Senior Travel Consultant - Africa

African Travel Specialist – Luxury Tailor-Made Safaris

At Mahlatini Luxury Travel, we design Life’s Greatest Journeys. As leaders in luxury safaris and tailor-made travel across Southern and Eastern Africa, we’re expanding our team of African Travel Specialists.

We’re looking for experienced consultants who combine in-depth knowledge of Sub-Saharan Africa with a passion for delivering exceptional, personalised client experiences. If you thrive on creating seamless, high-end itineraries and nurturing lasting client relationships, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll do

• Curate bespoke, luxury safari and travel itineraries across Africa
• Convert warm leads through engaging phone, email and video consultations
• Present polished, detail-driven proposals that inspire confidence
• Deliver outstanding service before, during, and after travel
• Stay ahead of product developments, ensuring in-depth destination expertise
• Collaborate with colleagues and trade partners to uphold our gold-standard reputation

What we’re looking for

Essential

• 3+ years’ experience as a Travel Consultant in tailor-made, luxury travel
• Proven ability to design and sell complex itineraries
• First-hand knowledge of Sub-Saharan Africa
• Strong sales track record and ability to hit targets
• Excellent communication skills (written, spoken, and video)
• Organised, tech-savvy, and confident managing multiple clients

Desired

• Experience with GDS/flight systems
• Relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent

What we offer

• Exceptional salary, commission & benefits package
• Hybrid working model with flexible hours
• Comprehensive Group Life Cover & Discovery Health Medical Aid with company contributions
• 29 days annual leave (plus long-service enhancements)
• Discounted personal travel & industry-exclusive rates
• Structured training, professional development & volunteering opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme

If you are ready to take the next step on your career journey, click here to apply.