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Ride Expeditions is growing, and we are looking for exceptional people to help us deliver the world’s greatest motorcycle adventures.

We value individuals who are kind, sharp, hard working and keep it together under pressure. People who think logically, move with energy and genuinely enjoy working with others.

If you would like to join our office team in Cape Town, or believe you have what it takes to manage tours out in the field, send your CV and a short cover letter (video submissions are welcome too) explaining why you are the right fit to anja@rideexpeditions.com.

Please note that only candidates currently based in Cape Town, South Africa will be considered.

START DATE: ASAP.LOCATION: Milnerton, Cape Town.CONTRACT: Full time.RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Create content (pulling photos & videos from our media libraries) and share across our social media channels;
  • Compile analytical reports and submit these to management;
  • Manage Google and Meta Ad accounts;
  • Design and produce new digital marketing campaigns as required;
  • Write clear, original and exciting copy for campaigns, social posts, newsletters and blog posts;
  • Liaise with our tour support teams to generate more content.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Currently living in Cape Town;
  • Be willing to commute to our office in Milnerton;
  • Hold an industry-relevant tertiary qualification;
  • A minimum of 3 years relevant work experience;
  • Skilled in copy writing;
  • Have an excellent eye for design and detail;
  • Experience in social media management;
  • Experience with Google and Meta ad campaigns;
  • A creative thinker;
  • Excellent written and verbal communication;
  • Strong time management;
  • Possess excellent common sense;
  • Friendly and ethical individual;
  • High level of work ethic.
PREFERRED:
  • Have a keen interest in motorcycling and adventure travel;
  • Experience in the travel and tourism industry;
  • Extensive knowledge in SEO;
  • Skilled in graphic design;
  • Skilled in photo editing;
  • Skilled in video editing;
  • Photography/videography skills;
  • Experience with email marketing;
  • Offline marketing experience.

START DATE: ASAP.

LOCATION: Milnerton, Cape Town.

CONTRACT: Full time.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Respond to all client enquiries in a timely, professional and personal manner;
  • Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of all of our trip offerings;
  • Advise clients on which trips or destinations are best suited to them, liaising with our tour leaders where necessary in order to provide the best advice and knowledge;
  • Ensure enquiries are followed up on;
  • Liaise with the marketing team to ensure tours with low numbers can be promoted in good time;
  • Review client feedback with the operations team after every tour.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Currently living in Cape Town;
  • Be willing to commute to our office in Milnerton;
  • A minimum of 3 years relevant work experience;
  • Exceptional communication skills;
  • Exceptional time management skills;
  • Possess a high level of common sense.

PREFERRED:

  • An experienced motorcyclist with a keen interest in adventure riding;
  • Experience in the travel and tourism industry.

START DATE: ASAP.

LOCATION: Milnerton, Cape Town.

CONTRACT: Full time.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Handle reservations for accommodation, restaurants and transfers;
  • Travel and flight reservations for our support teams;
  • Liaise with our local partners to assist them with the same reservations on their side.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Currently living in Cape Town;
  • Willing to commute to our office in Milnerton;
  • A minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role;
  • A minimum of 5 years experience in the travel and tourism industry;
  • Exceptional organisational skills;
  • Exceptional time management skills;
  • Exceptional communication skills;
  • A high level of common sense.

PREFERRED:

  • A motorcyclist with a keen interest in adventure travel;
  • Bi-lingual: Spanish, French, German and Portuguese being the most favourable languages.

START DATE: NOT immediate. We do not have an urgent requirement to fill this role, but a position could open up for the perfect candidate/s.

LOCATION: Milnerton, Cape Town.

CONTRACT: Full time.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Research and plan routes;
  • Develop and maintain an in-depth knowledge of the destinations;
  • Undertake risk assessments;
  • Research accommodation, restaurant, transfer, fuel stations, hospitals, clinics, workshops, spare part outlets and other relevant vendors;
  • Maintain excellent relationships and communication with our local partners and suppliers;
  • Review client feedback after every single tour and ensure this is acted on in a timely manner.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Currently based in Cape Town;
  • Willing to commute to our office in Milnerton;
  • Extensive experience in outdoor leadership roles, preferably as an expedition leader;
  • A highly experienced motorcycle rider, both on and off-road;
  • Experience organising events, or a comparable role;
  • Experience writing risk assessments;
  • Be willing to also work as a tour leader (and meet the essential requirements of the tour leader role listed below).

PREFERRED:

  • Experience planning and leading motorcycle expeditions;
  • Bi-lingual: Spanish, French, German and Portuguese being the most favourable languages.

START DATE: NOT immediate. We do not have an urgent requirement to fill this role, but a position could open up for the perfect candidate/s.

LOCATION: Milnerton, Cape Town.

CONTRACT: Full time.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop the company’s selection and on-boarding process for potential new partners;
  • Manage the selection process of new partners;
  • Manage the on-boarding process for new partners;
  • Develop and maintain all required legal documents;
  • Liaise with the marketing team to ensure an effective launch campaign is in place;
  • Liaise with the operations team as required;
  • Ensure the sales team is given sufficient training on the new destinations/trips prior to launch.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Currently living in Cape Town;
  • Willing to commute to our office in Milnerton;
  • Industry-relevant degree level qualification;
  • A minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role;
  • Experience in the travel & tourism industry;
  • Exceptional organisational, communication and time management skills;
  • Experience working with different cultures and language barriers.

PREFERRED:

  • An experienced motorcycle rider with a keen interest in adventure riding;
  • Willing to also work as a tour leader (and meet all of the essential requirements of the tour leader role listed below);
  • Bi-lingual: Spanish, French, German and Portuguese being the most favourable languages.

 

Join the Ride Expeditions Team – TOUR LEADER & OPERATIONS ROLE

“Become the Face of Adventure” – Ride Expeditions

 

JOB OVERVIEW

Are you an experienced outdoor leader with a sense of adventure, a passion for motorcycles, and the ability to thrive in unpredictable environments? Do you want to travel the world, work with like-minded people, and represent a premium adventure travel brand?

We’re always on the lookout for future stars to join our Tour Leader team, full-time professionals who can deliver both in the office and on the road. If you’re serious about the opportunity, read on and complete the short video application below.

WHAT WE OFFER

You’ll lead epic motorcycle tours across Asia, Africa, and potentially South America, working alongside our incredible local teams. You’ll meet guests from every corner of the globe and guide them through some of the most awe-inspiring terrain on earth. You’ll work hard, push yourself, and live a life most only dream of.

LOCATION

You may lead tours across various continents, but as this role includes both office and tour work, being based in Cape Town is essential. Our office is located in Milnerton.

CONTRACT TYPE

This is both a full-time office role, based at our office in Milnerton, Cape Town, contracted with our South African branch, and a freelance support team/tour leading role, supporting and leading our tours around the world, contracted with the UK parent company.

We offer you a stable full-time position with an entry-level South African salary (paid in ZAR), and supplement that with industry-leading freelance tour pay (paid in GBP) when you’re in the field.

The role includes both guiding and office-based responsibilities. In addition to leading tours, you’ll be actively involved in day-to-day operations, planning, and team support at our Milnerton-based head office. The following skills are highly advantageous:

  • Photography, videography, or vlogging – for content creation and marketing

     

  • Copywriting or blogging – crafting engaging stories from the road

     

  • Quality assurance & risk assessments – helping us maintain top-tier safety and standards

     

  • Operations or logistics experience – supporting tour planning, team coordination, and admin

     

WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

  • Acting as the on-tour first response medic, with the appropriate Wilderness First Responder qualification

     

  • Conducting daily safety checks on the motorcycles

     

  • Delivering unforgettable adventures, upholding Ride Expeditions’ high standards in safety, quality, and sustainability

     

  • Representing our brand as the lead point of contact for guests on tour

     

  • Providing 24/7 support while on tour – this is not a 9–5 job

     

  • Preparing paperwork, gear, and vehicles prior to departure

  • Giving daily briefings and coordinating the support crew

     

  • Assessing risks, maintaining medical kits, and responding to emergencies

     

  • Managing finances and completing tour reports

     

  • Solving problems calmly under pressure

     

  • Being proactive, flexible, and always a team player

     

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Previous experience in outdoor leadership (guiding, expedition, or tour leading)

     

  • Full motorcycle licence with extensive on- and off-road riding experience

     

  • Physically fit, adventurous and happy to get your hands dirty

     

  • Great communicator, with strong organisational and problem-solving skills

     

  • Mechanically competent (bike knowledge / basic maintenance)

     

  • GASG or equivalent outdoor leadership certifications (if this is not currently held, it can be obtained later at your expense)

     

  • Wilderness First Responder or equivalent medical qualification (if this is not currently held, it can be obtained later at your expense)

     

  • Fluent in English, polite, professional, and people-oriented

     

  • Able to work under pressure, multitask, and think ahead

BONUSES (Not Required, But Awesome)

  • Experience leading motorcycle tours

     

  • Fluency in other languages (especially French, Spanish, Arabic, Hindi)

     

  • Photography, videography, or content creation skills

     

  • C/C1 licence, 4×4 or extensive mechanical experience

     

  • Extensive travel in Asia, Africa or South America

READY TO APPLY?

We only want to hear from people who are genuinely interested and meet the majority of our criteria.

VIDEO QUESTIONNAIRE INSTRUCTIONS

Instead of completing a written questionnaire, we ask you to please record a short self-shot video (5–10 minutes) answering the questions below. This helps us get a better feel for your personality, communication style, and presentation.

  • Speak clearly, be yourself, and don’t worry about fancy editing

     

  • Filming on a phone in a quiet location is totally fine

     

  • Upload the video to YouTube (unlisted), Google Drive, or WeTransfer and send us the link

 

WHAT TO INCLUDE IN YOUR VIDEO

Please answer the questions below with both the tour-leading and office-based responsibilities in mind.

  1. What previous leadership experience do you have that makes you the ideal fit for this position?

     

  2. Do you currently hold any relevant leadership, guiding or medical qualifications?

     

  3. Do you have a valid passport and motorcycle licence?

     

  4. What types of riding are you experienced in? (Road, Off-Road, Adventure)

     

  5. Do you believe you can confidently lead group rides in remote or technical terrain? Why?

     

  6. What makes you a strong communicator and people-person?

     

  7. Explain the extent of your mechanical experience

     

  8. Have you led or supported a motorcycle tour before? Where and with whom?

     

  9. What countries have you travelled extensively in?

     

  10. Describe a time you handled a challenging situation while travelling or leading

     

  11. What motivates you to become a Tour Leader with Ride Expeditions?

In addition to the video, please also attach your CV. 

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!



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