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Careers @ Jenman African Safaris


Do you have exceptional people skills? Are you a responsible and a self-motivated person with a passion for Africa? Jenman African Safaris - specialists in inbound tour operations - with its Head Office in Kenilworth, Cape Town is looking for qualified individuals to join its progressive travel company, offering an excellent career path for individuals seeking varied and challenging positions within a dynamic and professional environment.

Jenman African Safaris is one of the leading safari travel operators in Southern and East Africa, offering scheduled or tailor-made travel to; South Africa, Madagascar, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Swaziland, Tanzania and other fantastic holiday destinations in Africa! This is a family run business based in Cape Town, South Africa - which was founded in 1993 and has grown significantly since then at a steady pace. Jenman African Safaris is well-known for their excellent standards of service, reliability, safety, great value for money and their amazing safaris.

If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of sending your CV, please consider your application unsuccessful.

German speaking Sales / Tour Consultant

Jenman African Safaris is one of the leading safari travel operators in Southern and East Africa, offering scheduled or tailor-made travel to; South Africa, Madagascar, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Swaziland, Tanzania and other fantastic holiday destinations in Africa! 

We are looking for a German speaking Sales/Tour Consultant to join our team!

Requirements:

  • German/English: Excellent command and written ability
  • Good working knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, Excel and Internet 
  • Excellent customer service skills, time management and ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to sell various East and Southern African Packages, FITs and Tailor-make Itineraries for the International Market
  • Target driven
  • Sales orientated and Sales driven
  • Tourism related diploma or degree
  • Own transport 
  • Previous Tour Operating experience (min 2- 3 years) and knowledge of Southern Africa a distinct advantage! Previous Internet based sales experience will also place you above the rest.

Remuneration

  • Excellent basic + commission - Negotiable according to experience and skills

Available 

  • As soon as possible 

Please send your CV, a motivational letter, salary expectations and contactable references to info@jenmansafaris.com

We are proud to introduce to Jenman African Safaris “♥ Travel Training Programme”.

Our ♥ Travel Training Programme is held twice a year and is a great opportunity for recently graduated students to gain practical experience. Jenman African Safaris is one of the leading safari travel operators in Southern and East Africa, offering scheduled or tailor-made travel to; South Africa, Madagascar, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Swaziland, Tanzania and other fantastic holiday destinations in Africa.

We are looking for top students who have a keen interest in Travel and Tourism to join us for three months at our Head Office in Claremont, Cape Town. Applicants should ideally have studied Travel & Tourism at school and or at College/Technikon/University. The first training program will start 1 May 2011 to 30 July 2011. During the training, students will receive training on Jenman Safaris systems and procedures, learn about points of interests and geography of various African countries, site inspections, 3-4 day educational trip within SA and will go on an Educational on one of our scheduled tours.
Every person taking part in this training programme will receive a monthly salary. On completion of the training programme all trainees will receive a Certificate of Completion and those who excel, will have the opportunity to apply for a permanent position with the company as a junior assistant consultant.

Want to jump start your career in travel and tourism? Please send your CV, academic records and motivational letter to info@jenmansafaris.com.

If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of sending your CV, please consider your application unsuccessful.

SENIOR SALES CONSULTANT

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about traveling in Africa. If you are someone who is motivated by success and the ability to sell, then we would love to hear from you.


Skills/Requirements:
- Minimum 3-5 years sales exp (Travel diploma/degree advantageous)
- Excellent command of English language (German or other foreign language advantageous)
- Passionate about traveling
- Be able to navigate websites quickly and find required info
- Have an excellent knowledge of African geography, including East Africa
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook
- Strong numerical ability for calculating costs
- Have the necessary writing skills to close a sale via e-mail and over the telephone
- Have a good telephone manner and strong communication skills
- Be able to cope under pressure
- Possess excellent organisational skills and be able to multi-task
- Have the ability to work well as part of a team

Remuneration
Good basic + commission - Negotiable according to experience and skills
Availability
Immediate


If you are passionate about the travel industry and seeking a varied and challenging position within a progressive travel company, then send your CV, a motivational letter, salary expectations and contactable references to reception(at)remove-this.jenmansafaris.com

LOCAL INTERNS (Western Cape – South Africa)

Jenman African Safaris are looking for South African students who would like to join our company to gain practical travel/tourism related experience.

The purpose of our internship is to establish an affective system for continuous development of qualified, skilled and experienced candidates for future appointments and mobility in both the public and private sector.

Our requirements are:  

1. Valid drivers license (advantageous)
2. Be 18 years or older
3. Must live in or close to the Southern Suburbs (we are based in Kenilworth)
4. Be motivated and driven to excel in the tourism industry
5. Have a passion and love for travel
6. Have a positive can-do attitude
7. Be a South African resident
8. Must be a top student (Travel & Tourism diploma/degree)
9. Be available for a 12 month internship             
10. Be computer literate on MS Word/Excel & Internet with good typing skills

INTERESTED?  Submit a CV, with a motivational letter and references from your tertiary institution to mailto: katja@jenmansafaris.com and provide certified copies of your most recent academic records/transcripts.  

Please have a look at our webiste http://www.jenmansafaris.com to familiarise yourself with our company

WRITER INTERN

Are you looking to kickstart your 'writing' career? 

Jenman African Safaris are looking for interns who would like to join our company to gain practical travel/tourism related experience.
 
Jenman African Safaris is one of the leading safari travel operators in Southern and East Africa, offering scheduled or tailor-made travel to; South Africa, Madagascar, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Swaziland, Tanzania and other fantastic holiday destinations in Africa! This is a family run business based in Cape Town, South Africa - which was founded in 1993 and has grown significantly since then at a steady pace. Jenman African Safaris is well-known for their excellent standards of service, reliability, safety, great value for money and their amazing safaris:

The purpose of our internship is to establish an affective system for continuous development of qualified, skilled and experienced candidates for future appointments and mobility in both the public and private sector.
 
Our requirements are:
 
- Must have valid drivers license
- Be 18 years or older
- Must live in or close to the Southern Suburbs (we are based in Kenilworth)
- Be motivated and driven to excel with excellent written communications
- Have a passion and love for travel and writing
- Have a positive can-do attitude
- Be a South African resident
- Must be a top student (Journalism / Creative Writing)
- Be available for a 6 - 12 month internship              
- Be computer literate on MS Word/Excel & Internet with good typing skills

INTERESTED?  Submit a CV, with a motivational letter and references from your tertiary institution to katja@jenmansafaris.com and provide certified copies of most recent  academic record/transcript and proof of articles written

This is not a salaried position but the company will pay a monthly stipend which will be discussed with the successful candidate.

Produce our safari videos in Africa for promotional purposes!

Jenman African Safaris stands for quality, reliability, personal service and above all excitement, adventure and those one-of-a-kind exceptional African experiences’ of a lifetime. Africa boasts the most beautiful landscapes, fascinating cultures & traditions as well as the most amazing wildlife which you can’t find elsewhere around the world…

To give our clients an idea of their future safari experience we need a short & captivating video to be created – showing all the fun & adventure our safaris as well as the wildlife, landscapes and diversity.

During your 4-6-month internship you will have the opportunity to join our safaris, get to know the countries and experience the beauty of Africa – FOR FREE!

Your task will be to produce a 5-minute (approx) promotional video of each safari you experience until the end of your internship. Videos are to include images, video images, music and voice recordings etc

Required Skills:
-    Completed a basic course in media or similar
-    Have a passion for filming
-    Be experienced in film production (please be able to provide a past video for us to look at)
-    Be interested in Africa’s flora & fauna as well as the wildlife
-    Enjoy travelling
-    Speak English as your mother tongue (other languages are a bonus)

If you meet any of those requirements and would like to join our safaris (video internship opportunity), please send your letter of motivation, CV and a work sample to hr(at)remove-this.jenmansafaris.com.
 

INTERNSHIP - MARKETING DEPARTMENT

Internship at Jenman African Safaris Marketing Department (German).
Only for German nationals currently studying in Germany

Tasks include:  

  • Updating of Jenman African Safaris’ website with in-house Content Management System (www.jenmansafaris.com, www.safariafrika.de, www.jenman.travel, www.victoriafalls.biz, www.travel2madagascar.com) – no html knowledge needed
  • Translating of monthly e-newsletter
  • International Mail Management
  • Assistance when compiling Marketing material: brochures in English & German, Calendars and Postcards
  • Research and writing of webtexts
  • Database Admin & Management
  • General correspondence with clients and agents
  • General marketing tasks and assistance of Marketing department
  • Working on upcoming projects
  • Involvement in Product Department

Languages advantageous – German (this must be your home language, ‘mother tongue’)

Email katja(at)remove-this.jenmansafaris.com

 

GUIDES AND DRIVERS

  • Must be an experienced tour guide with min FGASA 1/THETA accreditation
  • Valid code 8 or 10 license + PDP
  • 1st Aid certificate
  • Valid passport
  • DEAT registered
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Good cooking skills
  • English-speaking
  • Other languages advantageous: German/Spanish
  • Excellent knowledge of Southern African areas, cultures and surroundings

Only experienced and registered guides will be considered.

Full time & Freelance - very competitive rates

 

If you are interested in any of these fantastic opportunities, send your CV, certificates, contactable references, a motivational letter and salary expectations with your application.

 

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