Bookings and Administrative Assistant
Posted 2025-04-06This a Full Remote job, the offer is available from: Africa
High-end, boutique travel agency is seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Bookings and Administrative Assistant to join their team. This role is essential in supporting their safari specialists and ensuring seamless operations across all departments. This is a full-time role with flexibility. Your start time and end time is flexible with core working hours being 08h00 to 17h00 Monday to Friday. The role is also hybrid; either 2 or 3 days will be spent in-office and the other 2 or 3 days you can work remotely.
Responsibilities:  Day to day management of company accounts.  Preparing payments for suppliers.  Keeping all records of payments up to date.  Working with Accountants to ensure information is accurate and clear to allow efficient and accurate completion of management account reporting.  Sales administration.  Working with the safari specialists to support them in their sales.  Helping in preparing... quotation costs for extensive itineraries throughout Southern and East Africa  general product knowledge is advantageous.  Help in preparing itineraries for clients  experience on Safari Portal / WETU or similar platforms would be advantageous, training will be provided.  Detailed orientated person - experience in booking flights with different airstrips/times/airlines and understanding varying rate structures.  Making and securing hotel reservations and flight bookings.  Creating and keeping client files up to date and accurate.  General office admin - purchasing stationery, liaising with IT company etc.  Prepare accurate quotes and manage financial transactions with a keen eye for detail.  Support the accountant with financial data and reporting.  Act as the central liaison between different departments to ensure smooth workflow.  Proactively identify and implement process improvements.  Other general responsibilities as and when required to assist with the smooth running of the company.
Requirements
 Proven experience in the travel industry is non-negotiable, preferably with knowledge of the East African market.
 Experience in booking flights with different airstrips/times/airlines and understanding varying rate structures.
 Strong financial skills, including the ability to prepare precise and accurate quotes.
 Experience on Safari Portal / WETU or similar platforms would be advantageous (training will be provided).
 Exceptional administrative skills with high attention to detail.
 Ability to multitask and manage various tasks in a fast-paced environment.
 Strong communication skills and the confidence to speak up and contribute ideas.
 Ability to work independently and take initiative.
Skills and Competencies:
 Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
 Strong problem-solving abilities.
 Adaptability and flexibility in a hybrid working environment.
 Proactive and detail-oriented individual with a passion for the travel industry and a knack for financial accuracy.
Salary: R 18 000 - R 20 000 CTC plus performance based annual incentive
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