Online Apprentice Nature Guide Scholarship 2024 (NQF 2)

The Southern African Wildlife College (SAWC) has an opportunity for 10 candidates to complete their online Apprentice Nature Guide – Theory NQF 2. Following successful competition of the online course, two (2) scholarships will be awarded for the six-month Bushwise International Field Guide Course, which will take place at the SAWC.

IMPORTANT DATES and INFO:

Application closing date: 02 November 2024

Announcement of selected candidates: 05 November 2024

Selection day for selected candidates:  08 November 2024

1.  General Rules

Only application forms completed correctly, in full and accompanied by the required supporting documents will be considered.

2. Required Documents

• A certified copy of the highest educational qualification obtained.
• A certified copy of the applicant’s Identity Document (ID).

3. Selection Criteria:

The main criteria used in the selection of successful applicants to the Southern African Wildlife College bursary are as follows:

1. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and they must have:
2. A High School Certificate (National Senior Certificate) is a prerequisite, with a 60% pass rate (average across all subjects)
3. A valid Foundational Learning Competency Certificate (FLC) in English Communication and Mathematics/Maths Literacy
4. Good communication skills in English, both written and spoken as the course is presented in English
5. .A valid Driver’s License + PrDP or they must give written acknowledgement that they know that although they can train while under 21, they cannot register as a guide until they have turned 21 and have obtained PrDP as well as firearms certification in the case of Trails Guides. Six (6) months driving experience is required with a manual vehicle.
6. Access to a computer and stable internet connection, and be computer literate in order to complete the 12-week online Field Guiding course.
7. An out going character –generally be happy, self-motivated, engaging and charismatic.
8. A track record of being honest, trustworthy, responsible, reliable and punctual
9. The self-motivation to study online, and show a prior knowledge of what the work of a field guide entails. They must also show a genuine desire and motivation to work in this field
10. A clean service record with previous employer, if previously employed.
11. No criminal record.

4. How to Apply

If you are interested in becoming a field guide and are in possession of the following attributes, kindly email your CV and a copy of the qualifications outline below to gseepane@sawc.org.za by 02 November 2024.

5. Selection Process and Open Day

Students who meet the criteria as outlined in section 3 above will be shortlisted by 03 November 2024. These candidates will then be contacted for a personal interview, which will take place on 08 November 2024 at the Southern African Wildlife College. The applicants knowledge, driving skills, computer literacy and attitude will be assessed during the interview.

Please note that preference will be given to Ngirivane land claimants with legitimate file numbers. All contacted candidates must report to the college; transportation will be available for those living in the Bushbuckridge area, and the Acornhoek Mall will be the pick-up location. Hoedspruit will be the pick-up location for applicants from the Limpopo area.