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Johannesburg: Direct Travel Specialist posted by Kendrick Recruitment

Direct Travel Specialist

Posted on 2025-04-23

Employer Kendrick Recruitment
Salary 0
Category It Computer
Location Gauteng  /  Johannesburg

Job Summary

Direct Travel Specialist Johannesburg (Luxury Travel Company)

Salary:

Negotiable Depending on Experience

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Direct Travel Specialist to join a leading luxury travel company based in Johannesburg. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate travel professional to design unforgettable itineraries and deliver exceptional service to high-end clients.

Key

Responsibilities:

  • Professionally handle reservation requests via phone and email.

  • Creatively plan and design unique, personalized itineraries for direct guests.

  • Manage the full booking process from quoting to finalising, including reservations, invoicing, and travel documents.

  • Deliver outstanding customer service and ensure guest satisfaction throughout the booking process.

  • Communicate effectively with suppliers and travel planners to confirm all logistics.

  • Proactively sell products and services to provide the best possible safari experience.

  • Handle Saturday, public holidays, and cell phone duties on a rotational basis.

  • Work rotating shifts (07:0015:30 and 09:3018:00).

  • Provide backup support for colleagues when needed.

  • Participate in ongoing product training to expand destination knowledge.

  • Uphold company values centred on people, land, and wildlife.

Skills and Competencies Required:

  • Strong time management and organizational skills.

  • Excellent communication and written English.

  • High attention to detail and accuracy.

  • Strong customer service orientation.

  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

  • Creative, flexible, energetic, and patient.

  • Confident working under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

  • Strong computer skills; experience with Tourplan is advantageous.

Knowledge Required:

  • In-depth understanding of Southern and East African travel destinations, including Tanzania, Kenya, South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Mozambique, and others.

  • Familiarity with FIT and group travel policies and procedures.

  • Knowledge of safari offers and bespoke travel planning.

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Experience Required:

  • Minimum 5 years experience in a reservations role within a tour operating environment (not hotel or car rental reservations).

This role is ideal for a dedicated travel expert who thrives in a dynamic environment and has a passion for luxury safari experiences.

If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to apply.

Direct Travel Specialist position available in Gauteng, Johannesburg. This job position was posted by Kendrick Recruitment. The job has been posted as a free ad on 2025-04-23 at 15:03:25 in the It Computer category

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