TRAFFIC Western Cape

French-Speaking Travel Consultant

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Job Description

Tamboerskloof, Cape Town, South Africa Posted on 21/01/2026

  • Location Type Hybrid (Part office, Part remote)
  • Industry Travel and Tourism
  • Job Type Permanent
  • Salary R - R depending on experience
  • Remuneration Term Per Month
  • Date Opened 21/01/2026
  • State/Province Western Cape
  • Country South Africa
Job Description

Are you passionate about travel, and French is your first language? Do you love crafting meaningful journeys and turning travel dreams into unforgettable experiences? A boutique travel company specialising in tailor-made journeys across Southern and Eastern Africa for French-speaking travellers seeking authentic, inspiring, and immersive experiences is looking for an experienced French-Speaking Travel Consultant.

As a Travel Consultant, you will be at the heart of the client journey-combining sales expertise with creativity and destination knowledge to design exceptional trips.

Responsibilities
  • Advise, inspire, and guide clients in creating bespoke itineraries across Southern & Eastern Africa
  • Design detailed, personalised travel proposals and accurate quotations
  • Manage the full booking lifecycle, including reservations, confirmations, and coordination with local suppliers
  • Deliver outstanding customer service from first enquiry through to post-travel follow-up
  • Build strong, long-term relationships with clients
  • Maintain up-to-date product knowledge and destination expertise
Requirements
  • Fluent French speaker (first language level)
  • Proven experience as a Travel Consultant, with strong sales capability
  • Solid knowledge of Southern and/or Eastern Africa and a genuine passion for the region
  • Clear understanding of the expectations and travel styles of the European French-speaking market (France, Belgium, Switzerland, Luxembourg, etc.)
  • Highly customer-focused, proactive, and detail-oriented
  • Comfortable working independently and within a small, agile team
  • Confident using Google Workspace and CRM systems
  • Work on inspiring, tailor-made trips for French-speaking travellers from Europe
  • Be part of a close-knit, supportive team where your contribution truly matters
  • Enjoy a creative, relaxed working environment in bright offices in Tamboerskloof
  • Hybrid working model: 3 days in the office, 2 days remote

About This Role

Career insights for Travel Agents positions

Salary Benchmark
$47,410/year
Source: O*NET (USD)
Key Skills for This Role
Active Listening Service Orientation Reading Comprehension Speaking Social Perceptiveness
Common Technologies
Galor Travel Booster Microsoft Access Travel Agent CMS Zoom Apollo Reservation System Globekey Agentkey Rezdy booking software Colibripms Software Colibri

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