Senior Leisure Travel Specialist (Permanent)

Western Cape- Cape Town -Other

Publication: 15 Jul 2026

Job Description

Description

Consult with Investec clients in order to compile quotes and issue domestic, regional and/or international leisure travel bookings, whilst delivering out of the ordinary client service. Upsell clients on hotels, car hire and travel insurance as needed.  This role requires a deep knowledge of the travel industry and destinations across the globe as well as a passion for travel combined with a commitment to upholding a clear duty of care and a desire to create memorable experiences for clients.
 

The result

• Meeting and exceeding all client travel requirements.
• Demonstrate high attention to detail & strong administrative skills
• Strong sense of team underpinned by knowledge sharing and mentorship culture
• Input and drive Investec Travel’s strategic direction and understand broader Investec ecosystem
• Nurture, grow and maintain matured relationships with clients, stakeholders, broader team and bankers
• Provide high sense of client service and operate professionally and efficiently with external and internal stakeholders
• Deliver a refined proactive problem-solving approach
• Curiosity to learn and continue professional development
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule and a high work ethic (available to all clients when needed including after office hours) – we apply a sunset rule on all quotes for clients and adhere to the Private Bank client experience SLA
• Ability to work afterhours emergency shifts (for a 7-day shift) every 4 to 6 weeks on a rotational basis – additional payment applicable
• Ability to achieve the individual targets as set out in the Leisure Consultant KPI and performance target
• ADMs are reported as risk events and depending on the quantum and severity, may give rise to a performance process
• Ability to consult on latest visa requirements

Required Qualifications

Experience, skill and capability

• Minimum 10 years travel industry experience in a leisure travel environment.
• Amadeus GDS Proficiency – at least 5 years’ experience and currently using Amadeus.
• Ability to thoroughly qualify an enquiry and build rapport with clients
• Ability to research and recommend products and destinations, accommodations and excursions that meets the clients specifications
• Strong destination, product and industry knowledge
• Ability to book and service NDC bookings through Amadeus NDCx and other providers eg Verteil / Thomalex and others
• Aptitude for internal IT and CRM systems (training will be provided on internal systems)
• Strong knowledge of International / multi-city fares
• Proactive approach to travel (e.g., flight schedule changes / airline grounding, weather / meticulous daily queue management)
• Anticipating client’s challenges and proactively solving
• Attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ownership, Accountability & Responsibility

Location

Cape Town

General Details

The Investec Culture 

At Investec we look for dynamic, energetic people filled with tenacity, integrity and out of the ordinary thinking. We value individuals who in turn value our culture that is, a can-do attitude while challenging convention. Diversity, competency, and flexible leadership are respected in pursuit of the growth of our business.