FGASA Jobs and Mentoring
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If you are a qualified 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
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
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.
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
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.