Student Liaison and Support Officer:
The position involves inspiring and assisting the students on their path to establishing careers in guiding and/or conservation.
You need to be based in Nelspruit but will also get to travel to 5 different sites frequently – thus getting best of both worlds!

• Main duties will include:
Communicating and supporting students practically, emotionally and logistically prior, during and after courses
Preparing formal written letters, documents and reports
Putting together reports and feedback for students and keeping record of their progress
Building and maintaining good business relationships with lodges and reserves across Southern Africa
Placing students at lodges for internships, and be responsible for our back-up/volunteer programs.

• Who we’re looking for:
Preferably someone with background in travel/hospitality, lodge industry, recruitment or events planning
Good knowledge of immigration laws, visa procedures and applications
Someone who loves the bush and has a passion for conservation
An organised, good communicator who can keep track of 70+ students at a time
Good command of English / effective and professional communication (verbal and written)
An outgoing people’s person
Good listening skill
Strategic thinker forward thinking and can plan ahead.

• Minimum requirements:
Computer proficient in Microsoft office
Must have own transport
Willing to travel

• Salary:
R15K negotiable depending on experience and skills

• Starting date:
01 December 2017

Experienced candidates can email their Cvs.