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
We are looking for the following outstanding performers:
– SENIOR SAFARI CONSULTANTS – FIT
– SAFARI CONCIERGE
– MARKETING & RESERVATIONS
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, 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.
- Liaising directly with travel clients to arrange invoicing, travel documentation and booking extras such as restaurant reservations and added tours.
- Assisting our product manager to create 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
- Tourplan
Will be considered a plus:
- Wetu, 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 and 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
MARKETING & RESERVATIONS
Full time
We are looking for a full-time marketer with reservations experience (ResRequest) to join the Ukuri team at Africa Geographic’s head office in Hoedspruit, South Africa. Ukuri is an Africa Geographic group company.
As Ukuri Marketer, your responsibilities will include:
- Driving the Ukuri marketing and sales strategy for the Ukuri lodge/camp portfolio across direct and travel trade markets – working with the experienced Africa Geographic content and marketing team as implementers
- Maintaining accurate information for all camps across multiple platforms including the Ukuri website, PDFs, travel trade rate cards and ResRequest rates and information, again working with the AG team
- Generating regular reports via ResRequest, including bookings and finance reports
- Working with the Ukuri reservations manager to ensure that our guests receive the best reservation experience
Requirements
Our ideal candidate will possess:
- A passion for travel in Africa and some travelling already under the belt
- A minimum of four years experience in a safari-related marketing role
- A minimum of two years experience with ResRequest
- Handle admin with aplomb – amaze us with your focus on accuracy and efficiency
- Fluent in English
- Microsoft Office products
Will be considered a plus:
- Fluent in languages other than English – preferably French
Benefits
You will be provided with the following at AG:
Flexible working
We offer one day per week of working from home after an initial training period, subject to access to fast, reliable internet at home.
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 of our team members work remotely. 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 team 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 and are always open to new and innovative ways to provide our clients with the best safari experiences.
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.
