Lead Assessor and Mentor

HospitalityandOutdoor; Limpopo; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing

Meals

Uniform

Lead Assessor and Mentor

Limpopo

Job summary

HospitalityandOutdoor is seeking an experienced Assessor and Mentor to join our Limpopo-based training institution. This senior role focuses on developing future field guides, delivering FGASA-aligned programmes, and maintaining industry standards.

The successful candidate will mentor and assess aspiring guides, lead practical and theoretical sessions, and manage essential training administration with a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• FGASA Professional Trails Guide qualification essential.
• FGASA-endorsed Trails Mentor certification essential.
• ETDP Assessor qualification essential.
• ETDP Facilitator qualification advantageous.
• FGASA Advanced Rifle Handling Assessor qualification advantageous.
• First Aid Level 2 certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver FGASA-aligned training programmes for trainee field guides.
• Assess and mentor guide professionals to ensure high standards.
• Maintain industry standards and contribute to certification processes.
• Provide practical and theoretical training, combining field and classroom components.
• Maintain accurate administration, reporting, and documentation of training activities.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Assessment

Training delivery

Administration

Report writing

Microsoft Office

Coaching

Education

FGASA Professional Trails Guide

FGASA-endorsed Trails Mentor

ETDP Assessor qualification

ETDP Facilitator qualification

FGASA Advanced Rifle Handling Assessor

First Aid Level 2

Job description

Starting Date

1 - 2 Month Notice will be respected

As Soon As Possible

Establishment

Game Lodge

Additional Benefits

• Housing
• Meals
• Uniform
• Lead Assessor and Mentor
• Limpopo

Introduction

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Assessor and Mentor to join a well-established training institution in Limpopo. This senior-level Trainer role is ideal for a passionate conservation professional with extensive field guiding, assessment, and mentoring experience. The successful Guide professional will play a key role in developing future field guides, ensuring the delivery of high-quality FGASA-aligned training programmes, and maintaining exceptional industry standards. If you are passionate about wildlife conservation, education, leadership, and shaping the next generation of guiding professionals, this could be the ideal career opportunity.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Field Guide, including at least 2 years in a senior training, assessment, or mentoring role.
• FGASA Professional Trails Guide qualification essential.
• FGASA-endorsed Trails Mentor certification essential.
• ETDP Assessor qualification essential.
• ETDP Facilitator qualification advantageous.
• FGASA Advanced Rifle Handling Assessor qualification advantageous.
• Valid First Aid Level 2 certificate.
• All relevant rifle proficiencies and competencies.
• Strong leadership experience within a training or guiding environment.
• Extensive knowledge of wildlife, conservation, eco-tourism, and FGASA standards.
• Experience delivering practical and theoretical training programmes.
• Excellent administration, reporting, and organisational skills.
• Computer literacy with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to mentor, assess, and develop aspiring Guide professionals.

Package

• Permanent position.
• Competitive salary package.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Opportunity to contribute to a respected Guide training programme.
• Work within a conservation-focused educational environment.
• Collaborative leadership role within a dynamic team.