Youth Expedition & Conservation Facilitator

Wild Dreams Hospitality; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 112,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in position

Job summary

Wild Dreams Hospitality in Limpopo is seeking a hands-on wilderness guide for multi-phase expeditions. This off-grid role blends youth development, conservation facilitation, and community engagement in remote environments, demanding fitness and adaptability.

The ideal candidate holds FGASA/CATHSSETA, a valid First Aid certificate, a PDP, and SA citizenship or work rights, with experience in youth programs or environmental education; live-in, tented accommodation, and demanding schedules are

Qualifications

• FGASA / CATHSSETA nature site guide qualification required.
• Valid First Aid Certificate required.
• Valid PDP required.
• 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.

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

FGASA / CATHSSETA nature site guide

First Aid Certificate

PDP

SA citizenship / work rights

Youth development experience

Lowveld ecology knowledge

Bush/maintenance skills

Community engagement experience

Off-grid living readiness

Job description

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