Job Description

Responsibilities & requirements:

Prepare costings and itineraries from A to Z for individual travelers Operational handling from A to Z of leisure bookings in South & Southern Africa, Preparing proposals (mainly PowerPoint and Excel) Writing proposals and program descriptions Liaising with clients and suppliers Negotiating with suppliers Reconciliation (financially) of own projects Handling all invoices and payments regarding clients and suppliers Research of suitable services and suppliers 100% Fluent in English (excellent communication skills), German adv. Matric (is not needed, for instance if an applicant went through a hospitably apprenticeship) Minimum 3 year experience as Tour Consultant, Travel Agent, Travel Planner and/or Tourism Consultant within South or Southern Africa FIT experience (incl. preparation of itineraries for individual travelers and small groups) Good knowledge of all Southern & Eastern African countries Good supplier knowledge in the field of Inbound Leisure Travel Ability to work under pressure and reach deadlines Ability to work individually - without a team leader, as company runs flat hierarchies Interest in working in a small owner run business with high standards Operations might require work over weekends from time to time (days worked will be granted as extra leave) Team player and flexible South African work permit Driver's license and own transport Knowledge of the following computer programs: PowerPoint (ideally 3 years' experience), Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and any other graphic programs are a bonus There are no requirements towards system knowledge such as Tourplan & Co.

Frame work:

Office based position

Normal work days - Monday to Friday plus sometimes (operational reasons) on weekends (work days on weekends and Public Holidays will be reimbursed)

Normal work hours incl. breaks

30 or 40 hours per week - over 5 week days

Payment level according to experience, e.g. Senior - CTC - 55-60k/month

Review after 6 months and then every year

13th cheque - based on good performance

Leave

15 days - 1st year

15 days plus 5 days educational leave - from 02nd year

20 days plus 5 days educational leave - from 03rd year

Mothers welcome - they should however have a good back up system in place

We do offer a permanent contract

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: R50000,00 - R60000,00 per month

Experience:

Travel Planner: 3 years (Required)
Language:

English, mother tongue level (Required) German (Preferred)
Location:

* Cape Town, Western Cape (Required)