Senior Travel Consultant - Africa

<p><strong>African Travel Specialist – Luxury Tailor-Made Safaris</strong></p><p><br></p><p>At <strong>Mahlatini Luxury Travel</strong>, 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 <strong>African Travel Specialists</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What you’ll do</strong></p><ul><li>Curate bespoke, luxury safari and travel itineraries across Africa</li><li>Convert warm leads through engaging phone, email and video consultations</li><li>Present polished, detail-driven proposals that inspire confidence</li><li>Deliver outstanding service before, during, and after travel</li><li>Stay ahead of product developments, ensuring in-depth destination expertise</li><li>Collaborate with colleagues and trade partners to uphold our gold-standard reputation</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>What we’re looking for</strong></p><p><strong>Essential</strong></p><ul><li>3+ years’ experience as a Travel Consultant in tailor-made, luxury travel</li><li>Proven ability to design and sell complex itineraries</li><li>First-hand knowledge of Sub-Saharan Africa</li><li>Strong sales track record and ability to hit targets</li><li>Excellent communication skills (written, spoken, and video)</li><li>Organised, tech-savvy, and confident managing multiple clients</li></ul><p><strong>Desired</strong></p><ul><li>Experience with GDS/flight systems</li><li>Relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>What we offer</strong></p><ul><li>Exceptional salary, commission & benefits package</li><li>Hybrid working model with flexible hours</li><li>Comprehensive Group Life Cover & Discovery Health Medical Aid with company contributions</li><li>29 days annual leave (plus long-service enhancements)</li><li>Discounted personal travel & industry-exclusive rates</li><li>Structured training, professional development & volunteering opportunities</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you are ready to take the next step on your career journey, click here to apply.</p>