Membership
Become an NFTGA Member
Join a national network working to strengthen representation, information-sharing, professionalism and collaboration across South Africa's tourist-guiding industry.
Benefits
What membership offers
Industry Representation
A collective voice on matters affecting guides and affiliates.
Professional Community
Connect with guides and tourism professionals nationally.
Relevant Industry Updates
Notices and information relevant to guiding and operations.
Career and CPD Information
Awareness of training and development opportunities.
Networking and Collaboration
Work alongside associations, operators and trainers.
Member Resources
Practical guidance and templates as they are developed.
Visibility Opportunities
Planned consent-based visibility through the future directory.
Participation in NFTGA Activities
Take part in meetings, working groups and initiatives.
Categories
Membership types
Full Tourist Guide Membership
For qualified and currently registered tourist guides.
Guide-Operator Membership
For registered tourist guides who also operate a tourism business.
Trainee or Aspirant Guide Participation
For people working toward appropriate training and legal registration.
Honorary Guide Membership
For eligible long-serving guides who are no longer actively guiding.
Affiliated Industry Membership
For drivers, trainers, operators, associations and other tourism stakeholders that support NFTGA's objectives.
Joining process
Four simple steps
- Step 1
Choose a membership category
- Step 2
Submit an application
- Step 3
Provide relevant supporting information
- Step 4
Receive confirmation from NFTGA
Expression of interest
Membership interest form
Complete the form and NFTGA will follow up with information about the appropriate membership category.
Mockup form
Phase 2
Members-only area, renewals and CPD records
Member login, a private resource library, CPD tracking and online renewal are planned for a future phase.