FGASA Jobs and Mentoring

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The Field Guides association of Southern Africa is committed to the training of gold-standard guides and ensuring that world-class hospitality, professionalism and safari experiences are delivered to any local or international tourist set on enjoying our incredible natural heritage. If you are a qualified Nature Guide looking for employment or an employer looking for top-notch guides, you’ve come to the right place!

Have a look at our job space below and see if any of these postings are the right fit for you!

Jobs Offered

Fossil Hills Lodge in the Western Cape is seeking a qualified guide to join their team.
The ideal candidate needs to be professional, ethical, great with people, hosting, hospitality, and if you’ve got some social media marketing experience that is a big plus!
The candidate should meet the below requirements:
• Must have a matric certificate
• FGASA Nature Site Guide NQF2 or willing to work towards earning the NQF2 qualification
• Basic admin skills and computer literacy
• First Aid level 1 or willing to work towards earning a First Aid level 1 qualification
• Code EC Driver’s license is advantageous
The selected candidate will be responsible for taking guests on guided hikes and walks around the area, assist with lodge and events management where necessary.
To apply, please send your CVs and cover letters to: nadia@fossilhills.co.za

Calling all guides and birding enthusiasts passionate about our feathered friends and making a real conservation impact!
 
Enviro-Insight is seeking a group of assistant bird watchers to join their experts in the field as they conduct an environmental impact assessment for the construction of wind farms. Enviro-Insight CC specialises in environmental impact assessments and biodiversity surveys relying on a variety of specialists with experience in multiple disciplines. This awesome opportunity will not only help you build your birding skills but will give you valuable working experience in the conservation and guiding industry.
 
Our specialists are seeking assistance from passionate and interested people with some birding experience who thrive in a fieldwork environment. This is for people who are looking to improve their birding skills while gaining valuable work experience in a job market that may be overlooked by the average nature enthusiast.
 
Candidates should have the following:
• FGASA Nature Site Guide NQF2 or FGASA Nature Enthusiast
• Some experience in bird watching and bird identification
• Passion for wildlife and conservation
 
All assistant birders hired will receive R650 per day as well as have all their travel, accommodation and meal costs covered for the duration of their participation in the assessment.
 
To apply please send your CVs and Cover Letters to luke@enviro-insight.co.za
 
For more information and full description view the job description PDF here.
 
You can also visit the Enviro-Insight website below for more information on the organisation.
 
Happy birding everyone!

Sunway Safaris operates small group mobile overland safaris throughout Southern Africa. With 29 years in overland operations we have offices in Johannesburg and Maun (Botswana).

Sunway guides have a wide range of opportunities, from leading bush walks in the Okavango to open 4WD game drives in the Botswana national parks, from exploring the Namib desert to dhow sailing off Mozambique coast, from Drakensberg hikes to Lower Zambezi canoeing – we offer the best safari guiding opportunity!

We are currently looking for young, dynamic individuals with strong personalities and the ability to work under the pressure of client demands. We will consider both experienced tour leaders and newly qualified guides. Gain guiding experience with “on the road” training provided. Join our dynamic company and work as part of a team of two guides on each truck. German language skill an advantage but not essential but good English communication skills a must.

Please also see employment section on our website www.sunway-safaris.com email a brief CV to hr@sunway-safaris.com

Mask Expeditions is an adventure travel company specializing in small
group safaris. We offer a variety of exciting adventure tours – including
walking, hiking, cycling and specialist game viewing safaris.

We are currently looking to hire guides able to lead a variety of tours
throughout Southern Africa.

Candidates need to be confident and dynamic individuals, with good
communication skills passionate about guiding and South Africa.
We will consider both experienced tour leaders and newly qualified guides.

Minimum requirements are the following:
• Candidate must be at least 21 years old
• Be a registered FGASA field guide or DEAT registered tour guide
• Candidate must have a valid 1st Aid certificate
• Driver’s license – C1 (code 10)
• Valid PDP
• Genuinely fit individuals who can hike and cycle if required
• Willing to travel and work under pressure of demanding clients
• Experience in camp craft and the ability to prepare meals for groups

Please send your CVs through to Peter Albert on: operations@maskexpeditions.co.za

FGASA Mentors

Join a prearranged or book your own Big Five Walking Trail.

Manukuza Safari Trails is based in the Balule Nature Reserve (Greater Kruger National Park).

We offer:
• Campbased Trails R5350 pp sharing
• Primitive Trails R3650 pp

Both options are for 3 nights and are self-catering.

Observer hours will be logged and signed off.

Come join one of our mentorship trails and find out why Manukuza has grown the way it has as a Mentorship Trails company.

FGASA endorsed Trails Guide Mentor Greg Jarvis has over 24 years experience as a trails guide and will guide you along this exciting career path.

We offer mentorship in:
• Campbased Trails R5350 pp sharing
• Primitive Trails R3650 pp
Both options are for 3 nights and are self-catering.
You don’t need to have your own rifle, we can assist you in this regard.

Manukuza Safari Trails also runs workshops and guiding assessments for NQF2 and NQF4, track and sign together with trailing.

Manukuza Safari Trails is endorsed to provide the following:

• FGASA Nature Site Guide NQF2 and NQF4 workshops and Assessments (assessment conducted by Bennet de Klerk)

• Track & Sign and Trailing workshop (external assessor brought in)

For more information or to book with Manukuza Safari Trails please use the details below:

Instagram: @manukuza_safaris
Website: www.manukuza.co.za
Email: info@manukuza.co.za
Mobile/ Whatsapp: +27 82 926 5684

Calling all aspiring Field Guides, Apprentice Trails Guides, and aspiring SKS DG Trails Guides! Noelle van Muiden, founder of Tchagra Trails and a FGASA-endorsed Mentor and Assessor, invites you to embark on a unique journey through her specialised trails workshops and experiences. Tchagra Trails has wealth of experience that ensures you understand the intricacies of the Trails Guide career path. Tchagra Trails is adept at preparing you for leading guests on bushwalks, backpack trails, and primitive trails. 

Apart from comprehensive walking guide training, Tchagra Trails provides prep courses in Track and Sign, and Trailing. Additionally, they conduct practical assessments for FGASA Nature Site Guide NQF2, FGASA Field Guide NQF4, and FGASA Trails Guide qualifications. 

For guides situated within the Greater Kruger’s APNR (Associated Private Nature Reserves), Tchagra Trails does not tack on extra travel costs. However, for courses and assessments outside of the APNR, guides may be subject to additional travel expenses. 

Embark on your Trails Guide journey with Tchagra Trails, where expertise meets professionalism! 

For more information and/or for bookings please email Tchagra Trails on: info@trailsuniverse.com

Mentoring  

For more information and bookings please email Tchagra Trails on: info@trailsuniverse.com

  • Five-night walking guide workshop at R 7000 per person 
  • Three-night/four-day Backpack/Primitive Trails at R 4500  
  •  In-house/lodged based (Noelle comes to you)  
    • Full day at R 1500 
    • ½ day at R 750 

Available Dates for 2024 (Balule Nature Reserve Only): 

March 

  • 4th – 9th Five-night Walking Guide workshop 
  • 28th – 31st Three-night Backpack/Primitive trail  

April 

  • 25th – 28th Three-night Backpack/Primitive trail 

June 

  • 6th – 9th Three-night Backpack/Primitive trail 

Track & Sign and Trailing Course and Assessment (Madikwe Game Reserve only) 

Please contact Tchagra Trails on info@trailsuniverse.com for more information on the course, assessment, and the cost of the workshop. 

Available Dates: 

April 

  • 10th – 20th Track & Sign and Trailing prep course.

Wilderness Walking Guide 10-day Course (Balule Nature Reserve Only) 

Please contact Tchagra Trails on info@trailsuniverse.com for more information on the course and what is involved.  

Course cost at R 15000 pp 

Available dates: 

May: 

  • 10th – 25th 10-day Walking Guide course 

June: 

  • 18th – 28th 10-day Walking Guide course  

Assessments: 

Please book your assessment and assessment date with Tchagra Trails directly at info@trailsuniverse.com. 

  • FGASA Nature Site Guide NQF2 at R 1500 
  • FGASA Field Guide NQF4 at R 2500 
  • Trails Guide NQF2/4 at R 2500 
  • 10-hour mentored evaluation for Apprentice Trails Guides at R 1000 

Attention all trails guides! Jack Htuchinson an accredited FGASA Trails Guide Mentor is offering Mentored Trails to help with experience and hours.

Join Jack on foot in the wild

• 2 Mentored walks with rifles
• Meals
• Accommodation
• May or may not include lodge guests

Price: R1500.00 per person per night

Contact Jack directly for more information, visit his Instagram account here to learn more.

Contact marketing@fgasa.org.za for more information and ad rates with FGASA.