Reservations Manager
Johan Pfahl

Special Subject:Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia and Tanzania
Languages: English and Afrikaans
Qualifications: Post graduate diploma in business administration
History and Experience: After spending time exploring the vast plains of East Africa, the deserts of Namibia and the hidden gems of Mozambique (to name a few), I decided that I wanted to help other people experience Africa in the exciting and authentic manner that I enjoy. This meant relocating to East Africa to explore its natural wonders... Having grown up close to nature, and spending a significant part of my early years in the vicinity of the famous Kruger National Park the likes of the Serengeti and Selous proved irresistible… After a few more years I moved to South Africa and found Jenman Safaris where I became the Reservations Manager for a team of enthusiastic consultants… And so a new journey begins
Favourite African Destination: Travelling around East Africa and Southern Africa offers so much diversity that it’s hard to choose. However, if you are interested in Botswana, Namibia, Tanzania or anywhere else to go… I can tell you where the gems are and the best places to go in each country… Favourite African Destination? All over!

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.

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
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 Intern
Rehana Gordon

Languages: English & Afrikaans
Qualifications: BA (Honours) Tourism & Geography (UWC)
History and Experience: I started my first job in the tourism industry at Jenman Safaris in January 2010 as an intern. I have previously worked as a bank teller and a promotions consultant.
Favourite African Destination: I adore my hometown – Cape Town, though in terms of African countries Namibia is my favourite thus far. Would love to travel to Madagascar and Ethiopia.

Sales Consultant
Aline Baensch 

Special Subject: South Africa, Botswana and Namibia
Languages: English & German
Qualifications: Diploma Hotel Business Management, Tourism Tour Guide Certificate
History and Experience: After completion of my hotel management diploma in Munich, my passion for travel drew me to South America. Once arrived, I got introduced to the country and its inhabitants on extensive journeys throughout. In 2008 I ventured to the wonderful city of Cape Town, where I made use of my acquired hotel management knowledge by running a guest house. I realised that I found great pleasure in conveying my travel suggestions to the guests and therefore decided to try my luck at travel consulting. After completing several trips as well as a very interesting tour guide course, I worked at 2 local travel agencies in Cape Town. Now I am part of the Jenman Team and am looking forward to extend my knowledge and experience to my colleagues and our clients.

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.

E-Marketer & 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!

Marketing Assistant
Sarah Sadler

Special Subject: Marketing
Languages: English and a little bit of Afrikaans
Qualifications: A degree in LOPHRM (Labour, Organisational Psychology and Human Resource Management) and a Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management, both completed at the University of Cape Town.
History and Experience: After studying I worked as a research assistant for several months, and then this amazing opportunity presented itself at Jenman African Safaris. I’m loving every second of it!
Favourite African Destination: I couldn’t possibly choose one place, but I definitely love my home town – Cape Town.

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 Manager Zimbabwe
CHARLES BRIGHTMAN

Special Subject: Zimbabwe
Languages: English
Qualifications: Zimbabwe Professional Safari Guide
History and Experience: Having been born and bred in Zimbabwe and thus developing a passion for the bush, I chose to pursue a career involving the outdoors and wildlife of our unique region. To date, I have been involved in the safari industry for the last 23 years and have guided and explored many of the national parks in Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana and Namibia. As an obligation to put something back into what one loves, I founded the Victoria Falls Anti Poaching Unit in 1999. Working together with other stakeholders, we combat the menace of poaching in the region for the benefit of generations to follow.
Favourite African Destination: Any of the National Parks in Zimbabwe – for the truly wild experience.

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.  

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.

Driver
Muchanyara Kufandada

Special Subject: Zimbabwe.
Languages: English, Shona, Ndebele, Zulu.
Qualifications: National Diploma and Higher National Diploma in Accounting, class 4 driving licence and international driving permit.
History and Experience: Finished college in Zimbabwe 2004 and worked for the dairy industry as an accountant for a period of two years. Moved to South Afrika and joined Jenman African Safaris.
Favourite African Destination: Mozambique.