Operations Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation

Meals provided

Hands-on experience

International environment

Job summary

Bushwise in Hoedspruit, Limpopo, seeks an Operations Assistant for a live-in role to support field expeditions and ensure smooth operations.

You will handle logistics, inventory, and safety equipment, coordinate transport and supplies, maintain records, and support volunteers. The position starts 5 October 2026 and is full-time, with on-site living and flexible hours in a dynamic outdoor environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Strong note-taking and record-keeping abilities.
• Flexible, proactive, and able to prioritise tasks.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (Excel).
• Valid First Aid qualification or willingness to obtain.
• Valid South African driver's licence with PDP or willingness to obtain.
• Willingness to live on-site and work flexible hours.
• Legal right to work in South Africa; police clearance and references.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day expedition operations, including logistics and planning.
• Manage kit, equipment and inventory; ensure readiness of safety gear.
• Handle transport, supplies and operational movements.
• Maintain accurate reporting and records; liaise with volunteers.
• Provide volunteer support, training and debriefs.
• Lead daily operational briefings and meetings.

Skills

Organised

Administrative skills

Record-keeping

Communication

Teamwork

Excel

First Aid (certified)

Driver's license (SA)

On-site living

Right to work SA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Operations Assistant BushwiseHoedspruit, LP, za

OPERATIONS ASSISTANT | HOEDSPRUIT, LIMPOPO

Are you highly organised, practical and ready for a hands‑on role in the great outdoors?

An exciting opportunity is available for an Operations Assistant to support the safe and smooth delivery of field‑based expeditions. This live‑in position is ideal for someone looking to build valuable experience in operations, logistics and programme management within a purpose‑driven environment.

Start Date: 5 October 2026

Type: Full-time, live-in position

THE ROLE

You will support day‑to‑day expedition operations, including:

• Logistics, planning and administration
• Kit, equipment and inventory management
• First aid and communications equipment
• Transport, supplies and operational movements
• Reporting and maintaining accurate records
• Volunteer support, training and debriefs
• Daily operational briefings and meetings
• Identifying and escalating safety, safeguarding and welfare concerns
• Problem‑solving across a dynamic, field‑based environment

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Highly organised, reliable and detail‑oriented
• Strong administrative and record‑keeping skills
• Adaptable, proactive and able to prioritise
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Microsoft Office proficiency, particularly Excel
• Valid First Aid qualification, or willingness to obtain
• Valid South African driver's licence with PDP, or willingness to obtain
• Comfortable working flexible hours and living on‑site
• Legal right to work in South Africa
• Police clearance and satisfactory references

ADVANTAGEOUS EXPERIENCE

Experience in any of the following would be beneficial:

• Logistics or operations
• Project or programme support
• Volunteering or youth programmes
• Outdoor or field‑based environments
• Stock, vehicles, equipment or practical maintenance

Accommodation and meals provided for approximately 9 months of the year during expeditions

Approximately 3 months annual leave aligned with expedition cycles

Hands‑on experience in operations and programme delivery

The opportunity to work in a purpose‑driven, international environment