Job Description
About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Reservations Team Lead to join our team at Extraordinary Resorts Management in Bryanston, Johannesburg. As a key member of our Central Reservations Department, you will be responsible for leading a small team and ensuring seamless guest experiences, promoting revenue growth, and maintaining high standards of attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading a small team within the Central Reservations Department
- Managing the entire reservations process via telephone, WhatsApp, email, online platforms, central reservation systems, referral networks, and social media
- Promoting sales, cross-selling, and upselling of various products within the portfolio
- Reservation status management and SOP implementation
- OTA management
- Team training and support
- Managing cancellations, modifications, and refund requests efficiently
- Maintaining compliance with all company policies and procedures
- Assisting the Reservations Manager with room availability, monitoring of deposits, support revenue and occupancy forecasts, and inventory management
- Preparing expected arrival reports and managing the communication process to lodge operations teams
- Handling daily correspondence, maintaining up-to-date files, and ensuring systems are accurate and organized
Requirements
- Proven experience in a similar role or as a senior reservations consultant
- Team player with high level of dedication and leadership
- Excellent computer skills (MS Office, MS Excel, PowerPoint)
- PMS system knowledge – Nebula, eRes, and Opera would be advantageous
- Proficiency in English
Qualifications
- Minimum 6 years experience in a tourism/travel call centre or reservations department for multiple properties as a senior reservations consultant or proven experienced as a reservations team lead
Salary & Benefits
The package includes a mandatory 5% deduction toward the company’s provident fund. Medical Aid is available as part of the CTC package. The remuneration will be discussed at the interviews or upon individual requests.
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In terms of salary ranges, IT professionals in Gauteng can expect to earn anywhere from R800 000 per annum for junior positions to over R2 million for senior executives. The average salary for software engineers is around R1.5 million, while data analysts can earn between R900 000 and R1.2 million. With experience and skills, IT professionals in Gauteng can expect significant salary increases, with some roles offering bonuses and benefits that can increase their overall remuneration.
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Career growth opportunities are abundant in the IT industry in Gauteng, with many companies investing heavily in employee training and development programs. With experience and skills, IT professionals can move into senior leadership positions or start their own businesses, while also pursuing further education and certifications. The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) is also a significant employer of IT staff, with roles ranging from software development to data analytics and cybersecurity.
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