Being a Tourist Guide
A Tourist Guide...
- has to register according to the Tourism ‘Second Amendment Act No. 70, 2000’.
- has to, at all times, adhere to a Code of Conduct and Ethics.
- while operating/working has to adhere to all legal requirements by law; including (and not limited to) using legally registered vehicles (Operators Permit); have a valid ID Card and only guide within your qualification; all relevant insurances and permits in place; a valid PDP drivers licence; a valid First Aid Certificate.
Tourist Guide Identification Card
Registration is evidenced by a Tourist Guide Identification Card issued by the Provincial Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDT), who also issue an official badge showing the guide’s unique registration number, the same number that appears on the person’s Tourist Guide Identification Card.
The card bears the Guide’s photograph, name, DEDT registration number, ID number, and validity period, type of guide (Adventure, Nature or Culture), level, category, and specialities – if any.
Guides may operate only in the area for which they have been registered which is also indicated at the back of the card.
The guide is required by law to always carry the Tourist Guide Identification Card with them and the badge on the upper body where it can be seen.
For more information on becoming a Legally Registered Tourist Guide...read more.
The Western Cape Registrars Office Contact Details:
The operating hours of the Tourist Guide Registration Office for the public are from 08:00 - 16:00.
Ground Floor, NBS Waldorf Arcade
80 St George's Mall
Cape Town
For queries on Registration & Re-registration contact the Registrars’ Office on: 021- 483 2960