Inbound Travel Specialist (Travel/Tourism)
Black Pen RecruitmentJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa • Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Posted January 20, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Black Pen Recruitment is a leading specialist recruitment agency headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa, that has been connecting top talent with fintech and cryptocurrency companies across Africa since 2012. With a portfolio of over 180 global clients and a database of more than 120,000 candidates, the firm extends its expertise to e‑commerce, digital banking, SaaS, tech, and travel/tourism, positioning itself as a one‑stop partner for high‑growth startups and scale‑ups. Its internationally trained recruiters combine deep industry knowledge with a passion for excellence, ensuring precise talent matches that accelerate innovation and growth. A strategic presence in Malta further amplifies its global footprint, enabling Black Pen Recruitment to bridge talent and opportunity on a worldwide scale.
Job Description
Our client is seeking an experienced Travel Specialist with strong inbound destination expertise in Southern Africa to design, cost, and manage high-quality, tailor-made travel experiences.
Requirements
- Matric/Grade 12
- Minimum 5–7 years’ experience as an inbound travel consultant/specialist
- Proven expertise in Southern Africa inbound travel
- Strong knowledge of FIT travel, luxury and/or experiential travel
- Excellent itinerary-building, logistics and costing skills
- Experience working with international source markets
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Confident communicator with excellent written and spoken English
- Experience with Tourplan, Wetu
- Proficient in Microsoft Office / Google Workspace and applications
- Comfortable working with Customer Rates Manuals and booking platforms
- Excellent South African and Regional geographic knowledge
- Strong logistical knowledge