Thompsons For Travel - Leisure Travel Consultant, Durban

✈️ Join a Team That Brings Travel Dreams to Life Every Day

Imagine starting your day with a call from a couple dreaming of their perfect Maldives honeymoon… and ending it by curating a once-in-a-lifetime private safari for a loyal client who trusts only you with their adventures.

That’s not just a job — that’s life as a Leisure Travel Consultant with us.

At Thompsons For Travel, we don’t just move people from A to B — we craft unforgettable moments, lifelong memories, and stories worth telling. We’re looking for someone who feels that spark… someone who knows travel isn’t transactional, it’s transformational.

·        Designing an island escape for a returning client

·        Planning a multi-city honeymoon across Europe

·        Sharing insider travel tips that only a true explorer would know

No cold calling — ever. You’ll work with a steady stream of warm Leads from our established client base who already love what we do. Your focus? Building relationships, curating exceptional journeys, and bringing dream vacations to life.

 Why You’ll Love It Here:

·        Flexible, rostered shift-based work — because balance matters

·        Opportunities to travel and experience destinations firsthand

·        Ongoing destination training, as we believe that knowledge empowers you

·        A passionate, supportive team that celebrates curiosity and adventure

 We’re Looking For Someone Who:

·        Has proven experience in leisure or luxury travel consulting

·        Thrives on creating seamless, inspiring travel experiences

·        Communicates with warmth, confidence, and attention to detail

·        Brings energy, professionalism, and a love of discovery to every interaction

If you’re ready to design unforgettable journeys and grow your career in the world of luxury travel — We’d love to meet you.

Should you not hear from us within two weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful. We appreciate the time and effort you put into applying.

Requirements

Travel and Tourism Certificate

• GDS experience - Amadeus preferred
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills
• Able to work flexi hours (shift work)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Good geographical knowledge
• Thorough working knowledge of Reservations process from input to output
• Experience with reading and interpreting contracts
• Ability to meet targets and attention to detail critical
• Effective Communication Skills (effective written and verbal communication)

Benefits

• You will be working within a fast-paced environment with a team of dedicated individuals putting the satisfaction and safety of our customers at the heart of all we do
• There will be plenty of leads so no need for cold-calling

• Unlimited learning and growth potential
• Basic salary plus lucrative sales commission
• Travel opportunities upon reaching and exceeding your targets