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Acting as a professional guide in south Africa is governed by the 2nd Tourism Amendment Act.

The Law in simple terms:

Tour Guiding is governed by the Tourism Act no.72 of 1993. This act states that any person or body who wishes to operate as a tourist guide for reward, whether monetary or otherwise, must:

1. Register as a Tourist Guide with the relevant Provincial Registrar
2. Be in possession of a certificate of competency issued by the South African Qualifications Authority
3. Sign and adhere to the code of conduct and ethics provided by the Provincial registrar.

How do I gain a certificate of competency?

The certificate can be in two formats: 1) National Certificate, or 2) Record of Achievement.
Both are issued by the Tourism Hospitality Sport & Recreation Education Training Authority (THETA).

To gain a certificate of competence you will need to be assessed by an accredited and registered Assessor who is a subject matter expert in the field you wish to guide in. This assessment could include any or all of the following processes:

• Practical assessment
• Theoretical assessment
• The development of a portfolio of evidence
 

For a detailed description of guiding legally and how to become a legal guide, download the following pdf document on the subject.

How to be a Legal Professional Guide PDF (399kb)

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