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Operations Assistant

Bushwise

Job Location:

Phalaborwa - South Africa

Salary: Not provided by the employer

Experience Required: 1-3years

Posted: 1 September 2026 (16 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 29 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

OPERATIONS ASSISTANT HOEDSPRUIT LIMPOPO

Are you highly organised practical and ready for a hands-on role in the great outdoors

An exciting opportunity is available for an Operations Assistant to support the safe and smooth delivery of field-based expeditions. This live-in position is ideal for someone looking to build valuable experience in operations logistics and programme management within a purpose-driven environment.

Location: Hoedspruit Limpopo

Start Date: 5 October 2026

Type: Full-time live-in position

THE ROLE

You will support day-to-day expedition operations including:

Logistics planning and administration

Kit equipment and inventory management

First aid and communications equipment

Transport supplies and operational movements

Reporting and maintaining accurate records

Volunteer support training and debriefs

Daily operational briefings and meetings

Social media support including Instagram

Identifying and escalating safety safeguarding and welfare concerns

Problem-solving across a dynamic field-based environment

Requirements

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

Highly organised reliable and detail-oriented

Strong administrative and record-keeping skills

Adaptable proactive and able to prioritise

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Microsoft Office proficiency particularly Excel

Fluent in English

Valid First Aid qualification or willingness to obtain

Valid South African drivers licence with PDP or willingness to obtain

Comfortable working flexible hours and living on-site

Legal right to work in South Africa

Police clearance and satisfactory references

ADVANTAGEOUS EXPERIENCE

Experience in any of the following would be beneficial:

Logistics or operations

Project or programme support

Tourism or conservation

Volunteering or youth programmes

Outdoor or field-based environments

Stock vehicles equipment or practical maintenance

Social media

Benefits

Accommodation and meals provided for approximately 9 months of the year during expeditions

Approximately 3 months annual leave aligned with expedition cycles

Hands-on experience in operations and programme delivery

The opportunity to work in a purpose-driven international environment

Required Skills:

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR Highly organised reliable and detail-oriented Strong administrative and record-keeping skills Adaptable proactive and able to prioritise Excellent communication and teamwork skills Microsoft Office proficiency particularly Excel Fluent in English Valid First Aid qualification or willingness to obtain Valid South African drivers licence with PDP or willingness to obtain Comfortable working flexible hours and living on-site Legal right to work in South Africa Police clearance and satisfactory references ADVANTAGEOUS EXPERIENCE Experience in any of the following would be beneficial: Logistics or operations Project or programme support Tourism or conservation Volunteering or youth programmes Outdoor or field-based environments Stock vehicles equipment or practical maintenance Social media

Required Education:

Hospitality Logistics Conservation

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