Senior Staff Travel Planner

Wildernessdestinations; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel consultancy in South Africa is seeking a Staff Travel Consultant to manage the booking confirmation process and ensure the accuracy of travel arrangements. The ideal candidate will have 4-5 years of senior experience in the travel industry, be proficient in communication and data accuracy, and possess a tertiary qualification in Travel & Tourism. This role emphasizes attention to detail, product knowledge, and a commitment to sustainability in wildlife conservation.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years’ experience at a Senior level.
• Experience in handling customer relationships and promoting travel products.
• General product knowledge on Southern and East Africa.

Responsibilities

• Manage and complete the booking confirmation process on the Wilderness Window.
• Keep all booking information updated and ensure CRM accuracy.
• Request and negotiate rates from suppliers.

Skills

Excellent communication skills in English (written and oral)

Attention to detail and accuracy in data capturing

Foreign language skills

Education

Matric certificate with maths

Tertiary certificate in Travel & Tourism/hospitality

Tools

Microsoft Office

TourPlan

WISH or similar booking system

Job description

A leading travel consultancy in South Africa is seeking a Staff Travel Consultant to manage the booking confirmation process and ensure the accuracy of travel arrangements. The ideal candidate will have 4-5 years of senior experience in the travel industry, be proficient in communication and data accuracy, and possess a tertiary qualification in Travel & Tourism. This role emphasizes attention to detail, product knowledge, and a commitment to sustainability in wildlife conservation.