Overland Tour Driver

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At Intrepid Travel we exist to inspire, create, share and lead the best travel experiences ever – for both people and the planet. More than 34 years later, we're proud to be a certified B Corp with hundreds of trips in over 100 countries.

The world needs more Intrepid people:

Your main responsibility will be to ensure the safe transportation of our travellers to and from various destinations, assisting them on entry and exit from vehicles as needed and to act as a company ambassador when dealing with customers.

You will ensure the vehicles are kept free from damage, clean, and ensure the vehicle is in proper safe condition to drive, following specified routes, working to time schedules and always complying with traffic regulations to ensure our customers have a smooth and safe ride will be your top priorities.

With Intrepid you will be ensuring that the work you do has meaning, as Intrepid focuses on giving back and investing in your local community, which is why we use local cooks, leaders, local operators and ensure we give back into the destination at every opportunity.

To be successful as a Driver with Intrepid you will require:

• Driver's License, PrDP and good driving record.
• Defensive driving skills.
• Demonstrate dependability and self-motivation.
• Be able to frequently lift up to 45 kg.
• Read, write, understand, and communicate clearly in English.
• Exhibit leadership skills (primarily when assigned as Team Leader for on-call duties).
• Maintain a high level of personal integrity and reliability.
• Be passionate about travel and share your love of it with our customers.

What you need to know:

• We are recruiting for Crew this April and with training commencing in May 2025.
• This is a freelance contract position, which will give you flexibility in when and how you work; however, great availability across peak seasons (June to October) is a must-have.
• With extended hours, lots of walking and activities, and engaging with travellers, it's important that you are prepared both mentally and physically for the challenge
• You'll need the ability to travel and spend time away from home, as our leaders often travel for extensive periods at a time and some tours can span up to four weeks.
• You will be driving tours through Southern Africa & beyond.

Our people reflect the diversity of our customers and the communities we visit: Intrepid is made up of 58 nationalities across 46 countries, and we recognise that diversity makes us a stronger business. We support a culture where people can be themselves and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

For our Tour Leaders, the work perks may vary from country to country, but some of the work perks we offer include:

• Diverse departures through the year to lead Including hiking or biking adventures, festival, family, premium and foodie trips.
• Travel to where the trip starts (and home again) is included and covered by us.
• Some meals and all accommodation included.
• Access to learning and development programs, e-learning and comprehensive tour leader training before you even start.
• Internal career opportunities to further your career in travel and beyond.
• Amazing travel discounts for you to experience Intrepid as a passenger.
• Recognition and celebration with awards nights and the chance for our top performers to travel to our yearly Global Summit
• Opportunity to support not-for-profit Intrepid Foundations projects.

At Intrepid ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion is an important part of our recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to submit your application, please email careersupport@intrepidtravel.com with your name, location, and the accommodations you need, we will then be in touch to support your application.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Other
• Industries: Travel Arrangements