71 Travel Agencies jobs in South Africa

Our Group Operations Division is looking for additional Travel Operations Agents for the Customer Support Team , which is known as One Team!

(These roles are planned to be based in Gardens - Cape Town (South Africa))

About the Role

The Travel Operations Agent serves as the first point of contact for customers, addressing queries via telephonic and written channels. The role focuses on achieving first-contact resolution for issues such as ticketing, booking changes, cancellations, schedule adjustments, and other travel-related inquiries via telephone, email and chat functions. This position requires delivering exceptional customer service, maintaining high-quality standards, and ensuring error-free task completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Customer Experience:
  • Resolve customer queries through various channels within SLA.
  • Collaborate with suppliers to offer the best solutions.
  • Adhere to service quality and quantity standards.

• Quality Assurance:
  • Meet team QA scorecard targets.
  • Ensure accuracy in ticketing, amendments, cancellations, and fare rule compliance.
  • Maintain and improve supplier relationships.

• Productivity:
  • Action bookings in operations queues within SLA.
  • Process payments and reissue tickets accurately.

• Error Management:
  • Minimise errors by adhering to airline rules for domestic and international bookings.

• Ad Hoc Support:
  • Assist with operational tasks as needed.

Job Requirements:

Qualification & Experience:

• At minimum High School completion qualification, Grade 12/NQF4/A-level or equivalent qualification/experience
• Relevant tertiary qualifications beneficial
• Customer service experience across multiple channels.
• Strong knowledge of fares, calculations, and Travelstart systems/policies.
• Proficiency in Amadeus or other GDS systems
• At least 2 years of travel industry experience.

Personal Competencies:

• Attention to detail, accuracy, and diligence.
• Effective time management and multitasking abilities.
• Self-motivation with a proactive and adaptable approach.
• Strong teamwork and problem-solving skills

This role is suited for a detail-orientated professional dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experiences while ensuring operational efficiency.

About the team

The One Team serves to support the Group Travel Operations, handling customer enquiries and interactions and any other task assigned to facilitate efficient service to our clients across multiple regions and brands in concluding the fulfilment and support of the purchased air travel supported in the In-house system called TCC.

Calling all young, Swedish  speaking wanderlusts! Are you ready to turn your language skills into a ticket to an exciting new adventure? A leading travel company are looking for a Swedish speaking Travel Support Agent  to join their team in Johannesburg, South Africa .  They need a travel enthusiast who will help their Swedish  speaking clients plan the trip of a lifetime! Does this job  sound like the perfect challenge for you? Keep reading!

Your key job  responsibilities as the Swedish speaking Travel Support Agent  in Johannesburg, South Africa  will include:

Requirements for this Swedish speaking Travel Support Agent job  in Johannesburg, South Africa :

If you meet the above requirements for this Swedish speaking Travel Support Agent job  in Johannesburg, South Africa , we would love to hear from you! Please send your CV through today!

About Club Med

Established in 1950, Club Med is the pioneer and leader of premium all-inclusive holidays for families and active couples. Our aim is to become the most desirable lifestyle travel brand.

Club Med has been continuously innovating within the travel, lifestyle and hospitality fields over the last 75 years and now operate s close to 70 sun and snow resorts across the globe offering unique travel experiences. W e offer unparalleled experiences to customers seeking luxury, adventure, and relaxation. Our commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction is at the heart of everything we do.

Job Overview

Club Med is seeking a dynamic, results-oriented Travel Sales Agent to join our vibrant call centre team located in Johannesburg. Although this position is based in South Africa, you will be responsible for assisting travel agents from the UK, Ireland, and Scandinavian markets, with shift patterns organized to support these markets.
As a Travel Sales Agent (Indirect) at Club Med, you will be the first point of contact for travel agents, delivering expert advice, customized travel solutions, and seamless booking experiences. This role combines sales prowess with high-level customer service, requiring an in-depth understanding of our travel agents and their end customers' needs and preferences. Whether seeking a beach escape, a luxurious ski resort, or a family adventure, you will play a crucial role in realizing their requests.

Key Responsibilities

1. Promoting Club Med packages : Promote Club Med packages and offers to travel agents using various communication channels, including phone, email, WhatsApp, and more.

2. Inbound and Outbound C ontact s : Handle inbound calls and written communication from travel agents who are interested in Club Med holidays, addressing their questions, concerns and special requests. Make outbound calls to follow up on enquiries, promote special offers , support modification and strengthen relationship with travel agents.

3. Providing information : Be knowledgeable in all aspects of Club Med Terms & Conditions and Club Med resorts, including destinations, accommodation , activities, transport and pricing, to provide accurate information to travel agents and address their queries .

4 . Making Sales : Convert inquiries into sales by effectively communicating the value proposition of Club Med and persuading travel agents to make bookings while encouraging and accompanying them in using their dedicated online platform “Club Med Travel Agent” portal.

5 . Meeting Sales Targets : Aim to achieve or exceeding sales targets through effective sales techniques and relationship management.

6. Process Bookings : Assist travel agents with the booking process, ensuring all necessary information is collected accurately, internal sales tools are used correctly, processes followed and payments are processed efficiently.

7 . Upselling : Upsell additional services or amenities to travel agents, such as spa treatments, excursions, or room upgrades, to enhance customers’ holiday experience and increase revenue.

8. Customer Service : Provide excellent customer service at any stage in the booking process aligned with Club Med standards and terms and conditions.

9. Maintaining Records : Maintain accurate records of agent interactions, booking details, and sales transactions using company sales tools.

10. Continuous Learning and Improvement : Remain updated on terms and conditions, promotions, and procedures related to Club Med resorts, sales techniques and tools. Identify opportunities for booking management process improvements and provide feedback for optimization.

Education level

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Experience

• Solid knowledge of the travel and tourism industry

• Experience in a similar position and sector

• Mastery of sales technics and negotiation skills

• Familiarity with ski travel is advantageous

• Knowledge of Amadeus is also beneficial

Languages

• Fluency in spoken and written English is mandatory .

Benef its

• Smartworking – W ork from home policy / 90 days per year

• 3 weeks of Club Med vacations per year under Club Med policy - after one year of seniority

• 13th cheques payable in December

• Private healthcare insurance

• Employer contribution to the Allan Gray Retirement Fund

About Club Med

Established in 1950, Club Med is the pioneer and leader of premium all-inclusive holidays for families and active couples. Our aim is to become the most desirable lifestyle travel brand.

Club Med has been continuously innovating within the travel, lifestyle and hospitality fields over the last 75 years and now operate s close to 70 sun and snow resorts across the globe offering unique travel experiences. W e offer unparalleled experiences to customers seeking luxury, adventure, and relaxation. Our commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction is at the heart of everything we do.

Job Overview

Club Med is seeking a dynamic, results-oriented Travel Sales Agent to join our vibrant call centre team located in Johannesburg. Although this position is based in South Africa, you will be responsible for assisting travel agents from the UK, Ireland, and Scandinavian markets, with shift patterns organized to support these markets.
As a Travel Sales Agent (Indirect) at Club Med, you will be the first point of contact for travel agents, delivering expert advice, customized travel solutions, and seamless booking experiences. This role combines sales prowess with high-level customer service, requiring an in-depth understanding of our travel agents and their end customers' needs and preferences. Whether seeking a beach escape, a luxurious ski resort, or a family adventure, you will play a crucial role in realizing their requests.

Key Responsibilities

1. Promoting Club Med packages : Promote Club Med packages and offers to travel agents using various communication channels, including phone, email, WhatsApp, and more.

2. Inbound and Outbound C ontact s : Handle inbound calls and written communication from travel agents who are interested in Club Med holidays, addressing their questions, concerns and special requests. Make outbound calls to follow up on enquiries, promote special offers , support modification and strengthen relationship with travel agents.

3. Providing information : Be knowledgeable in all aspects of Club Med Terms & Conditions and Club Med resorts, including destinations, accommodation , activities, transport and pricing, to provide accurate information to travel agents and address their queries .

4 . Making Sales : Convert inquiries into sales by effectively communicating the value proposition of Club Med and persuading travel agents to make bookings while encouraging and accompanying them in using their dedicated online platform “Club Med Travel Agent” portal.

5 . Meeting Sales Targets : Aim to achieve or exceeding sales targets through effective sales techniques and relationship management.

6. Process Bookings : Assist travel agents with the booking process, ensuring all necessary information is collected accurately, internal sales tools are used correctly, processes followed and payments are processed efficiently.

7 . Upselling : Upsell additional services or amenities to travel agents, such as spa treatments, excursions, or room upgrades, to enhance customers’ holiday experience and increase revenue.

8. Customer Service : Provide excellent customer service at any stage in the booking process aligned with Club Med standards and terms and conditions.

9. Maintaining Records : Maintain accurate records of agent interactions, booking details, and sales transactions using company sales tools.

10. Continuous Learning and Improvement : Remain updated on terms and conditions, promotions, and procedures related to Club Med resorts, sales techniques and tools. Identify opportunities for booking management process improvements and provide feedback for optimization.

Education level

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Experience

• Solid knowledge of the travel and tourism industry

• Experience in a similar position and sector

• Mastery of sales technics and negotiation skills

• Familiarity with ski travel is advantageous

• Knowledge of Amadeus is also beneficial

Languages

• Fluency in spoken and written English is mandatory .

Benef its

• Smartworking – W ork from home policy / 90 days per year

• 3 weeks of Club Med vacations per year under Club Med policy - after one year of seniority

• 13th cheques payable in December

• Private healthcare insurance

• Employer contribution to the Allan Gray Retirement Fund

Luxury travel company is urgently looking for an experienced Travel consultant.

• Curation of high quality, tailor-made itineraries in a luxury space
• Conversion of warm sales leads via email, telephone and video calls
• High quality presentation of customised travel itineraries with a keen eye for detail
• Delivery of gold standard client service at all stages of the client journey
• Proactive expansion of product knowledge keeping aware of industry developments to ensure expertise across our specialist product portfolio
• Foster good working relationships with colleagues and trade partners; and exhibit a strong team ethic

• Client centric approach to work
• Results oriented
• Passionate about travel
• Excellent communicator; written, verbal and face to face (video calls)
• Organised with ability to manage client portfolio
• Collaborative and a team player

ESSENTIAL:

• 3 years’ plus Travel Consultant experience in a tailor-made travel environment working with complex itineraries
• First-hand knowledge of our core destinations, specifically within Sub-Saharan Africa
• Hitting monthly sales targets whilst nurturing client relationships
• Excellent Administrative skills with advanced levels of IT literacy
• Highly-organised with strong time management skills

DESIRED

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

• Flexible working patterns with hybrid options
• Exceptional salary plus commission and benefits
• Comprehensive Group Life Cover & Discovery Health Medical Aid with company contributions
• Company pension scheme
• 29 days holiday per year with long service benefits
• Discounted travel and access to exclusive industry rates
• Structured training and continuous professional development
• Team Volunteering aligned to our BCorp values and Social Events Calendar
• Employee Assistance Programme

• Matric
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and Excel
• Experience with Reservations Systems such as Amadeus (Non-Negotiable)
• Minimum 1 years experience in the Travel Industry
• Experience with face-to-face client interactions

• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers to ensure repeat business and referrals
• Design and sell customized travel itineraries to meet individual travel preferences
• Provide expert advice on travel destinations
• Maximize sales opportunities

• The office is open from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Monday to Sunday. Once fully operational, the successful candidate will be rostered to work shifts within these hours. Initially, the working hours will be 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday.