Senior Travel Consultant

2 weeks ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Mahlatini Luxury Travel Full time R900 000 - R1 200 000 per year

African Travel Specialist – Luxury Tailor-Made Safaris

Location: Cape Town (Rondebosch) | Permanent, Full-time | Hybrid & Flexible Working

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

Closing date for applications: 30 September 2025

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

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