Groups Program Assistant, Cape Town, South Africa

**2025 Seasonal Groups Program Assistant - Cape Town, South Africa**

Looking for more than just a job? How about an unforgettable adventure in one of the world’s most breathtaking destinations? GVI’s Groups roles in Cape Town offer the perfect blend of purpose, impact, and exploration.

Join a vibrant global community, work alongside local changemakers, and gain invaluable skills—all while experiencing the thrill of adventure in the Mother City. ️

**Job Details**

We are currently looking for staff to join us in Cape Town, South Africa, to assist with delivering our groups programs.

**Location**: Cape Town, South Africa
**Dates**: 1 May - 19 May & 20 June - 19 July
**Reports to**: Head of Groups Delivery
**Contract Type**:Seasonal

**About GVI**

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At GVI, we're driven by the desire to make a positive impact on our planet and its people. Our dedicated teams are actively working to address global challenges and together, we leverage a diverse set of specialised skills to pursue a shared vision: fostering a brighter and more sustainable future for all.

We offer award-winning conservation and community development programs in 13 countries, all aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, and led by our teams and experts from the communities we operate in.

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Meet the Team

**About the role**

The goal of the Groups Program Assistant is to support the delivery of world-leading groups and under18 programs in-country, by focusing on participant experience. We have a variety of short-term contract options and need vibrant individuals brimming with energy, who thrive on travel adventures and share our zeal for conservation and community projects.

** Role and responsibilities**
- Supporting the Groups Senior Program Coordinator and Head of Groups Delivery in the running of group programs.
- Assisting with project work including planning sessions.
- Managing the groups on a day to day basis, ensuring they have a positive experience
- Interacting with local partners for certain activities
- Delivering presentations and training relevant to the project activities
- Acting as an enthusiastic role model for participants and providing guidance and mentorship
- Working with the team to ensure the program operates to a high standard and all health and safety protocols are followed

**About you**

If you are ambitious, purpose-driven, and you have a great sense of humour, we want to meet you. As an organisation, we know that welcoming a broad range of people with unique identities makes us powerful and we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion practices.

**✨ Professional skills and experience**
- Prior international travel experience
- Previous volunteer or study abroad experience beneficial
- Great people skills, such as:

- Facilitating thought-provoking discussions
- Working with participants through unforeseen challenges such as homesickness, cultural differences, group conflict, etc.
- Being an active listener
- Country-specific or local knowledge is always a plus
- Not required, but would be advantageous:

- Experience managing participants on group or individual service or adventure programs.
- Trained in first aid, wildlife safety, mountaineer safety, or equivalent
- Diving qualifications
- Fluent in languages other than English

**Package includes**
- Per-group stipend
- Accommodation
- Food
- Visa costs (if applicable)
- Emergency medical and travel insurance
- And more

**To apply**

Please send your CV along with a cover letter stating why you feel you would be best suited to this position at GVI.

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