South Africa: Tour Plan Rate & System Specialist

This dynamic luxury travel company is known for crafting tailor-made journeys across Southern and East Africa, with a strong focus on the North American market. Theyre looking for a highly experienced Tour Plan Rate & System specialist to join them. Open to candidates from Gauteng OR Cape Town with remote, hybrid and in-office options. Candidate requirements: At least 5-10 years experience in a similar position Strong proficiency in Tourplan (essential), including rate loading, product setup, and data accuracy Exceptional attention to detail for capturing supplier rates, policies, and availability with zero errors Excellent communication skills to liaise effectively with suppliers and clearly relay updates to internal teams Ability to interpret and manage supplier contracts, terms, special offers, and associated documentation Strong organisational skills to maintain orderly, up-to-date records of contracts, products, and system changes Problem-solving ability to investigate and resolve system queries in collaboration with reservations, finance, and support teams Experience with availability integrations or channel management, including mapping and troubleshooting Capacity to train and support consultants, simplifying complex system processes and promoting best practices Candidate responsibilities: Supplier Communication & Contracts Liaise with suppliers to confirm contract terms, policies, and special offers Maintain orderly records of all contracts, agreements, and updates Data Management in Tourplan Capture and update supplier rates, terms, product notes, and live availability links with precision Apply quality control checks to ensure accuracy of rates and policies in Tourplan 3. System Support & Collaboration Work closely with the reservations, finance, and Tourplan support teams to resolve system queries and requests Communicate contract changes and updates to the wider travel team Test system upgrades and participate in ad hoc Tourplan projects 4. Product & Availability Management Oversee the set-up of product codes and reporting parameters Collaborate with suppliers and channel partners to manage & map live availability integrations 5. Training & Team Engagement Attend supplier product training sessions Actively participate in internal company and team meetings Train consultants on best use practices in the system