Lead Adventure Tours & Expeditions Coordinator

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Lead expeditions

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington seeks an enthusiastic Adventure Tourism Coordinator to plan, organize and deliver thrilling experiences across the Northern Cape, from guided tours to expeditions, while ensuring safety and client satisfaction.

You will lead adventure guides, manage equipment and logistics, develop new itineraries, build local supplier relationships, and provide outstanding service to tourists seeking memorable outdoor adventures.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in adventure tourism or outdoor recreation.
• Certification in wilderness first aid or equivalent is essential.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and manage adventure tourism activities (e.g., hiking, kayaking, wildlife viewing).
• Ensure safety by adhering to safety protocols and risk management procedures.
• Manage and maintain adventure equipment.
• Recruit, train, and supervise adventure guides.
• Develop relationships with local suppliers and authorities.
• Handle client bookings and inquiries, providing exceptional service.
• Contribute to new tour packages and itineraries.

Skills

Planning

Organizational skills

Logistics

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Adventure activities

First aid

Tools

Equipment maintenance

Job description

Placements24 in Upington seeks an enthusiastic Adventure Tourism Coordinator to plan, organize and deliver thrilling experiences across the Northern Cape, from guided tours to expeditions, while ensuring safety and client satisfaction.

You will lead adventure guides, manage equipment and logistics, develop new itineraries, build local supplier relationships, and provide outstanding service to tourists seeking memorable outdoor adventures.