Job Description

Country Launch Manager - Safari Travel (Cape Town)

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa (Hybrid/Remote possible)

Company:

DG Ventures - Global Travel Division (GoIrishTours, GoScottishTours, GoIcelandTours, etc.)

Team:

150+ staff across Ireland, Asia, Dubai, and Cape Town

Start Date:

Immediate

About Us

We're the team behind

GoIrishTours

,

GoScottishTours

,

GoIcelandTours

, and several leading global travel brands serving thousands of U.S. customers every year. Our mission is to create authentic, life-changing travel experiences -- and our next big adventure is launching a

world-class safari business

in Africa.

We already have the customer base -- tens of thousands of American travelers who trust us to plan their dream vacations. Now, we're building a brand to deliver the same magic across Africa's most iconic safari destinations -- and we're looking for the

first hire in Cape Town

to help us make it happen.

The Opportunity

This is not just another job -- it's a

ground-floor opportunity

to help launch and shape a global safari brand backed by an established international travel group.

As our

first Cape Town hire

, you'll be the

local pioneer

, responsible for:

Setting up our safari operations and supplier network across South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, and beyond. Building relationships with lodges, tour operators, and transport providers. Creating once-in-a-lifetime itineraries that we can resell through GoIrishTours, GoScottishTours, GoIcelandTours, and other brands. Working closely with our marketing and sales teams in Ireland, Dubai, and Asia to package and scale the safari experience globally.
You'll have the freedom and backing to build something major -- with support from a 150-person international team and the resources of a fast-growing travel group.

Key Responsibilities

Market Launch:

Lead the setup of our African safari division -- from operations and suppliers to pricing and logistics.

Partnerships:

Identify and negotiate with safari lodges, camps, and transport providers to create premium, high-margin packages.

Sales Enablement:

Collaborate with our U.S. and Irish sales teams to train them on safari products and ensure smooth cross-selling.

Quality & Experience:

Curate experiences that exceed expectations for our international travelers.

Scaling:

Build the local team and infrastructure as demand grows.

Who We're Looking For

Proven background in

travel, tourism, or hospitality

, ideally in the safari or luxury adventure space. Entrepreneurial, resourceful, and ready to build from scratch. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Deep local knowledge of African safari regions and travel operations. Passionate about creating unforgettable experiences for travelers.

Why Join Us

Be the

founding team member

of a new global safari brand. Work with a highly ambitious international group (150+ team members and growing). Direct impact -- your ideas and partnerships will shape the company's success. Long-term growth potential across DG Ventures' international travel network. Competitive base pay + performance-based incentives.

Please fill out the form below, and our recruitment team will reach out to you within 72 hours.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd4GsAotKn_xIivkdzpQ0q4sXPNVDxxPRuo-y_TYyfoH5j4zQ/viewform

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R500000,00 - R1000000,00 per year