Reservations & Travel Manager

Knysna, Western Cape, South Africa

Job Description

Job Summary
SPA MANAGER
KNYSNA (Garden Route) - Western Cape (South Africa)
START: A.S.A.P / 01 July 2025
REPORT TO: Director / HR Director
HOURS & SHIFTS:

  • Hospitality Hours & Shifts standard including major holidays
  • Flexibility is key
  • Night Shifts when operationally required
SALARY & COMPANY BENEFITS:
  • R25,000 - R35,000 per month (Based on relevant experience desired in this role)
  • Company Incentive programs
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: * Matric
  • Hospitality related qualification (Tourism / Food & Beverage / Business Administration)
  • Minimum 2 Years experience in Luxury Hospitality & Tourism sector
  • Expertly groomed and highly presentable
  • Familiar with all the duties and relevant procedures of Reservations in a Hotel / Cruise Ship
  • Must be confident and skilled in OPERA - non neg.
  • Excellent command of English (speak & write) - we deal with primarily international guests
  • Organized, mature, confident and strong leadership qualities
  • Be based in Knysna or willing to relocate (at own expense)
  • Own car & valid driver license
  • Experience leading a team in hospitality, travel, or tourism services
  • A track record in setting and meeting sales or performance targets
SOFT SKILLS & ABILITIES: * A confident team leader with a guest-first mindset and high service standards
  • Comfortable balancing operational structure with daily team management
  • Passionate about training and equipping your team to succeed
  • Proactive, solutions-oriented, and able to manage pressure calmly and efficiently
  • Able to do general currency conversions / understand the exchange rate
SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
  • Pro-active involvement and Management of the sales and reservations of all properties in our chain through all direct channels available.
  • Stay up to date of present and future room occupancy rate
  • Maintain a high level of destination knowledge and tourist information.
  • Assist the revenue manager with reporting where applicable
  • Opening Rooms on availability grid in order to accommodate reservations
  • Compiling and maintaining of departmental SOPs.
  • Financial knowledge - know which payments and bookings are outstanding before arrivals
  • HR Duties including department recruitment, onboarding, induction & exit
  • Meet deadlines
  • Work towards set targets
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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1445321
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    R25000 per month
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Knysna, Western Cape, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned