Erdem

Travel information

I am currently

Activities i am interested in:

Exploring South Africa through surf, nature, outdoor activities, creative projects and music

Description

**NOT A FREE VACATION SEEKER. A REAL WORKAWAYER!**
*Hard work included, sense of humor free.* 😊

Hi! I’m Erdem — born and raised by the sea in Türkiye, with a Mediterranean spirit: warm, social, curious, and easy to connect with.

Recently, I’ve been volunteering in different places across South Africa:

* Farm in Swellendam
* Farm/lodge in Addo
* Farm in Storms River
* Surf lodge in Jeffreys Bay
* Guesthouse in Port Elizabeth
* Currently at a beach lodge in Chintsa, Eastern Cape

I’m happy to provide references from my previous hosts if needed.

I have hands-on experience in construction, farm work, surf lodge operations (including guest communication, check-in/check-out, and hospitality), kitchen work and cooking, as well as creating social media content for lodges.

During my farm experiences, I worked with horses and other ranch animals, supporting their daily care and general farm routines. I also used power tools and helped with basic repairs and maintenance.

I come from a solid professional background. For many years, I worked as an engineer in construction, land surveying, drone mapping, and fiber-optic (ISP) infrastructure projects. Working in corporate environments taught me responsibility, reliability, teamwork, and safety awareness—values I bring to every place I stay.

I love cooking and sharing food, especially Turkish dishes like İmam Bayıldı and Menemen. For me, cooking is another way to connect with people.

On the creative side, I create short promotional videos using drone and mobile footage, edited in CapCut or Canva, for social media and websites.

My outdoor skills include:

* Intermediate surfing
* Rock climbing / rope skills
* CMAS 1★ diving
* P2 paragliding

I enjoy working hard, meeting new people, and being part of a good team. I'm reliable, adaptable, and always happy to help wherever I'm needed.

Looking forward to meeting you and contributing to your project!

All the best,
Erdem

Interests

Movies & TV

Technology

Sustainability

Videography

Events & social

Self development

Farming

Charity work

Astronomy

Cooking & food

Performing arts

Books

Music

Photography

Carpentry

Team sports

Dancing

Beach

Cycling

Water sports

Winter sports

Yoga / Wellness

Nature

Camping

Hiking

Outdoor activities

Fitness

Sailing / Boating

Mountain

Adventure sports

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent

More details about my language interests
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Eco Projects

Being an elderly companion

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Some knowledge of:  

Art Projects

Charity Work

Languages

Life at a Farmstay

Animal Care

Hospitality/Tourism

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Able to teach about:  

Light gardening

Creative DIY projects

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping with Computers/ Internet

Teaching

Helping around the house

Light maintenance

More details about your skills

Computer Skills:
*MS Office
*Wordpress
* Canva
*Capcut
*Content Creation
*Basic IT support

Driving Licence:

A, A1, A2, B1, B, D1, F (manual gear car/ motorcycle)

Rock Climbing( Summer mountaineering training accredited by the Turkish Mountaineering Federation.)
CMAS one star diver
P2 paraglider
Drone operator

Age

44

What else ...

Professional background: Civil / geomatics engineering, construction & infrastructure projects, drone mapping

Physical skills: Climbing & rope access (former Level 1), farm & outdoor work

Martial arts: Aikido – 3rd Dan (black belt)

Sports & nature: Hiking, climbing, paragliding (P2), diving (CMAS 1★)

Turkish and Mediterranean Cuisine

Creative interests: Video creation, drone storytelling, DJing & music production (learning phase)

Languages: Turkish (native), English (fluent)

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  Allergies
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  Special dietary requirements
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