Groups And Incentives Travel Specialist

Bushwise; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Bushwise in Sandton, Gauteng, is seeking a Groups & Incentives Travel Specialist to design innovative leisure group itineraries across Africa and manage bookings from enquiry to final confirmation. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in group travel, strong Tourplan knowledge, excellent communication, and a passion for delivering unforgettable African journeys while staying within client budgets.

You will liaise with agents, guests and suppliers to ensure seamless travel experiences and drive

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience specialising in group travel (incentives experience advantageous).
• Strong knowledge of group travel planning and supplier coordination.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced computer literacy with MS Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Design and create innovative leisure group and incentive travel itineraries.
• Manage group reservations from enquiry through to final booking.
• Understand client requirements and work within allocated budgets.

Skills

Group travel

Tourplan

MS Word

MS Excel

Negotiation

Time management

Communication

Tools

Tourplan

Job description

WE'RE HIRING | GROUPS & INCENTIVES TRAVEL SPECIALIST

Position: Permanent

Salary: Market Related

Are you passionate about creating exceptional travel experiences and designing unforgettable African journeys?

Our client is recruiting an experienced Groups & Incentives Travel Specialist to join a leading luxury African travel company.

We are looking for a creative, detail-oriented travel professional with strong group travel experience and a passion for delivering outstanding itineraries across Africa.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and create innovative leisure group and incentive travel itineraries.
• Manage group reservations from initial enquiry and quotation through to final booking.
• Understand client requirements and work within allocated budgets.
• Coordinate with agents, guests, suppliers and internal teams.
• Prepare quotations, invoices and travel documentation.
• Proactively recommend and sell travel products and experiences.
• Ensure exceptional service delivery throughout the booking process.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

Someone who is creative, proactive, customer-focused and passionate about designing extraordinary African travel experiences.

If you have the experience and are ready for your next career opportunity, we'd love to hear from you!

Requirements

• At least 5 years' experience specialising in group travel (incentives experience is advantageous).
• Strong knowledge of Tourplan or a similar booking system.
• Excellent geographical and product knowledge of South Africa, Botswana, Tanzania and Kenya.
• Experience with additional African destinations will be advantageous.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent negotiation, organisational and time-management skills.
• Advanced computer literacy, particularly MS Word and Excel.
• Ability to work under pressure with exceptional attention to detail.

Groups and Incentives Travel Specialist Sandton, GT, za