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Travel Consultant

Enterprising

Plans and books travel for clients - flights, accommodation, tours and visas - and solves problems when plans change. Detail-heavy sales work.

School subjects

Grade 12 with Mathematical Literacy accepted; Geography and additional languages help.

How you qualify

A National Certificate or Diploma in Travel and Tourism (NQF 4-6) through a CATHSSETA-accredited provider or TVET college; IATA / Galileo or Amadeus booking-system certification is often what employers actually ask for. Entry requirements differ by provider - confirm directly with the institution.

Where to study

CATHSSETA-accredited providers, TVET colleges and private travel academies

Before you decide. Entry requirements change every year and differ between institutions. We do not publish admission point scores here, because a number that is right for one university in one year is wrong for another. Confirm the requirements directly with the institution before your subject selection form is signed. In KwaZulu-Natal, applications go through the Central Applications Office (cao.ac.za).

Last verified: 2026-08

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