Career Opportunities at Siyabona Africa Travel



Siyabona Africa is a leading Tour Operator and on-line Africa Travel marketing and reservations company.

We specialise in booking scheduled and tailor made game lodge safaris, hotel reservations and adventure tours to Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, Mozambique, Malawi, Kenya, Tanzania and Indian Ocean Islands.

We also handle reservations for Kruger Park and all major game reserves and hotels in South Africa.

Current Job Vacancies at Cape Town Office

  • Senior Specialist Vacation Consultant
  • This is an excellent opportunity to work for a progressive travel company who can offer an excellent career path. We are looking for enthusiastic people with a passion for African Travel to join our dynamic company.

    Hours and Environment

  • Our head offices are located in Gardens, Cape Town and are new, bright and airy.

  • Hours are 8am to 5pm, plus every second Saturday from 8am to 12pm.

  • You may find yourself having to put in some extra time here and there as the seasons demand.

  • We offer a basic salary plus performance related incentives for sales staff.
  • The Application Process

    1. Your Application
    Your up to date Resume, accompanied by a motivation letter presenting reasons why you think you are person to fill this position should be e-mailed to careers@siyabona.com

    If after our standard 1 week selection process, you have not been contacted, you should consider your application to have been unsuccessful.

    2. Assessment Interview
    If your application is successful, you will be requested to attend an assessment interview with the leader of our Sales Division and prospective Team Leader. This will give us the opportunity to find out about you and your career work experience. At this interview, you will find out more detailed information regarding how our Company operates, as well as the post you will fill. At this time we will also answer any questions you might have.

    3. Competency Review
    Your successful assessment will possibly require a Competency Review (For sales positions)

    At this review you will be required to:
    • demonstrate your destination and product knowledge
    • demonstrate how you would handle an enquiry.

    You will be provided with a Client Request which has been generated specifically for the level or type of position you have applied for. From this, you will create a detailed itinerary as well as a “soft” quotation on costs. Your choices will require justification.
     
    You will be judged on your attention to Client needs and preferences.
    Your travel knowledge and attention to detail will determine the itinerary you create.

    To simulate the real environment you will be working in, this review will be conducted via the internal internet. This will give you the opportunity to demonstrate your computer and program skills, as well as your writing and persuasive selling skills

    4. Management Interview
    At your personal meeting with Siyabona Africa’s Managing Director. you will discuss your current and past work experience. Your motivation for wishing to join our Company will also be part of this discussion.

    At the end of this process, you may be offered the post. If you accept, welcome to a step up in your career opportunities with Siyabona Africa Travel.