Robert Botha

Professional Field Guide (FGASA L2) & Experienced Manager | Specialist in Nature Safaris, River Tours & Youth Counselling | Expert in Operational Admin, Guest Relations & Eco-Tourism Excellence | Career-Driven Leader

Colchester, Eastern Cape, South Africa

About

Qualified Field Guide | Operational Manager | Administrative Specialist With over a decade of experience across the tourism, legal, and social services sectors, I pride myself on being a versatile and highly motivated professional. My career is defined by a "can-do" attitude and a dedication to lifelong learning. ​Core Competencies: ​Nature & Tourism: FGASA Level 2 Field Guide, Skipper’s License (Endorsed), and Safari experience in the Eastern Cape. ​Leadership: Proven track record in staff management, stock control, payroll assistance, and event planning. ​Administration: Proficient in Microsoft Office and Legal Suite, with extensive experience in document management and payment monitoring. ​Safety: Certified in First Aid and Fire Fighting. ​I am passionate about the outdoors and dedicated to providing world-class service. I am currently seeking opportunities to apply my leadership and guiding expertise within the luxury eco-tourism and national park sectors.

Experience

  • Sundays River Adventures (On-site)
    • Manager
      Jan 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 6 mos

      Admin, Bookings, Tours, Activities

    • River and Nature Guide
      Jan 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 6 mos

      River Cruises Sandboarding Guided Canoe trails Sand sledding Safaris

  • Admin Clerk at Jordaan Rijkheer Atorneys
    Aug 2022 - Jan 2023 · 6 mos

    Following up on payments and confirming employment. Updating files on Legal Suite. Phone calls to employers and clients. Helping to make arrangements for those who can't pay the full amount and helping with filing. I help to implement new EAO's at the employers as well.

  • Administrative Assistant at Jordaans Rijkheer Attorneys (Temporary)
    Aug 2022 - Jan 2023 · 6 mos

    Tasks: -Making payment arrangements with the debtor to pay off their loans. -Sending new EAO’s to employers to be implemented. -Uploading documents to employers. -Booking fees and printing balances and sending it through per email. -Monitoring and following up on payments. -General Filing

  • Unemployed at Freelance
    Jul 2022 - Aug 2022 · 2 mos

  • Woodworker at Qbic
    Sep 2021 - Jun 2022 · 10 mos

    Building cupboards and furniture. Refining work with oil on wood.