Travel Coordinator

Wild Dreams Hospitality; Wellington; Hybrid; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Part time

Job summary

A luxury travel company in Wellington seeks a junior support candidate eager to grow within a travel environment. You will support senior consultants, manage bookings, and handle administrative tasks. This part-time position offers a flexible hybrid work model, requiring approximately 25-30 hours per week. With the chance to transition into a full-time consultant role, it’s a great opportunity for those passionate about travel and detail-oriented work. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• 12 years experience in travel, tourism, reservations, or tour operations.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with senior consultants.

Responsibilities

• Support senior consultants with travel enquiries and itinerary preparation.
• Coordinate bookings, confirmations, amendments, and cancellations.
• Manage all administrative tasks related to own quotes and bookings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational ability

Strong administrative skills

Education

Diploma or qualification in Tourism, Travel, or Hospitality

Job description

Overview

The ideal candidate has foundational experience in travel or tourism and is eager to grow within a luxury travel environment. You are comfortable supporting senior consultants while taking ownership of your own bookings and administrative responsibilities. Highly organised and detail-oriented, you take pride in accuracy and reliability, and you are looking for a long-term development opportunity rather than a short-term role. This is a junior support position with progressive responsibility based on performance and attention to detail.

Core Criteria

• 12 years experience in travel, tourism, reservations, or tour operations (essential)
• Diploma or qualification in Tourism, Travel, Hospitality, or a related field
• Must have a valid drivers license
• High level of attention to detail, accuracy, and organisational ability
• Strong administrative skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Ability to work independently after onboarding, while collaborating closely with senior consultants
• Must be based in the Western Cape

Core Responsibilities

• Supporting senior consultants with travel enquiries, quotations, and itinerary preparation
• Coordinating bookings, confirmations, amendments, and cancellations
• Preparing, checking, and issuing travel vouchers and related documentation
• Managing supplier communication, confirmations, and follow-ups
• Reviewing supplier invoices and assisting with payment preparation
• Managing all administrative tasks related to own quotes and bookings
• Maintaining accurate, well-organised booking records and documentation
• Ensuring all work aligns with company standards, processes, and timelines

About the Role

• Hybrid / remote (Cape Town & surrounds)
• Initial onboarding and training in Wellington, Western Cape
• Part-time position, requiring about 25-30 hours per week
• Initial 6-month fixed-term contract, with potential to extend and increase hours
• Clear opportunity to grow into a full-time Travel Consultant role over time
• Commission structure introduced once active consulting and revenue generation form part of the role