Conservation Guide/Research Coordinator

CONSERVATION GUIDE / RESEARCH COORDINATOR

Greater Kruger Area

Start: ASAP 5-Month Fixed-Term Contract

️ Contract Ends: 31 January 2027

️ Live-In Shared Accommodation

Are you passionate about conservation, wildlife, research and environmental education? This exciting short-term opportunity is ideal for a highly adaptable Conservation Guide / Research Coordinator who enjoys working across different teams, locations and programmes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support conservation research, monitoring and wildlife surveys

• Assist with field-based data collection and camera trapping

• Train and support volunteers in research and field skills

• Maintain accurate research data and contribute to reporting

• Lead conservation activities and field experiences

• Deliver conservation education to international groups and young people

• Support practical conservation projects

• Adapt activities to different groups while ensuring safe delivery

• Work effectively across different teams, programmes and environments

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

️ Guide qualification or CATHSSETA accreditation

️ Valid First Aid Certificate

️ Valid Professional Driving Permit (PDP)

️ South African citizen or valid South African work visa

️ Highly flexible and adaptable

IDEAL EXPERIENCE

• Conservation or wildlife field experience

• Experience working with volunteers or groups

• Strong communication skills

• Excellent wildlife identification skills

• Research and fieldwork experience advantageous

• Proactive, organised and professional

• Comfortable working in remote environments

• Passionate about conservation and environmental education

PACKAGE

Live-in shared accommodation

️ Meals provided

Laundry service

Free Wi-Fi

3 weeks on / 1 week off

Christmas & New Year paid time off

If you're an adaptable conservation professional looking for a hands-on field-based opportunity in the Greater Kruger, this could be the perfect role for you!