Expedition & Environmental Facilitator/Guide

Wild Dreams; Limpopo; On-site; ZAR 112,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in position

Tented accommodation

Job summary

Wild Dreams is seeking a passionate facilitator/guide to lead off-grid youth expeditions near Hoedspruit, Limpopo. The role combines youth development, conservation facilitation, and camp logistics in remote wilderness settings.

The ideal candidate has FGASA/CATHSSETA qualifications, a valid First Aid certificate, and a PDP. Experience in youth work and environmental education is advantageous; live-in, tented accommodation is provided.

Qualifications

• FGASA / CATHSSETA nature site guide qualification
• Valid First Aid Certificate
• Valid PDP (Driver)
• 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
• Willingness to live off-grid in tented accommodation and communal living

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Youth development

Community engagement

Camp logistics management

Outdoor leadership

Education

FGASA / CATHSSETA nature site guide qualification

First Aid Certificate

PDP (Driver)

Job description

A pioneering youth expedition organisation is seeking a passionate 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 & 𝗘𝗡𝗩𝗜𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 & 𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗢𝗥 / 𝗚𝗨𝗜𝗗𝗘 to join their team in the Hoedspruit area.

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

Candidate Responsibilities:

• 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

On Offer:

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