CAREERS

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA

head of product

Job Purpose:
The Head of Product is a senior leadership role responsible for defining and delivering Private Safaris’ product vision across Southern Africa, while ensuring the systems team supports efficiency, profitability, and exceptional client experiences. Leading the Product and Systems teams, this role combines strategic product development, commercial direction and sales conversations, and systems optimisation to meet evolving B2B client needs, drive revenue growth, and uphold Private Safaris’ reputation for quality and reliability.

Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Tourism, or related field.
- 8–10 years’ experience in senior product or commercial roles within a DMC or similar.
- 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.

WINDHOEK, namibia

RESERVATIONS Team Leader

Job Purpose:
Successfully support the management of a team of Destination Specialists. Lead the team to operationalise agent requests seamlessly and continuously improve service standards. Successfully quote and operationalize profitable tour products for existing as well as new clients.

Requirements:
- Tourplan (software) Knowledge
- Min 5 years DMC Experience

Destination Specialist

Job Purpose:
To successfully quote profitable tour products for existing as well as new clients.

Requirements:
- Tourplan (software) Knowledge
- Min 5 years DMC Experience