Gonana South African Travel is seeking an Office Assistant

SATSA; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established Tour Operator in Cape Town seeks an Office Assistant. This full-time role involves ensuring accurate financial operations and supporting travel reservations. Ideal candidates will have 2-4 years' experience in administrative roles, especially in the tourism sector. Strong organizational skills and proficiency in MS Office are essential. Applications should be sent via email.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-4 years’ experience as an accounts or office assistant, ideally within the travel or tour operating industry.
• Good computer knowledge, especially in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office programs.
• Some experience with Social Media updating (Instagram & Facebook) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with creditors’ reconciliations and ensure invoice accuracy.
• Support the Reservations team with booking and amending reservations.
• Prepare travel documentation for clients as needed.
• Maintain a well-organised office environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational abilities

Multitasking

Computer knowledge (Excel, MS Office)

Job description

Overview

Gonana South African Travel is seeking an Office Assistant. We are a well-established Tour Operator specialising in bringing Nordic guests to Southern Africa. Our working ethos is detail-oriented, fast-paced, and highly collaborative. This role is ideal for someone with admin experience and an interest in the tourism sector. Please note that this is not a hotel-related position.

Location

Cape Town, South Africa

Type

Permanent, Full Time

Posted

3 months ago

Application

Apply to this position

Role

Office Assistant

Eligibility

Open to all applicants with a valid work permit or legal right to work

Application deadline

30 June 2025

Salary

Negotiable based on experience

Experience

Minimum 2-4 years’ experience as an accounts or office assistant, ideally within the travel or tour operating industry

Responsibilities

Accounts Support

• Assist with creditors’ reconciliations and ensure invoice accuracy
• Verify invoice details for VAT compliance and against contracted rates
• Liaise with internal consultants and external suppliers to resolve queries
• Request missing invoices and supplier statements as required

Operations & Administration

• Assist with general expense reconciliations for both Accounts and Operations
• Support the Reservations team with booking and amending accommodation and restaurant reservations
• Prepare travel documentation for clients as needed
• Assist with filing, document management, and bookkeeping processes
• Maintain a well-organised office environment
• Perform general administrative and accounting duties
• Good computer knowledge, especially in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office programs
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Organisational and multitasking abilities
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team
• Some experience with Social Media updating (Instagram & Facebook)

Additional Information

• This is a full-time, office-based role in Cape Town CBD
• Own transport is preferable

Application Instructions

Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter detailing your relevant experience to [e-mail]

Location

Cape Town, South Africa

Contact

Gonana South African Travel