Field Guide

SUMMARY:
Conservation focused Volunteer Project is looking for a FIELD GUIDE

POSITION INFO:
This wildlife and conservation volunteer project is based in a Big 5 game reserve in Limpopo, South Africa. Dedicated to supporting reserve management, the initiative focuses on monitoring key species. Volunteers also engage in hands-on conservation efforts and contribute to anti-poaching activities. The project is committed to environmental responsibility and promotes sustainable living practices throughout its operations.

Seeking a dedicated, committed, hardworking, and passionate guide/ranger to join the team. You will be involved in several aspects of conservation, and wildlife monitoring alongside duties at basecamp.

Requirements;

• FGASA Level 1 (Theory and Practical completed)
• Valid DEAT registration
• Valid PDP license
• Valid First Aid certificate
• Experience with manual 4x4 bush driving and hold a valid driving licence
• Previous experience as a Field Guide/Ranger or in similar research and monitoring environment
• Computer literacy skills including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Good communication skills with fluent English, both spoken and written
• Ability to interact with people from different countries and diverse backgrounds.
• Physically fit, able to work in unfavourable conditions (e.g. heat or rain)
• Honest, trust-worthy and reliable
• Self-motivated, hard-working. organised and flexible in their work approach
• Must be able to work under pressure, independently and as a team with other staff members and volunteers
• Passionate about sustainable living, their work and that of Leo Africa
• Clean criminal record/proof of police check
• Non smoking

• Monitoring drives with volunteers to specifically monitor Big 5, hyenas and cheetahs
• Conservation work
• Creation of ID kits of the species monitored
• Writing reports for the reserve management
• Fence patrol
• Camera trap processing
• Data insert and analysis
• Camp maintenance
• Other duties as required