296 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 report to the credit committee,
• Prepare submission to relevant committee for Due Diligence approval,
• Compile a Due Diligence work plan, negotiate a lending project term sheet and structure the deal to meet the client requirements, all under the supervision of the Investment Principal,
• Post DD approval conduct technical research and provide input on the deal structure,
• Maintain responsibility of the transaction, preparation of project appraisal to risk,
• Leverage funding structure that suits the client and minimises the NEF exposure,
• Operate as the transactions leader and maintain accountability for managing all aspects of converting a transaction from application to final approval,
• Establish and manage relationships with clients, financial institutions, sector players and other counterparties for originating and sourcing of the deals,
• Product development: establish innovative structured finance solutions for clients,
• Analyse financial outcomes, define pricing strategy and development impact,
• Manage the funding process in conjunction with the legal and post investment department,
• Negotiate documentation or legal terms with all related internal and external stakeholders,
• Undertake the collection of project documents once the deal is approved by respective committees,
• Ensure the communication reaches the client once the deal is 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 use of professional relationship to yield a flow of quality leads,
• PC literacy and competency in Excel spreadsheet, MS Word and MS PowerPoint,
• Understanding of NEF mandate and investment guidelines,
• Should possess good analytical and modelling skills and be able to apply NEF’s financial modelling methodologies ,
• Develop and market NEF’s Tourism and Rural Fund products to potential clients and stakeholders,
• Should possess amongst other the following skills in order to be able to conduct due diligence exercise:
  Accounting and/or auditing, law, tax;
  Should be able to gather data from all relevant sources, including industry experts;
  Be able to communicate at all levels and use interviews to gather data necessary in compiling investment reports;
  Have good writing skills;
  Be able to identify risks and recommend relevant risk mitigants;
  Understanding of various investment instruments and be able to structure deals and to apply them in relevant investment circumstances;
  Ability to negotiate terms and conditions of investment to minimize risk in each transaction;
  Communication and presentation skills to present investment reports to various committees for approval.

• B. Com Degree (Finance, Accounting, Business Economics);
• Deal structuring and implementation;
• Financial modelling and Business valuation methodologies.

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

• Analysis and Attention to Detail
• Judgement and Decision Making
• Problem Solving & Learning Agility
• Drive and Result Orientation
• Ethical Judgement
• Excellent / Quality Orientation
• Resilience and Stress Management
• Time and Self- Management
• Building Relationships
• Building Strategy Relationships/ Networking

Suitably qualified and experienced educators are invited to apply for the position of:

To commence January 2026

The Bay Academy is an independent school in Hout Bay, Cape Town. Our vision is to be an inclusive, forward-thinking independent school where every child finds their pathway, graduating as confident, capable young adults ready for study, work, or entrepreneurship in South Africa and the wider world.

We are seeking a passionate, innovative, and highly skilled teacher with proven experience teaching History and Tourism to Grade 12.

Requirements:

• Relevant teaching qualification and SACE registration.
• Minimum of three years’ experience teaching History to Grade 12 (NSC) level.
• Strong understanding of CAPS requirements, assessment standards, and curriculum planning.
• A proven track record of academic excellence and learner success.
• Ability to develop engaging, relevant, and challenging learning experiences.
• Willingness to contribute to the broader life of the school.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and implementation of History and Tourism in line with the CAPS curriculum.
• Inspire a love for History and Tourism in students.
• Prepare learners for excellence in Grade 12 NSC examinations.
• Build departmental resources, structures, and culture from the ground up.
• Collaborate with colleagues to align teaching strategies with the school’s pathways-based vision.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants should submit a covering letter and CV with at least 3 contactable references to: by Friday 3 October 2025.

The Bay Academy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. Candidates not contacted within 14 days after the closing date, should consider their applications unsuccessful.

Closing Date

03/10/2025

Hout Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Head of Tourism Product position available in Cape Town.

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.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Tourism, or related field
• 8–10 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.

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.

Senior Inbound Tourism Consultant (CPT & JHB) Hybrid

Negotiable + Incentives Earnings Based on Sales

Leading, Renowned Inbound Tour Operator

specialising in creating tailor-made holidays, offering the best in both luxury travel and exclusive tours into the
Southern African region – SA, Botswana, Zimbabwe.

Our client is looking for FITs/Groups
and/or
Senior Consultants to join their team.

JHB
OR
Cape Town Based.
Office based with the option to go Hybrid.

Criteria and Key Responsibilities:

· Must be sales driven, working mostly with tailor-made itineraries.

· Know what to sell and what not to sell - know the product mix and preferred partnerships.

· Shop for rates, even with preferred suppliers. Best pricing always.

· Understand the intricacies of your product, hotel types, flight possibilities, transfers, tours etc. and be able to upsell. Use approved suppliers first and ensure contracts are in place.

· Apply effective selling and tracking techniques to close every potential sale or enquiry.

· Work the following markets -
UK, USA, Australian, India and Europe
(Travel/Flight Agency exp, will NOT be considered) Strictly Inbound Tour Operations/DMC.

·
Create itineraries in, and therefore required knowledge of the country's specifically work with - South Africa, Botswana, and Zimbabwe

·
Assist in designing tour packages by skilfully negotiating and contracting rates that will help convert as many enquires and/quotes into bookings profitably and to perform the company's administrative and operational matters.
(60% of your time to be spent on quoting and booking confirmations and 40% on admin, general office related matters and operations).

· All invoicing on files to be doubled checked prior to submission to clients or accounts for final payment and closure. No losses or overcharging.

· Files to be checked timeously prior to arrival - all travel services are booked and confirmed, and all details are communicated to suppliers and clients. Errors omitted and hassle-free travel.

· Ensure correctness of costs, margins, nett and gross selling by checking with suppliers first

· Reduce transaction turnaround times and ensure effective communication with suppliers and team. Everything important or monetary related to be done in writing.

Please email your CV and Qualifications to

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Tourism Office/Admin. Manager (AA/EE)

Cape Town CBD/Outskirts (Hybrid after probation)

Salary Highly Negotiable based on Experience (Incl. Benefits)

Leading Inbound Tour Operator based in

the Cape Town CBD (on the outskirts of town

).

Opportunity to go hybrid after probation.

Assisting and working closely with the COO, full function in managing the office efficiently, effectively and committed to Confidentiality at all levels.

The role will be evolving, hence the need to be forward thinking and flexible on all fronts.

Criteria:

· Matric + relevant qualifications/certificates – please attach with your CV.

· years' experience as an Office Manager/Inbound Consultant/Administrator
(Tourism
Industry experience is essential)

·
Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English,
Xhosa - Essential)

·
MS Office – Intermediate to Advanced/ Microsoft solutions, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and MS Teams (strong computer literacy)

Assisting the COO:

· Keeping the confidential information on file, relevant, and up to date with HR related information (staff files / warnings / disciplinaries).

· Assisting with pulling reports on staff figures relating to bookings etc

· Dealing with recruitment – interns / adverts / recruitment companies / letter of offer etc.

· Keeping the emergency plan and other important document up to date.

· Informing relevant parties of any emergencies

· Managing the management leave spreadsheet and divisional spreadsheets

· Dealing with the company telephone supplier, company insurers

· Managing the company CSI

· Working closely with the PA of the Group's CEO and the building manager

· Working closely with the COO to maintain the company culture and a happy staff environment.

· Assisting the CEO, Operations, Sales & Training, Managers with ad hoc tasks as and when required

General office tasks:

· Managing the office cleaner, receptionist (reception lunch and tea break cover) ensures the office runs smoothly.

· Day to day office duties - ordering office stationery, kitchen supplies, milk etc.

· Manage daily parking issues.

· Assisting with team buildings / year end functions and working closely with the committee

· Dealing with any staff issues they may report regarding toilets / cupboard / chairs etc.

Please email your CV & relevant documents to

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Inbound Groups Tourism Consultant (CPT & JHB) Hybrid

R18k – R35k – Negotiable + Incentives Earnings Based on Sales

Leading, Renowned Inbound Tour Operator

specialising in creating tailor-made holidays, offering the best in both luxury travel and exclusive tours into the
Southern African region – SA, Botswana, Zimbabwe.

Our client is looking for FITs/Groups
and/or
Senior Consultants to join their team.

East Rand, JHB
OR
Southern Suburbs, Cape Town Based.
Office based with the option to go Hybrid.

Criteria and Key Responsibilities:

· Must be sales driven, working mostly with tailor-made itineraries.

· Know what to sell and what not to sell - know the product mix and preferred partnerships.

· Shop for rates, even with preferred suppliers. Best pricing always.

· Understand the intricacies of your product, hotel types, flight possibilities, transfers, tours etc. and be able to upsell. Use approved suppliers first and ensure contracts are in place.

· Apply effective selling and tracking techniques to close every potential sale or enquiry.

· Work the following markets -
UK, USA, Australian, India and Europe
(Travel/Flight Agency exp, will NOT be considered) Strictly Inbound Tour Operations/DMC.

·
Create itineraries in, and therefore required knowledge of the country's specifically work with - South Africa, Botswana, and Zimbabwe

·
Assist in designing tour packages by skilfully negotiating and contracting rates that will help convert as many enquires and/quotes into bookings profitably and to perform the company's administrative and operational matters.
(60% of your time to be spent on quoting and booking confirmations and 40% on admin, general office related matters and operations).

· All invoicing on files to be doubled checked prior to submission to clients or accounts for final payment and closure. No losses or overcharging.

· Files to be checked timeously prior to arrival - all travel services are booked and confirmed, and all details are communicated to suppliers and clients. Errors omitted and hassle-free travel.

· Ensure correctness of costs, margins, nett and gross selling by checking with suppliers first

· Reduce transaction turnaround times and ensure effective communication with suppliers and team. Everything important or monetary related to be done in writing.

Please email your CV and Qualifications to

AND/OR

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Overview

My client is seeking a skilled and driven Senior News Journalist to join their respected business-to-business media organization that produces content across both print and digital platforms. The ideal candidate will have a solid grounding in news journalism and a proven ability to identify and report on impactful, sector-specific lead stories. This role is focused on coverage within the travel and tourism industry, requiring a professional who is eager to become an expert in a niche field and establish a strong network of industry contacts.

• Research and write original, compelling lead news stories relevant to the travel and tourism trade sector.
• Establish and maintain a network of reliable sources and industry contacts.
• Monitor industry trends and developments both locally and internationally to inform reporting.
• Attend events, conduct interviews, and represent the publication within the industry.
• Collaborate with editorial and content teams to ensure accuracy and relevance.
• Deliver content that reflects a clear understanding of the B2B media environment and its audience needs.

• A degree in Journalism, English, Communications, or a related field (preferred).
• Demonstrated experience in news reporting (minimum 2-3 years).
• Strong news judgment and ability to break stories quickly and accurately.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, with attention to clarity, tone, and style.
• Ability to work independently and under tight deadlines.
• Previous experience covering the travel or tourism sector is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel as needed for industry events and on-the-ground reporting.
• Must have a valid driver's licence and access to a personal vehicle.
• Applicants must currently reside in Johannesburg.

• A proactive, curious mindset and genuine interest in becoming a niche industry expert are essential.