Website Dixie Recruitment
Dixie Recruitment has always been known for its strength in Executive Search and Management Placements. In 2020 during COVID, a time of absolute uncertainty, we started Career Talk, a career guidance platform for graduates. It really was about adding value to our graduate community, and we had the t… read moreime. Business Support Placements was also a COVID baby, a division that recruits administrative support for the various business verticals. Like many businesses, COVID was a ‘fast forward’ button into the remote and global recruitment space. Although we feel well-positioned to grow our global presence, we are taking it slowly. With Lee’s passion for graduates, Global Graduates, placing graduates of distinction was launched in 2024.
A boutique, owner-managed inbound Travel Company based in the Durban North area is seeking an experienced Senior Travel Consultant to join its close-knit team.
The company specialises in tailor-made luxury travel across Southern and East Africa, creating bespoke itineraries for international clients. Each itinerary is designed from scratch and combines safari, culture, coastal, and experiential travel into seamless, high-end journeys.
This role is primarily office-based during onboarding and training, with potential for hybrid flexibility thereafter, depending on performance and operational requirements.
Minimum Requirements
3–6 years’ experience in inbound luxury travel or DMC consulting
Strong knowledge of Southern and East African safari destinations
Experience designing bespoke, multi-country itineraries
Strong understanding of reservations processes (quoting, booking, invoicing, documentation)
Experience with relevant software systems
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple itineraries and deadlines
Experience working with international agents or high-end FIT clients
Key Responsibilities
Design and prepare bespoke luxury travel itineraries across Africa
Manage the full reservations process from enquiry to final documentation
Prepare accurate quotations and detailed travel proposals
Liaise with lodges, hotels, and suppliers across Africa
Manage bookings, confirmations, amendments, and special requests
Monitor payments, deposits, and deadlines with accounts support
Ensure itineraries are seamless, accurate, and well-coordinated
Maintain strong supplier and agent relationships
Provide timely, professional communication to international partners
Support internal operations and training within a small team environment
Key Attributes
Passion for African travel and itinerary design
Highly organised with strong attention to detail
Calm and efficient under pressure
Strong communication and client service mindset
Creative, solutions-driven approach to itinerary building
High level of professionalism and accountability
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