteer management experience
• Knowledge of Lowveld ecology & conservation
• Strong practical bush / maintenance skills
• Community engagement or environmental education experience

IMPORTANT

This is anoff-grid Expedition environment. You must be comfortable with tents, cold showers, communal living, remote locations and physically demanding work.

If you’reconfident, adaptable, passionate about conservation and enjoy working with young people, this could be the opportunity for you!