This tender invites bids for the provision of accredited field guide training for 13 learners at Addo Elephant National Park, covering essential unit standards over a 4-6 month program. A compulsory briefing session is scheduled for April 29, 2026.
The South African National Parks (SANParks) is seeking a qualified service provider to deliver a comprehensive field guide training program for 13 learners at Addo Elephant National Park. The training will be conducted in two phases over a duration of 4-6 months, focusing on essential skills and knowledge required for effective nature guiding. The program includes unit standards that cover creating guided experiences, conducting nature experiences, customer care, and safety management, ensuring that learners are equipped with the necessary competencies to excel in the tourism and conservation sectors.
The successful bidder will be responsible for providing all training materials, facilitating the training sessions, and registering learners with the Culture, Arts, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport Sector Education and Training Authority (CATHSSETA). Additionally, the service provider must ensure that learners achieve competency within one year of starting the program and provide necessary documentation, including attendance registers and competency certificates. This initiative aims to enhance skills development in the tourism sector while promoting sustainable employment opportunities.
This tender is suitable for accredited training providers with experience in delivering field guiding courses, particularly those with a focus on youth development and skills training in the tourism and conservation sectors.