Represent the Africa Geographic brand and make a real difference
the voice of African conservation and responsible travel since 1991
the most conservation-focused African tour operator in the world
CV and accompanying one-page motivational letter to careers@africageographic.com
Please note: Only candidates who meet the specified requirements for the position will receive a response from us. If you do not receive a response within 7 days, kindly assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
We are looking for the following outstanding performers:
– SENIOR SAFARI CONSULTANTS – FIT
– SAFARI CONCIERGE
– PHOTOGRAPHY ADMIN ASSISTANT – 2025
– DIGITAL COPYWRITER AND SEO SPECIALIST
– PAID DIGITAL MARKETING SPECIALIST
SENIOR SAFARI CONSULTANTS – FIT
Full time | Hybrid | Remote
We are looking for a full-time Senior Travel Consultant to join the Africa Geographic team and make a real difference.
We have been the voice of African conservation and responsible travel since 1991, and are the most conservation-focused African tour operator in the world. Our partnerships with NGOs like African Parks sets us apart from other tour operators.
As a Senior Travel Consultant your responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:
- Absolute dedication to the detail of planning, selling and management of experience-rich, responsible safaris
- Broadening our product range by designing new products for AG based on your experiences across Africa
- Acting as the first (and best!) point of contact for international clientele interested in booking tailor-made holidays and safaris on the African continent
- Preparing attractive quotations and itineraries that complement individual client expectations and budgets
Requirements
Our ideal candidate will possess:
- A minimum of five years of experience in FIT safari consulting
- Broadly travelled in Africa
- Handle admin with aplomb – amaze us with your focus on accuracy and efficiency
- Fluent in English
Will be considered a plus:
- TourPlan, Safari Portal, Wetu, Hubspot – similar
- Microsoft Office products
- Fluent in the languages other than English
Benefits
You will be provided with the following at AG:
Flexible working
To be a great consultant you need to have the travel bug. We offer 100% remote working so you can live and travel anywhere in the world. We have employees based in all locations (from Hoedspruit to the UK!) – these employees work remotely, and travel to our Hoedspruit office for training and special gatherings. The door to our Hoedspruit office is always open to you.
Explore Africa
We encourage our employees to visit the destinations we sell. We offer many opportunities to travel in the form of educationals.
Compensation
We know that even if Africa has your heart, you deserve great compensation for your work. We offer the most attractive commission scheme on the market with an uncapped commission and a great base salary. Further, we take responsibility for providing you with as many leads as you request so you only need to focus on consulting.
Vibrant culture
Our love for Africa, wildlife and adventure brings us together even though so many of us are remote. Of course, annual team trips and sharing stories of our latest adventures help. We are looking for someone who wants to work with us long-term. Most of our team has been with AG for years, and many of us for over a decade.
Training and development
We offer comprehensive training programmes and opportunities for growth. Our training includes:
- Our consultants have worked & travelled with us for decades, so they can teach you about every side of Africa’s wonder
- Personalized development plans to support each person individually
- the ‘AG Safari Consulting Rubric’ (what to say, when to say it and why)
Innovative tech solutions
We utilise technology to make your role as easy and efficient as possible. We are always open to new and innovative ways of crafting world-class safaris. We invest in the tools and systems that you need, allowing you to spend more time on what really matters.
We are not just a travel company
Our job is to inspire people about Africa, so they share our passion and contribute towards protecting its wildlife and uplifting its people. This is at the core of everything we do. Our Manifesto says it all: About teamAG – Africa Geographic
This position offers fantastic growth potential and will set a foundation for a long and rewarding career in the travel space. You will be one of the senior members of a fast-growing travel team.
Please send us your CV and references in English
SAFARI CONCIERGE
Full time | Hybrid | Remote
We are looking for a full-time Safari Concierge to join the Africa Geographic team and make a real difference.
We have been the voice of African conservation and responsible travel since 1991 and are the world’s most conservation-focused African tour operator. Our partnerships with NGOs like African Parks sets us apart from other tour operators.
As a Safari Concierge, your responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:
- Absolute dedication to supporting our safari consultants and finance team in planning, selling, booking and managing experience-rich, responsible safaris.
- Liaising with suppliers and properties, booking client flights, etc.
- Preparing precise quotes, travel documentation and booking extras such as restaurant reservations and added tours.
- Assisting our product manager in creating new travel packages and marketing content.
Requirements
Our ideal candidate will possess:
- A passion for travel in Africa and some travelling already under the belt
- A minimum of two years of experience in a safari-related supporting role
- Handle admin with aplomb – amaze us with your focus on accuracy and efficiency
- Fluent in English
- A minimum of two years of experience with Tourplan
- Financial expertise – bring accuracy and attention to detail in preparing precise quotes for our Senior Consultants and clients, ensuring seamless, error-free documentation and efficient handling of all travel-related financial tasks.
Will be considered a plus:
- Wetu, Safari Portal, Hubspot – similar
- Microsoft Office products
- Fluent in languages other than English
Benefits
You will be provided with the following at AG:
Flexible working
We offer 100% remote working so you can live and travel anywhere in the world. We have employees based in many locations (from Hoedspruit to the UK!). Most of our employees work remotely and travel to our Hoedspruit office for training and special gatherings. The door to our Hoedspruit office is always open to you.
Career development
We offer career development opportunities through personalised development plans for each person. We are a fast-growing team that encourages internal growth, and our team members are challenged to take advantage of these opportunities when offered.
Vibrant culture
Our love for Africa, wildlife, and adventure brings us together, even though so many work remotely. Of course, team get-togethers and sharing stories of our latest adventures help. We are looking for someone who wants to work with us long-term. Most of our team has been with AG for years, some more than a decade.
Training and development
We offer comprehensive training programmes and opportunities for growth:
- Our consultants have worked & travelled with us for decades – and they are keen to share their experiences and advice
- Personalised development plans to support your aspirations
Innovative tech solutions
We utilise technology to make your role as easy and efficient as possible. We are always open to new and innovative ways to craft the best safari experiences for our clients. We invest in the necessary tools and systems, allowing you to spend more time on what matters – crafting and managing client safaris.
We are not just a travel company
Our job is to inspire people about Africa so they can share our passion and contribute towards protecting its wildlife and uplifting its people. This is at the core of everything we do. Our Manifesto says it all: About teamAG – Africa Geographic
This position offers fantastic growth potential and will set a foundation for a long and rewarding career in travel. You will be an integral member of a fast-growing travel team.
Please send us your CV and references in English
PHOTOGRAPHY ADMIN ASSISTANT – 2025
Contract type: 4-month paid contract position
Location: Hoedspruit, South Africa
Start date: 27th January 2025
We are looking for a dynamic photography and travel assistant to support our Hoedspruit team during our annual 4-month Photographer of the Year competition – a high-workload period for teamAG. You will work closely with our passionate team in a wonderful bushveld office environment. If you are passionate about the African continent and the digital media landscape, and you identify strongly with the Africa Geographic brand, you may be what we are looking for. The ideal candidate will be an accomplished university graduate seeking work experience in the travel and conservation industry.
This is a four-month paid contract position.
In your role you’ll be responsible for the following tasks:
- Photographer of the Year: Processing of submitted photographs and communications with entrants
- Photography archive: Assisting in ongoing management of our photo archive and image sourcing
- Administration: Assisting with general office admin tasks
- Campaigns: Assisting in weekly strategising of content performance and campaign ideas/communications and producing marketing material
- Monitoring of our generic email addresses and associated collateral
- Assisting with syndication of articles to media outlets
- Assisting the media and travel teams with ad hoc tasks
Requirements
- Excellent written communication skills
- Good understanding of the social media space
- Proficient in Photoshop or Lightroom, Google Suite products, social media scheduling, and Canva
- Have an interest in media/travel/conservation/photography/video production and editing
- Keen interest in a career in responsible travel
- knowledge or interest in gaining experience using travel software solutions such as Tourplan, Wetu and ResRequest are an added bonus
- Self-motivated team player with a passion for the African content
Career development
We offer career development opportunities through personalised development plans for each person. We are a fast-growing team that doubled in size in 2024. We encourage internal growth, and our team members are incentivised to take advantage of these opportunities when offered.
Vibrant culture
Our love for Africa, wildlife, and adventure brings us together, even though so many work remotely. Of course, team get-togethers and sharing stories of our latest adventures help. We are looking for someone who wants to work with us long-term. Most of our team has been with AG for years, some more than a decade.
We are not just a travel company
Our job is to inspire people about Africa so they can share our passion and contribute towards protecting its wildlife and uplifting its people. This is at the core of everything we do. Our Manifesto says it all: About teamAG – Africa Geographic
This position offers fantastic growth potential and will set a foundation for a long and rewarding career in travel and media. You will be an integral member of a fast-growing team.
Please send us your CV and references in English
Please send us your CV and references in English
DIGITAL COPYWRITER AND SEO SPECIALIST
Full-time | Hybrid | Remote
We are looking for a driven and ambitious digital copywriter and SEO specialist to join the Africa Geographic team and make a meaningful impact on our digital platforms.
We have been the voice of African conservation and responsible travel since 1991 and are the world’s most conservation-focused African tour operator. Our partnerships with NGOs like African Parks set us apart from other tour operators.
As a copywriter and SEO specialist, your responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:
- Directing and implementing the SEO strategy for Africa Geographic’s travel and media websites.
- Creating and optimising high-quality, engaging content aligned with our brand voice and SEO best practices across our various marketing platforms
- Use SEO principles to maximise content reach and search rankings
- See projects through the entire creative process – from concept, copy, and design collaboration to production
- Drive brand consistency across all marketing materials
- Conducting thorough keyword research, on-page and off-page SEO optimisation, and competitive analysis
- Using the CMS platforms Statamic and WordPress to manage and optimise website content
- Monitor and analyse website performance using Google Analytics and other reporting tools and generate actionable insights
- Collaborating with our media and travel teams to ensure alignment of SEO strategies with broader business goals
Requirements
Our ideal candidate will possess:
- Qualification in Digital Copywriting, Copywriting, Editing, Marketing, English and/or relevant fields
- Fluent in English
- Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills
- A minimum of three years of experience working with copywriting and SEO strategy development
- Broadly travelled in Africa with some experience in the African travel industry
- Exceptional copywriting and grammar skills, with the ability to craft compelling and SEO-optimised content
- Hands-on experience with CMS platforms (Statamic, WordPress, or similar)
- Proficiency in Google Analytics and SEO reporting tools (Ahrefs, SEMRush or similar)
- A hunger to learn, grow, and drive measurable results
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail and a drive for excellence
- A portfolio demonstrating digital and copywriting work
BENEFITS
You will be provided with the following at AG:
Salary and bonus
A salary commensurate with your skills and experience plus a team performance bonus with personal KPI’s
Flexible working
We offer 100% remote working so you can live and travel anywhere. We have employees based in several locations (from our HQ in Hoedspruit to Johannesburg, Cape Town, UK, Portugal and Kenya!) – these employees work remotely and travel to our Hoedspruit office for training and special gatherings. The door to our Hoedspruit office is always open.
Vibrant culture
Our love for Africa, wildlife and adventure brings us together even though so many of us work remotely. Of course, sharing stories of our latest adventures helps. We are looking for someone who wants to work with us long-term. Most of our team has been with AG for years, and many of us have been here for over a decade.
Professional growth opportunities
At AG, we invest in your development:
Personalised training plans to hone your skills
Access to cutting-edge tools and resources to help you excel in your role
Be part of a mission-driven company
At Africa Geographic, everything we do contributes to protecting Africa’s wildlife and uplifting its people. By joining our team, you’ll inspire others to care for Africa’s untamed beauty.
This position offers exciting growth potential and the opportunity to contribute to the success of a company dedicated to conservation and responsible travel.
We are not just a travel company
Our mission is to inspire people about Africa so they can share our passion and contribute towards protecting its wildlife and uplifting its people. This is at the core of everything we do. Our Manifesto says it all: About teamAG – Africa Geographic
Application process
Please send your CV, a link to your portfolio, and references in English with subject line “Application: digital copywriter and SEO specialist”, along with a cover letter detailing your experience and what makes you the ideal candidate for this role.
This cover letter is your first chance to impress us with your copywriting skills. Tell us why you want to join the coolest safari company in the world!
Applications close 6 January 2025, after which we will contact you for an interview should you be a suitable candidate for the role.
Paid Digital Marketing Specialist
Full time | Hybrid | Remote
We are looking for a full-time Paid Digital Marketing Specialist to join the Africa Geographic team and make a real difference.
We have been the voice of African conservation and responsible travel since 1991, and are the world’s most conservation-focused African tour operator. Our partnerships with NGOs like African Parks sets us apart from other tour operators.
As a Paid Digital Marketing Specialist, your responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:
Creating a global paid media strategy:
- Developing comprehensive strategies to obtain quality leads at a high volume across the major platforms: Google Ads, Meta, Microsoft ads etc.
- Analyze market trends, audience behavior, and competitor performance to inform strategy and campaign development.
- Stay updated on the latest trends, features, and updates across ad platforms and recommend innovative solutions to improve campaign effectiveness.
- Experiment with emerging platforms and formats to identify new opportunities for growth.
- Develop and implement effective audience segmentation and targeting strategies to reach the right users at the right time.
- Plan, allocate, and manage paid media budgets effectively across campaigns and platforms.
- Identify areas for cost savings while maintaining or improving performance.
Campaign Management
- Plan, execute, and optimize paid advertising campaigns across platforms, including Google Ads, Meta (Facebook/Instagram) Ads, Microsoft Ads, LinkedIn Ads, and other relevant channels.
- Manage campaign budgets, bid strategies, and performance to achieve optimal ROI.
Account Optimization
- Regularly audit and optimize ad accounts to improve performance, including targeting, ad copy, creatives, and keyword strategies.
- Monitor quality scores, impression shares, ad strength and ad placements to enhance account efficiency.
- Analyse search terms to build comprehensive keywords and negative keyword lists
- Ensure campaigns adhere to advertising policies and platform guidelines to avoid account restrictions.
- Implement best practices in campaign management, tracking, and audience privacy compliance (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
Performance Analysis & Reporting
- Track and analyze key performance metrics (KPIs), such as CTR, conversion rates, CPA, and ROAS.
- Create detailed performance reports and dashboards to communicate campaign results, insights, and recommendations to stakeholders.
Creative Collaboration
- Create innovative conversion-combinations using Google Tag Manager (or similar) from user-behaviour and assign appropriate values to the conversion actions.
- Work closely with our inhouse designers and content creators to develop engaging ad creatives and landing pages optimized for conversions.
- Test various ad formats, creatives, and messaging to identify high-performing variations.
- Creating compelling and strategic ads across the major platforms.
Requirements
Our ideal candidate will possess:
- 5+ years experience managing Google Ads accounts with a budget over USD$2,000 per day.
- 2+ years experience managing Meta, LinkedIN and Microsoft ads accounts.
- Proven track record of achieving measurable results, such as increasing ROI, reducing CPA, and driving customer acquisition or retention.
- Hands-on experience with web analytics tools like Google Analytics (GA4), Google Tag Manager, and platform-specific reporting tools.
- Experience conducting A/B tests across the entire marketing toolkit including but not limited to ad creatives, copy, audiences, search terms, and landing pages
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data and deliver actionable insights.
- Experience in the travel industry, specifically safari tour operating
- Fluent in English
- Microsoft Office products
Will be considered a plus:
- Business/Marketing degree
- Experience with additional platforms, such as TikTok Ads, Pinterest Ads, Amazon Ads, or programmatic advertising platforms.
- Experience in safari industry
- Familiarity with CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot) and marketing automation platforms
- Fluent in languages other than English
- A passion for conservation
- Able to work in the Central African Timezone +/- 1-2 hours.
Benefits
You will be provided with the following at AG:
Flexible working
We offer 100% remote working so you can live and travel anywhere in the world. We have employees based in several locations across the globe. Most of our employees work remotely and travel to our Hoedspruit office for training and special gatherings. The door to our Hoedspruit office is always open to you.
Career Development
We offer career development opportunities through personalised development plans for each person. We are a fast-growing team that encourages internal growth, and our team members are challenged to take advantage of these opportunities when offered. Team members are actively encouraged to implement their own ideas and actively contribute to the growth of the company.
You would be our first paid marketing strategist and following a strong performance would be given the opportunity to lead your own team as our company expands.
Vibrant culture
Our love for Africa, wildlife and adventure brings us together even though so many work remotely. Of course, team get-togethers and sharing stories of our latest adventures help. We are looking for someone who wants to work with us long-term. Most of our team has been with AG for years, some more than a decade.
Innovative tech solutions
We utilise technology to make your role as easy and efficient as possible and are always open to innovation. We invest in the necessary tools and systems, allowing you to spend more time on what matters.
We will provide you a laptop, monitor and the equipment you would need to perform the role.
We are not just a travel company
Our job is to inspire people about Africa, so they can share our passion and contribute towards protecting its wildlife and uplifting its people. This is at the core of everything we do. Our Manifesto says it all: About teamAG – Africa Geographic
This position offers fantastic growth potential and will set a foundation for a long and rewarding career in Marketing & Travel. You will be an integral member of a fast-growing travel team.
If you are interested please send the following to careers@africgeographic.com:
- A CV and references in English
- A brief portfolio which could include:
- Screenshots of the copy for the ads you have created for past employers or clients.
- Explanations on the employer/client product and your ad accounts ROAS, budget, conversion rates
- Explanations of past clients ad account strategies
Applications that are missing one of the following will be rejected upfront. Please send us your CV and references in English.
