GENERAL MANAGER TRAVEL & TOURISM – Timelegend Air Services (Pty) Ltd

A bachelor’s degree in Tourism Management, Business Administration, or Hospitality is commonly expected, often supplemented by industry-recognised certifications such as those from the Namibian Tourism Board (NTB) or CTH. Relevant experience in Namibian tourism operations — especially with inbound safari logistics, lodge partnerships, or air charter coordination — carries strong weight with employers like Timelegend Air Services.

You’ll oversee daily operations including flight coordination with regional airstrips, managing relationships with lodges and tour operators across regions like Etosha or the Caprivi, and ensuring compliance with Namibian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and NTB regulations. Team briefings, client service escalation, and real-time response to weather or logistical disruptions — common in remote areas — form core responsibilities.

Respect for hierarchy and relationship-based decision-making are valued, especially when engaging with communal landowners, conservancy committees, or government stakeholders. Punctuality is important, but flexibility is expected during peak season (June–October) or when coordinating across vast distances with limited infrastructure.

Many progress into regional director roles with multinational tour operators or transition into advisory positions with the NTB or Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism. Others leverage local expertise to launch niche safari or aviation-linked ventures, supported by Namibia’s SME development incentives and tourism enterprise programmes.

Standard benefits include 22–30 days annual leave (aligned with Namibian Labour Act), medical aid through providers like NAMFISA-registered schemes, and pension contributions under the Namibian Pension Funds Act. Some employers also offer travel allowances or discounted domestic flights — particularly relevant for air services-linked roles.

Apply directly via the company’s website or verified LinkedIn page, attaching a Namibian CV with clear evidence of NTB registration (if applicable), NCAA liaison experience, and references from local tourism stakeholders. Employers prioritise proven ability to navigate Namibia’s regulatory landscape, multilingual communication (especially English and local languages like Oshiwambo or Afrikaans), and hands-on crisis management in remote settings.