Careers · Cape Town

Join the pride

We craft the journeys people remember for the rest of their lives. As we grow, we are looking for warm, driven, detail-loving people to grow with us — and to help travellers fall in love with Africa.

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Based in Cape Town
6 open positions
Purpose-driven team

Why Beyond Africa

A place where great people do the best work of their lives

We are a growing, award-driven African travel company with a simple belief: extraordinary journeys are built by extraordinary people. Here you will be trusted, mentored and given real ownership — in a team that celebrates wins together and looks after one another.

Our culture

What we stand for

People first, always

Guests and teammates alike. We hire for warmth and kindness, then give you the trust and space to do the best work of your career.

Africa is our why

We are custodians of extraordinary places. A share of what we do supports conservation and the communities who protect these wild landscapes.

Craft over shortcuts

We sweat the details others skip. Excellence is a habit here — and it is exactly why our guests come back and bring their friends.

Room to grow

As we grow, you grow. Real ownership, mentorship from the best in the business and a genuine path to lead.

Aerial view of Cape Town beneath Table Mountain

Life here

Work from one of the world’s most beautiful cities

Our home is Cape Town — Table Mountain on the skyline, the ocean minutes away and the Winelands on the doorstep. It is a place that inspires the work we do, and a base our team genuinely loves.

A supportive, close-knit team that celebrates together
Familiarisation trips to experience what we sell
Real growth as the company grows

Open positions

Find your place in the pride

We are hiring across sales, operations, guiding and marketing. Don’t see the perfect fit? Send a general application — we love hearing from great people.

Travel Consultant

Sales & Planning Full-time Cape Town (in-office)

Turn a traveller's dream into a beautifully crafted journey — advising, quoting and closing tailor-made safaris and Cape Town experiences with warmth and expertise.

What you’ll do

Respond to enquiries quickly and personally across email, WhatsApp and phone
Design tailor-made itineraries and quotes that delight and convert
Build genuine relationships that turn first-time guests into lifelong clients

What we’re looking for

2+ years in travel sales, hospitality or a strong consultative sales role
Excellent written and spoken English; a warm, unhurried manner
Knowledge of Southern & East Africa is a real advantage

Senior Africa Travel Designer

Tailor-Made Full-time Cape Town / Hybrid

Own high-value, complex multi-country journeys end to end — the creative force behind bespoke safaris for discerning travellers and returning VIPs.

What you’ll do

Craft intricate multi-country itineraries across Africa
Negotiate with premier lodges, camps and DMCs on behalf of guests
Mentor junior consultants and raise the bar on quality

What we’re looking for

5+ years designing luxury African travel with a strong repeat-client record
Deep first-hand knowledge of Southern & East African destinations
A meticulous eye for detail and a natural flair for service

Reservations Consultant

Operations Full-time Cape Town (in-office)

The calm engine room of every trip — confirming bookings, coordinating suppliers and making sure every detail is locked in long before guests arrive.

What you’ll do

Confirm accommodation, transfers, guides and activities with suppliers
Prepare accurate travel documents, vouchers and final itineraries
Keep our booking systems immaculate and up to date

What we’re looking for

1+ year in reservations, operations or travel administration
Exceptional organisation and comfort juggling many moving parts
Confident with booking systems and spreadsheets

Driver-Guide

Guiding Full-time Cape Town

Be the face of Beyond Africa on the road — guiding guests through the Cape Peninsula, Winelands and beyond with safety, storytelling and genuine care.

What you’ll do

Deliver safe, punctual, door-to-door private and small-group tours
Bring destinations to life with knowledgeable, engaging commentary
Represent the brand with professionalism and warmth at every stop

What we’re looking for

Valid PrDP (Professional Driving Permit) and clean driving record
Registered tourist guide qualification (or working towards one)
Excellent English; additional languages are a bonus

Digital Marketing & SEO Specialist

Marketing Full-time Cape Town / Hybrid

Grow our voice and our search presence — owning SEO, content and paid channels that bring dream-seekers to us and keep us ahead of the field.

What you’ll do

Plan and execute on-page and technical SEO across the site
Commission and shape content that ranks and inspires
Run and optimise paid search, social and email campaigns

What we’re looking for

3+ years in digital marketing with hands-on SEO results to show
Fluency with analytics, Search Console and modern content tooling
A creative, data-led mind and sharp copy instincts

Customer Experience Coordinator

Client Care Full-time Cape Town (in-office)

Look after guests before, during and after their journey — the reassuring voice that makes travellers feel genuinely cared for at every step.

What you’ll do

Be the point of contact for guests through their trip
Handle changes, requests and the occasional hiccup with grace
Gather feedback and reviews that keep us improving

What we’re looking for

2+ years in hospitality, concierge or customer experience
A calm, empathetic problem-solver who loves helping people
Superb communication and follow-through

The good stuff

What you can look forward to

Educational safaris & familiarisation trips

Performance incentives & bonuses

Ongoing training & career development

Flexible, hybrid-friendly working

A beautiful Cape Town home base

A close, supportive, sociable team

Work at the heart of African travel

Conservation & community giving

How it works

Our hiring process

Apply

Send us your application in a few minutes using the form below — no lengthy portals.

First chat

If it looks like a match, we arrange a relaxed introductory conversation.

Meet the team

A deeper conversation about the role, your experience and how you like to work.

Welcome aboard

An offer, a warm welcome and a proper onboarding to set you up to thrive.

Ready when you are

Apply to join the team

A few minutes is all it takes. Choose a position — or a general application — and tell us your story.

Questions first? Contact our team — we are happy to help.

Good to know

Questions, answered

I don't see a role that fits — can I still apply?

Absolutely. We are growing and always keen to hear from exceptional people. Choose “General / future opportunity” in the form and tell us where you would add value — we keep standout applications on file.

Do I need safari or travel-industry experience?

For most roles it helps, but attitude and aptitude matter just as much. If you are warm, sharp and genuinely care about people, tell us your story — we train the rest.

Are roles based in Cape Town?

Our home is Cape Town, South Africa. Several roles are hybrid-friendly, and we will always be clear about what each position needs. Guiding roles are on the road in and around the Cape.

What happens after I apply?

You will receive an email confirming we have your application. Our team reviews every one personally and aims to reply to shortlisted candidates within two weeks.