TRAVEL: Corporate Travel Agent

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Corporate Travel Agent to join our internal travel team. The successful candidate will assist with planning, booking and managing travel logistics for staff and Senior management, while maintaining accurate records and ensuring smooth travel operations.

This is an office-based position at our offices in Paarl. It is ideally suited to candidates with strong administrative abilities, excellent communication skills and a passion for travel coordination.

The successful candidate must have:

• Grade 12 + Diploma or certification in Travel & Tourism or other relevant qualification
• Experience with travel booking systems (e.g., Amadeus, Galileo, or similar).
• Exposure to corporate or international travel coordination.
• 1–3 years of experience in a travel agency, corporate travel department, or administrative role involving travel coordination.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent administrative and record-keeping abilities, organised, methodical and attentive to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple travel requests and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Professional and service-oriented approach.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines
• Ability to work under pressure
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to liaise professionally with personnel at all levels

Primary tasks include:

• Assist in planning and coordinating domestic and international travel arrangements for employees and executives.
• Book flights, accommodation, ground transportation and travel-related services.
• Maintain accurate travel records, itineraries, and documentation.
• Monitor travel schedules and proactively address changes, cancellations or delays.
• Ensure travel bookings comply with internal company policies and budget guidelines.
• Prepare detailed travel itineraries and distribute them to travelers prior to departure.
• Liaise with airlines, hotels, travel providers, and internal departments.
• Support visa applications, travel insurance arrangements and required documentation where necessary.
• Track travel expenses and assist with travel reporting and reconciliation.
• Provide administrative support to the Senior Travel Agent and the broader logistics team