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Seasonal Groups Roles – Cape Town, South Africa Jobs in Cape Town at GVI
2025 GVI Seasonal Jobs Abroad – 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
GVI Planet | GVI People
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.
We value passion, authenticity and innovation, and we treat each other with respect. But we can do better than words to show you who we are! To see what it’s really like to work for GVI:
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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.
Not quite ticking all the boxes for our current vacancies just yet? Explore our internship openings here for the perfect stepping stone towards a career in sustainable development.
Please note: We will do our utmost to respond to all applicants, however, given the large volume of applications we receive, this isn’t always possible. If you do not hear back from us within three-four weeks, please take it that on this occasion your application was unsuccessful.
Title: Seasonal Groups Roles – Cape Town, South Africa
Company: GVI
Location: Cape Town
