Field Guide Groups Program Assistant, Limpopo (seasonal)

Careers Ab; Limpopo; On-site; ZAR 20 000 - 30 000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking organization is seeking a passionate Groups Program Assistant to deliver exceptional group experiences in Limpopo. This role emphasizes participant engagement, smooth operations, and high safety standards. As part of a dedicated team, you will coordinate daily activities, mentor participants, and work closely with local partners. If you have a zest for conservation and community projects, this opportunity will allow you to thrive in a dynamic environment while making a positive impact on the community and the planet.

Benefits

Accommodation

Food

Emergency medical and travel insurance

Visa costs (if applicable)

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience working in the field, preferably in African wildlife.
• Guiding qualification such as IFGA or FGASA is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Groups Senior Program Coordinator in running group programs.
• Manage daily group activities ensuring positive participant experiences.

Skills

Guiding qualification (IFGA, FGASA)

Experience in African wildlife

Great people skills

Fluency in English

First Aid training

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

SA driver's license - Code 08/EB

Professional Driving Permit (PDP)

Job description

We are looking for a Groups Program Assistant to help deliver world-class group programs in Limpopo! This role focuses on creating unforgettable participant experiences, ensuring smooth operations, and maintaining high safety and ethical standards. You'll assist with daily program coordination, facilitate impactful sessions, engage with local partners, and mentor participants.

If you're passionate about conservation, education, and group facilitation, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Here are the details!

Dates: Our Limpopo Groups season is running from13 July - 23 August 2025

Reports to:Head of Groups Delivery

Contract Type:Seasonal

About GVI

GVI Planet |GVI People

At GVI, we're driven by the desire to make a positive impact on our planet and its people. Our dedicated teams are actively working to address global challenges and together, we leverage a diverse set of specialised skills to pursue a shared vision: fostering a brighter and more sustainable future for all.

We offer award-winning conservation and community development programs in 13 countries, all aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, and led by our teams and experts from the communities we operate in.

We value passion, authenticity and innovation, and we treat each other with respect. But we can do better than words to show you who we are! To see what it's really like to work for GVI:

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About the role

The goal of the Groups Field Assistant is to support the delivery of world-leading groups and under-18 programs in-country, by focusing on participant experience. We have a variety of short-term contract options and need vibrant individuals brimming with energy, who thrive on travel adventures and share our zeal for conservation and community projects.

Role and responsibilities

• Supporting the Groups Senior Program Coordinator and Head of Groups Delivery in the running of group programs.
• Assisting with project work including planning sessions.
• Managing the groups on a day to day basis, ensuring they have a positive experience
• Interacting with local partners for certain activities
• Delivering presentations and training relevant to the project activities
• Acting as an enthusiastic role model for participants and providing guidance and mentorship
• Working with the team to ensure the program operates to a high standard and all health and safety protocols are followed

About you

If you are ambitious, purpose-driven, and you have a great sense of humour, we want to meet you. As an organisation, we know that welcoming a broad range of people with unique identities makes us powerful and we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion practices.

Professional skills and experience

• Guiding qualification such as IFGA, FGASA, or similar
• 1-2 years of experience working in the field (preferably African wildlife)
• Be a South African citizen/resident or have a minimum 2-year visa in place
• Have a SA driver's license - Code 08/EB (including the ability to tow a trailer)
  
• Professional Driving Permit (PDP)
  
• Experience managing participants on group or individual service or adventure programs
• Fluency in English
  
• Great people skills
  
• Advantageous:
  • Trained in First Aid, wildlife safety, mountaineer safety, or equivalent

Package includes

• Per-group stipend
• Accommodation
• Food
• Visa costs (if applicable)
• Emergency medical and travel insurance
• And more!

To apply

Please send your CV along with a cover letter stating why you feel you would be best suited to this position at GVI.

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Please note: We will do our utmost to respond to all applicants, however, given the large volume of applications we receive, this isn't always possible. If you do not hear back from us within three-four weeks, please take it that on this occasion your application was unsuccessful.