45 Tourism jobs in South Africa

Job category: Banking, Finance, Insurance, Stockbroking

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

To ensure the fund achieves its investment goals, customer service, business growth, and client retention objectives in line with the mandate by sourcing deals and managing the entire process from origination through to disbursement.

• Source deals, assess their viability, and prepare submission reports to the credit committee.
• Prepare submissions to relevant committees for Due Diligence approval.
• Compile a Due Diligence work plan, negotiate a lending project term sheet, and structure deals to meet client requirements, all under the supervision of the Investment Principal.
• Conduct technical research post DD approval and provide input on deal structure.
• Maintain responsibility for the transaction, including project appraisal to risk assessment.
• Leverage funding structures that suit clients and minimize NEF exposure.
• Operate as the transaction leader, managing all aspects from application to final approval.
• Establish and manage relationships with clients, financial institutions, sector players, and other counterparties for deal origination.
• Develop innovative structured finance solutions for clients.
• Analyze financial outcomes, define pricing strategies, and assess developmental impact.
• Manage the funding process in conjunction with legal and post-investment departments.
• Negotiate documentation or legal terms with stakeholders.
• Collect project documents once deals are approved.
• Ensure communication reaches clients once deals are approved.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in deal-making , preferably with exposure to tourism, hospitality, or related sectors.
• Deal origination to source quality deals .
• Network building and leveraging professional relationships for quality leads.
• Proficiency in PC literacy, Excel, MS Word, and PowerPoint.
• Understanding of NEF mandate and investment guidelines.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills using NEF’s methodologies.
• Develop and market NEF’s Tourism and Rural Fund products.
• Skills for conducting due diligence, including:
  • Accounting, auditing, law, tax knowledge.
  • Data gathering from relevant sources, including industry experts.
  • Effective communication and interview skills.
  • Strong writing skills.
  • Risk identification and mitigation strategies.
  • Understanding of investment instruments and deal structuring.
  • Negotiation skills to minimize transaction risks.
  • Presentation skills for investment reports to committees.

• B. Com Degree (Finance, Accounting, Business Economics)
• Experience in deal structuring and implementation.
• Financial modeling and business valuation methodologies.

Preferred:

• CA(SA) and/or MBA with experience in tourism and/or acquisitions.

• Attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Judgment and decision-making capabilities.
• Problem solving and learning agility.
• Drive and result orientation.
• Ethical judgment.
• High-quality orientation.
• Resilience and stress management.
• Time and self-management.
• Relationship building and networking skills.

At RealNZ, we're all about creating incredible experiences - not just for our guests, but for our people too. Our People & Performance team is here to enable a positive employee experience, foster engagement, and drive a culture of performance and equity.

We're on the lookout for a People & Performance Advisor to join our crew. This role is all about partnering with leaders and supporting our people with expert HR advice, ensuring best practice across the employee lifecycle.

In this role, you'll be partnering with leaders to provide timely and practical HR advice while supporting all things people, including recruitment, onboarding, training, performance, and culture initiatives. You'll guide on employee relations, disciplinary processes, and change management, as well as help deliver our People & Performance calendar projects and people strategy. A key part of the role is developing and maintaining policies, reports, and ensuring compliance with employment legislation, all while driving continuous improvement to create a workplace where people thrive.

What we're looking for

• A tertiary qualification (or equivalent HR experience)
• Solid HR generalist knowledge with confidence across the employee lifecycle
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with high integrity
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confidence in facilitating training and inductions
• A good understanding of employment legislation and ER practices (or a willingness to grow in this space)

What's in it for you?

• Be part of a business that cares deeply about people, place, and the environment
• Enjoy some incredible staff perks! Bring a friend along to experience RealNZ's unforgettable adventures at a fantastic discount. Explore the Te Anau Glowworm Caves, cruise Milford & Doubtful Sound, dine at the famous Walter Peak and discover Rakiura. It's an amazing opportunity to experience the best of New Zealand without breaking the

Are you a creative storyteller with a passion for nature, tourism, and conservation? Do you thrive on crafting campaigns that inspire and content that connects? Join RealNZ as our Campaign & Content Executive - Tourism and help us win the hearts and minds of guests through unforgettable experiences.

As part of our dynamic marketing team, you'll play a key role in delivering our Brand and Tourism Marketing strategies. From campaign planning to content creation, you'll be at the forefront of engaging audiences across digital platforms, social media, and partner channels.

• Campaign Management: Plan, coordinate, and execute integrated marketing campaigns aligned with strategic goals.
• Content Marketing: Develop and manage editorial calendars, create compelling content across formats, and ensure brand consistency.
• Social Media: Lead platform-specific strategies, community engagement, and influencer collaborations.
• Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders to bring campaigns to life.
• Performance & Insights: Monitor campaign effectiveness and continuously improve based on data-driven insights.

• 4+ years' experience in marketing, digital, or web.
• Tertiary qualification in marketing, communications, or a related field.
• Proven campaign and content management skills.
• Strong writing, editing, and creative thinking abilities.
• Deep understanding of social media platforms and trends.
• Excellent project management and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Permanent Full-Time opportunity
• Medical insurance included in your remuneration package
• Enjoy some incredible staff perks! Along with a FREE Cardrona/Treble Cone season pass , bring a friend along to experience RealNZ's unforgettable adventures at a fantastic discount. Explore the Te Anau Glowworm Caves, cruise Milford and Doubtful Sound, dine at Walter Peak, and discover Rakiura. It's an amazing opportunity to experience the best of New Zealand without breaking the

Leading Destination Management Company is looking for an experienced travel professional with 8-10 years experience in a senior product or commercial role to head up the product and systems department. This is a hybrid role based in Cape Town.

Experience required:

Bachelors degree in business, Marketing, Tourism, or related field

810 years experience in senior product or commercial roles within a Tourism DMC/Inbound Tour Operator

Proven leadership of cross-functional teams, including product and systems/technology

Strong knowledge of Southern African travel products

Experience with operational systems relevant to travel product delivery (e.g., Tourplan)

Demonstrated success in driving revenue growth and operational efficiency through product and systems strategies

Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and communication skills

Duties include:

Product Vision and Strategic Direction

Leadership and Team Management

Commercial Strategy and Supplier Partnerships

Systems Team Oversight

Customer Journey and Sales alignment

This role combines the strategic product development, commercial direction and sales conversations, and systems optimisation to meet evolving B2B client needs and drive revenue growth.