Senior Sales Consultant
Deborah Stanbridge

Special Subject: Namibia, Botswana, South Africa & East Africa (including Killimanjaro, Tanzania, Zanzibar & Ethiopia)
Languages: English, Afrikaans
Qualifications: Diploma in PC Engineering
History and Experience: After I finished studying in Cape  Town, I headed overseas for almost five years. I worked for various tour companies in Ireland  and Scotland, where I found that I love the interaction with people from all over the world when working in tourism. I have now returned back home to Africa as it’s definitely the place to be!

Senior Sales Consultant
Elana Tong

Special Subject: Madagascar, Zambia, Botswana and South Africa
Languages: English and Afrikaans
Qualifications: Postgrad Dip in tourism and leisure & BA Social Science Degree in Industrial Psychology and Labour Studies.
History and Experience: I have been very fortunate to work with a reputable Inbound Operator for 3 years before having the opportunity to work and learn at Jenman African Safaris. After completing my degree, I decided I needed to be in a field that is completely different to what I had studied and decided to pursue a career in tourism. It was the best decision that I could have made! Not only have I learnt more about South Africa and our neighbouring countries, I have also met a diverse number of people from all over the world.

Senior Sales Consultant
Adele Boy

Special Subject: South Africa and Namibia
Qualifications: Masters Computer Diploma, Professional Graphic Web Designer
History and Experience: I was born in South Africa, but grew up in Windhoek, Namibia. After completing school I returned to South Africa to study for two years in Cape Town. Cape Town grabbed my heart…as it does and started working at Global Tele Sales (Lufthansa Call Centre). From there I went into the Tour Operating side and have been working for various Companies to broaden my knowledge on various countries and properties.

Sales Consultant
Tarisai Mhishi 

Special Subject: Southern Africa
Languages: English and Shona
Qualifications: Diploma in Travel and Tourism and Certificate in Customer Care
History and Experience: I grew up in Harare, Zimbabwe and after high School l went to study for a Diploma in Travel and Tourism at private college in Harare. After completing my studies in 1998 l have been working in the Tourism industry and had a great opportunity to work for a reputable International Tour Operator for 4 years until l decided to come to South Africa and joined Jenman.

Sales Consultant
Hilka Voges

Special Subject: Madagascar, South Africa
Languages: German, English, Afrikaans
Qualifications: BA (English Language and Literature)
BHCS Honours (Heritage and Cultural Tourism)/
First Aid Certificate
History and Experience I was born and raised in South Africa. After finishing my post-matric at the German School in Pretoria I left for Germany in order to study. I spent a few years in Regensburg, near Munich, after which I had my Bachelors Degree and then returned to South Africa, where I obtained my Honours Degree in Heritage and Cultural Tourism. I am excited to have got the opportunity to work for Jenman African Safaris, which enables me to show interested people from all over the world our unique continent that is so abundant in its diversity.

Sales Consultant
Laurina Vercueil

Special Subject: Namibia, South Africa and Botswana
Languages: Afrikaans, English
Qualifications: BSc Honours Zoology FGASA 
History and Experience:I started off studying Zoology and my passion for animals, travelling and people led me to become a guide.  Jenman Safaris employed me as a tourguide on various occasions which gave me the opportunity to see quite a few of the African countries.  Now I am enjoying putting my knowledge to practice in the office environment.  I have best of both worlds!!

Sales Consultant
Nadia Ismail

Special Subject: South Africa
Languages: English and Afrikaans
Qualifications: Tourism Management Diploma from Cape University of Technoligy
History and Experience: I fell into tourism completely by accident.I dabbled in other unrelated things before that. I studied Medicine at the University of Cape Town. However the appeal of the Tourism Industry was too strong and I was completely drawn to it. I then went on to study Tourism Management at the Cape University of Technology. My tourism career  started at our National Carrier  SAA. I also had a two year stint at 1 Time.  I then decided to pursue a career as a travel consultant. I can can truly say it a great job , where I learn something new evryday ..not many people can say that. But I am happy to say I can!!

Sales Consultant
Miriam Schreiner

Special Subject: SA, Namibia, Botswana
Languages: English, German, Dutch
Qualifications: Bachelor of Regional Science (Dutch/German)
History and Experience: I have been living in South Africa since 2005 and during my time here I’ve gained experience in the travel industry especially in the airline industry. I have also had the chance to travel throughout Southern Africa learning more.
Favourite African Destination: Hard to say – I loved Namibia for its diverse landscape; it’s so different from what I’ve ever seen before. Still Botswana is also absolutely beautiful. The very next thing on my list is Madagascar and Mozambique. I would love to go there…

Sales Consultant
Silke Probst

Special Subject: Southern Africa, Namibia & Botswana
Languages: English & German
Qualifications: Diplomkauffrau (FH)
Versicherungskauffrau (IHK)
Courses in coaching / outdoor training
History and Experience: I studied economics in Kiel (Germany) for 5 years. It took so long because the last 2 years of that time, I travelled around in southern Africa. I worked as a river guide at the Orange River and ran a camp there for one year, afterwards I went to Ngepi Camp in the Caprivi where I worked for 4 months. In this beautiful camp I wrote my thesis about teambuilding with outdoor training and finally finished my studies. Now I am going to settle (after enjoying the bush-life) in a city – and started my work at Jenman Safaris.
Favourite African Destination: Kavango and Spitzkoppe

Marketing Director
Brendan Jenman

After completing his Bachelor of Science degree with Zoology and Environmental and Geographical studies as majors, he spent two years travelling abroad. On his return to Southern Africa he undertook a botany project in Mozambique for 8 months and later joined his brother at his lodge in Zimbabwe. It was here that the Campwild concept was born. It would allow him to combine his passion for Africa with its environment and its ability to share all of its wonders. He returned to South Africa to do a postgraduate course in Business and Marketing Management and Jenman Safaris (then Campwild) has not taken a step back since.

Managing Director - African Luxury Hideaways
Andrew Jenman

After finishing his studies in social science at the university of Cape Town Andrew went to work with a leading UK tour operator in London. He then returned to South Africa to set up their South African Branch. After this Andrew was looking for a new and challenging opportunity and joined Jenman African Safaris to head up a new and exclusive lodge division, African Luxury Hideaways. Andrew has travelled most of Southern and East Africa since 1993 and regularly does inspection trips to make sure the lodges we employ for African Luxury Hideaways meet the highest standards. All of our lodges are committed to the eco friendly standards and sustainable tourism levels that our clients expect. Having travelled extensively to most continents in the world, Africa is one of the few you can just keep going back to.

Marketing Manager - European Market
Katja Quasdorf

Special Subject: Marketing
Languages: German, English, French
Qualifications: Tourism Management Studies (different seminars in presentation, rhetoric, personal-, project and airline management, Group leader seminar)
History and Experience: Growing up in Germany, and having a love for travel and meeting different people, I decided to study tourism management. During my studies I worked in promotional and sales jobs throughout Germany. My breaks and free time were spent working in France, Spain and Austria. In July  2003 , my studies brought me to South Africa for 8 months to do an internship at Jenman African Safaris. After my internship, I completed my studies in Germany, and returned to South Africa to work for Jenman Safaris as the German Marketing Manager.

Local Sales & Marketing Representative
Patti Brockmann

Special Subject: Southern Africa
Languages: English, German, Afrikaans, (Kitchen) Xhosa and a smattering of French.
Qualifications: Secretarial and Public Relations Diploma. Travel Agents Certificate 
History and Experience: … it all started 32 years ago as air hostess for SAA and I’m still going strong! From SATOUR London and Frankfurt to amongst others managing a lodge in Botswana, marketing camping safaris, doing client liaison and
more – so much to do and so little time …the cliché that life is a journey is so true and I hope this journey never ends!!

Web-Editor
Lisa Ronaasen

Special Subject: Marketing
Languages: English and a little bit of Afrikaans
Qualifications: IMM Diploma and a BBA Degree in Marketing Management.
History and Experience: After School I decided that Marketing was for me and went to Varsity College and completed my IMM in Marketing and my BBA Degree in Marketing Management. With all my qualifications I was ready to get started in the working world. I started working for an IT company – marketing and managing their travel websites… This started my fascination with travel and tourism and before I knew it I was given the great opportunity to join the Jenman Team!

Product Manager
Wiebke Priilaid

Special Subject: SA, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Mozambique
Languages: German, English and Afrikaans
Qualifications: National Diploma Marketing Management, Btech: Tourism Management
History and Experience: I grew up in Namibia and moved to Cape Town in 1999 to study at the Cape Technikon.  Throughout my studies I helped out at Springbok Atlas, which made me decide to work in the tourism industry.  On completion of my studies I pursued my career in tourism as a tour consultant and have since run various types of tours ranging from small FIT’s to group tours in coaches, as well as running incentive projects.  I have also since travelled extensively throughout South Africa, Botswana, Namibia and Zambia, and am absolutely fascinated by the beauty and contrasts that Southern Africa has to offer. 

Product Manager of Madagascar, East Africa & Angola
Rebecca Marshall

Special Subject: East Africa & Zanzibar, Madagascar & Angola
Languages: English and Traveller's French
Qualifications: Batchelor of Music - University of London; Fitness for Industry qualification - Gym instructor.
History and Experience: I fell in love with Africa from the minute I plonked 2 feet on her soil – coming from London, what could be more different! 5 years on & I have travelled intensely through 23 of her 54 countries, enjoying the glorious red earth of Kenya, the turquoise seas in Zanzibar & diving with the colourful fish in Egypt. I’ve driven from London to Cape Town through North; West & Central Africa over 8 months and Africa’s hold just gets stronger. Cape Town has become my new home where I am exploring the joys of South Africa’s weekend getaways. I adore Africa and take every opportunity to help others experience her unrivalled wonders!

HR Manager
Angela Bryant 

Languages: English and Afrikaans
Qualifications: Human Resources
History and Experience:  Born and bred Capetonian!  I found my passion for HR about 10 years ago. HR positions held: Branch Manager for a leading recruitment company, HR Manager for a large retail company, Freelance HR/Recruitment consultant. I joined Jenman African Safaris in August 2007 as their HR Manager, in a half day position.  I thoroughly enjoy working with people and it gives me great pleasure knowing that I touch people’s lives in a positive way. I am by nature a curious person and love to travel to new places.  

General Cleaner
Valentia Poswayo

Languages: English and Xhosa
History and Experience:  I have worked at Wembley Foods as a kitchen assistant serving clients and preparing foods. I then worked at IBO Islands as a cleaner and then moved to Jenman Safaris in 2008!

Accounting Manager
Jennifer Galley

Special Subject: Accounting and Administration
Languages: English, Afrikaans and French
Qualifications: BA (Honours) Hotel and Hospitality Management, Pitman Computer Keyboard, First Aid & CPR Certificate
History and Experience: Born in Botswana and educated in South Africa, I decided I wanted to travel and work in the Hospitality Industry so I went to study Hotel & Hospitality Management in Scotland. During my breaks I worked in various areas and gained valuable experience in hotel operations. Upon graduating I got a job in Florida working at a 5 Star resort as a Trainee Manager. I then went on to become an Assistant Front Office Manager, where after I was promoted to Hotel Controller. In 2006 after sailing the Bahamas, my husband and I decided to return to Africa and haven’t looked back since!

Junior Bookkeeper
Sandy Rosianne Johnson  

Special Subject: Accounts
Languages: English, Afrikaans
Qualifications:  BA Degree (Tourism), Some subjects in Environmental Management (BA Honours) and a course in Accounting.
History and Experience: : I love the Tourism Industry and working with people.  I worked at a Tourism Info Centre and a Guest House where I gained a lot of experience about this industry and our fabulous country.
Favourite African Destination: I’ve never travelled outside out South Africa but if the opportunity would come I’ll definitely go to Mozambique and Botswana.

Junior Bookkeeper
Lizette Olivier 

Special Subject: Accounts
Languages: English, Afrikaans
Qualifications:  Matric; Pastel accounting Certificate
History and Experience: : I love meeting new people from different Cultures and experiencing new things and travelling. I would like to experience more about Africa that is why I chose to work in travel. I like doing Photography and Reading in my spare time.

Operations Manager
Wayne Powell

Special Subject:  Southern and East Africa
Languages: English, Afrikaans, some Swahili, some Shona, some Ndebele.
Qualifications: Licensed Professional Hunter and Safari Guide Zimbabwe. Licensed Canoe guide Zimbabwe. Launchmaster Zimbabwe. Coxwain Kenya.
History and Experience: After having grown up in the Zambezi Valley in Zimbabwe, and finishing school in South Africa, I spent the next ten years as a Professional Hunter and Safari Guide operating mostly in the Zambezi Valley in Zimbabwe. I eventually reformed - gave up hunting and turned my hand to Game Ranching, but due to political turbulence in Zimbabwe, I moved up to East Africa where I spent the next seven years; initially running lodges in both Tanzania and Kenya and finally running a small Tourism Company in Kenya.

Operations Assistant
Candice Henry

Special Subject:  South Africa, Botswana, Namibia
Languages: English, Afrikaans
Qualifications: I have a BTECH degree in tourism management and I recently completed my NAUI Master & NAUI Rescue Diving Courses
History and Experience: I grew up in a 4x4, outdoor, adventure family which instilled in me a deep respect for nature, wildlife and other cultures. I love the outdoors and my hobbies include diving, mountain biking and kayaking.
After working in the tourism industry for two years as a tour guide I completed my degree in tourism management. I joined the Jenman Safaris team in December 2007. Working in operations combines all my acquired strengths and experiences and I apply my knowledge to my work everyday

Jenman Workshop
Frans Coetzee

Special Subject: South Africa
Languages: English, Afrikaans
Qualifications: Code 14, PDP (Professional Driver’s Permit)
History and Experience: I’ve been a long distance driver, a fitter and an electrical operator, helped with maintenance of vehicles. I travelled throughout South Africa and I love the outdoors.  

Operations Driver and General Hand
Yamikani Dzaipa

Special Subject: Malawi
Languages: English and Chewa
Qualifications: Matric, and Marketing course. Computer literacy course
History and Experience: I was born and raised in Malawi and completed High School in Blantyre. After some extra studies (Marketing) I worked with my father in the family transport business. I moved down to South Africa where I took up work with a delivery company in Johannesburg. I also worked with a chain of boutiques as an assistant stock controller. I’m delighted to join Jenman African Safaris.

Equipment Maintenance
Alse (Ocean) Mhlanga

Special Subject: Equipment Maintenance.
Languages: English, Xhosa, Zulu and N'debele.
History and Experience: I have worked for Jenman African Safaris since its inception in the early 1990's. I am originally from Zimbabwe, but have lived in South Africa for many years. My principal duty at Jenman African Safaris is to take care of all the equipment used on our safaris. Before each tour starts, I prepare the vehicle and equipment and make sure that everything is in order before our guides go on safari. Making sure our guiding teams have the right equipment on safari is what is important to me.