44 Travel Agents jobs in Cape Town

Are you passionate about travel, driven by excellence, and ready to take your career to the next level? An exciting opportunity awaits for a highly skilled Travel Consultant (Inbound) to join a dynamic, fast-paced travel team based in Tyger Valley, Cape Town. This is your chance to become part of a respected travel business that values precision, creativity, and a deep love for exploring Southern Africa. As a Travel Consultant Inbound Cape Town specialist, you will play a vital role in creating seamless travel experiences, managing logistics, and ensuring client satisfaction. With the opportunity to work from home on Fridays, this role blends flexibility with professional growth in one of South Africa’s most vibrant industries. Why This Role Matters This is not just another travel consultant job. It is an opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of Southern African inbound tourism, using your expertise and passion to deliver unforgettable journeys. You’ll use your destination knowledge, supplier relationships, and logistical skills to craft bespoke itineraries that go beyond expectations. Key Responsibilities Design, manage, and coordinate inbound travel itineraries for Southern African destinations. Leverage your strong supplier relationships to secure competitive rates and ensure service excellence. Apply your in-depth knowledge of destinations across borders, ensuring clients receive authentic, well-planned travel experiences. Use Tourplan/NX systems to manage bookings and logistics with accuracy and efficiency. Deliver outstanding service while meeting strict deadlines with a sense of urgency. Collaborate with a passionate team, contributing to the company’s reputation for excellence. Imperative Required Skills To succeed in this role, you must bring: 5+ years’ experience within inbound travel to Southern Africa. Exceptional destination knowledge of Southern Africa. A wide variety of product knowledge across borders. Strong supplier relationship management. A natural inquisitive nature combined with attention to detail. Ability to work under pressure with accuracy and urgency. Tourplan/NX experience (essential). Additional Bonus Skills Fluency in an additional foreign language. A genuine eagerness to explore and grow in the travel industry. Salary Competitive salary package: R15,000 – R30,000 per month CTC, depending on experience. Type of Contract This is a full-time, permanent position based in Tyger Valley, Cape Town, with the benefit of working remotely on Fridays. What We Offer A collaborative and professional team environment. The chance to work in the heart of the Southern African tourism industry. Opportunities for professional growth and development. Flexibility with one day a week remote work. Why Join Us? This is more than just a job—it’s your chance to make an impact in a thriving travel business where your expertise is valued. Every day will bring new challenges, new opportunities, and the reward of helping travelers experience the beauty of Southern Africa. If you are an experienced inbound travel consultant with a passion for Southern Africa, don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your career. Apply today and take the next step in your professional journey!

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organised and customer-focused Travel Desk Consultant to join our team. This is a full-time, office-based role, responsible for delivering exceptional administration, reconciliation, and customer service support especially for point-to-point tours, transfers, and chauffeur-driven services.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and manage travel-related admin tasks, including reconciliations, data recording, and timely reporting.
• Book and coordinate point-to-point tours, transfers, and chauffeur drives, ensuring seamless and stress-free travel experiences.
• Manage full-cycle booking operations: flights, accommodations, transports, tours, insurance, and related services.
• Research and present tailored travel options based on clients' preferences, budget, and schedules.
• Provide essential travel information passport/visa requirements, local customs, weather, currencies, and regulations.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of travel trends and leverage vendor networks for best deals.
• Act as a reliable point of contact during clients' travels to handle changes, cancellations, or unexpected issues proactively.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with suppliers chauffeur services, tour operators, accommodation providers, etc.

Requirements

• Strong proficiency in MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and general computer literacy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; additional languages a plus.
• Keenly detail-oriented, with strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Solid knowledge or background in the Hospitality and Tourism industry.
• Experience or familiarity with booking platforms, reservation systems, or GDS tools preferred.
• Customer service-driven mindset and ability to solve travel-related issues efficiently.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R10 000,00 - R14 500,00 per month

Education:

• High School (matric) (Required)

Experience:

• Hospitality: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Engllish (Required)

Work Location: In person

• Respond to customer questions regarding products, services, order status, and account information via email, or chat.


• Assist customers in placing, modifying, or cancelling orders and ensure accurate entry of order details.


• Handle customer complaints about issues like damaged items, incorrect orders, or delivery delays, aiming to provide a satisfactory resolution.


• Offer detailed information about products, including specifications, availability, and pricing, to help customers make informed decisions.


• Assist customers in tracking their orders, updating them on estimated delivery times, and resolving any issues with delivery.


• Guide customers through the return and refund process, ensuring company policies are followed and that customers receive timely updates.


• Identify opportunities to recommend additional or alternative products that may suit the customers needs.


• Record customer feedback and complaints to share with the relevant departments, helping the company improve its products and services.


• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and quality standards during all customer interactions.


• Work closely with teams like logistics, inventory, and marketing to resolve customer issues and ensure seamless service delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide high-quality customer service in a professional, timely, and tactful manner
Handle customer enquiries and complaints, ensuring they are resolved to the highest standard
Maintain effective communication with team members to ensure smooth daily operations
Support client onboarding processes by performing eKYC checks and collaborating closely with
internal departments
Share knowledge and best practices with team members to promote consistency and service
excellence
Perform ad-hoc tasks and duties as assigned by the Team Leader

Requirements:

Tertiary education, associate degree holder or equivalent in Business Administration, Business
Management, or related field
Fluent in English
Microsoft Office skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Positive attitude with a strong desire to deliver results
Team player with a strong sense of responsibility
Prior customer service experience in the finance industry is a definite advantage
Immediate availability or short notice is preferred

CUSTOMER SERVICE AGENT

Topline Book Distributors (Pty) Ltd and Readers Warehouse is currently seeking to employ a Customer Service Agent.

Key performance Areas:

· Answering incoming calls

· Responding to all assigned incoming emails from various platforms

· Immediate response to all Social Media tickets

· Process all assigned paid for orders within 24 hours

· IBT requests to be placed on google docs and followed up to ensure stock has been sent

· Inform customer of no-stock and confirm vouchers or refund to complete the ticket

· Place orders for publisher stock

· Ensure that each order is completed within the specified time

· Ensure that customers are kept informed of their order status

· Follow up with warehouse staff if order has not been shipped out on time

· Creating waybills for completed orders

· Assist customer withs backorder and special orders

· Follow process and keep customers informed when there is a quote requests

· Assist schools with quotes

· Follow up on pending payments

· Ensure customer satisfaction surveys are maintained at 85% - 95%across all communication channels (emails, calls, chats)

·Minimum requirements

· Customer Focused (strive for customer satisfaction, rapport building and timeous resolutions)

· Computer literate

· Previous experience in a similar role

· Book knowledge is a BIG advantage

· Being a team player

· Good communication skills

Job Type: Contract

Work Location: In person