Safari Tour Designer

Job in Durbanville, 7550, South Africa

Listing for: Green Marble Recruitment Consultants

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-15

Job specializations:

Customer Service/HelpDesk
Travel Industry, Bilingual, Event Manager / Planner, Office Administrator/ Coordinator

Location: Durbanville

SAFARI TOUR DESIGNER
Durbanville, Cape Town
Non-Negotiables:

Matric + relevant travel certificate
Build Safari tours
3+ years’ travel coordination experience
Bilingual (Afrikaans & English)
Experience with Rest Request & Safari Office
Strong and adaptable personality
Excellent organisational skills
Able to work under pressure

Our client is seeking a proactive, organised Safari Tour Operator to support the Directors in a fast-paced travel and tourism environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for building and coordinating safari tour itineraries, managing travel logistics, and ensuring exceptional client experiences throughout the booking process.

Minimum Requirements :

Matric + relevant travel certificate
Building Safari Tours
3+ years’ travel & tour coordination experience
Bilingual (Afrikaans & English)
Experience with Rest Request & Safari Office
Strong and adaptable personality
Excellent organisational skills
Able to work under pressure
Own vehicle and valid license

Responsibilities:

Design, plan and coordinate local and international travel itineraries and safari packages.
Build, price and market travel tours professionally.
Negotiate STO/net rates with lodges, hotels and suppliers.
Manage reservations, amendments and full travel logistics.
Liaise with safari operators and tourism suppliers.
Manage client communication professionally and efficiently.
Ensure smooth end-to-end travel execution.
Diary and calendar management for directors.
Daily task tracking, follow-ups and accountability.
Email management and prioritisation.
Booking coordination and scheduling.
Maintenance coordination and follow-ups.
Property inspections and related administration.
General business operations support.
Managing multiple business portfolios efficiently.
Anticipating needs and proactively supporting directors.
Ensuring structure and order across daily operations.
Coordination of special needs child’s carer.
Communication and instruction management with domestic staff.
Personal scheduling and logistics support where required.