We are looking for a creative, independent, dynamic, enthusiastic, service driven DIRECT TRAVEL CONSULTANT to join the Company's Direct Team in JHB. The successful candidate will report to Reservations Manager.KEY OUTPUTS:Calm and professional interaction with both suppliers and travel planners, telephonically & via emailCreative and out of the box planning and designing of itinerariesHandling reservation requests either email or telephonicProcessing of reservations from quote to finalising, including reservations, invoicing and travel documentsProfessional servicing of our dynamic direct guestsProactive selling of our products and services ensuring the best possible safari for the guestSaturday duty and cell phone duty on a rotation basisPublic holiday duty and cell phone duty on a rotation basisWorking hours – shift work required (07:00 – 15:30 & 09:30 – 18:00) on rotation basisBackup for colleagues when they are away from the officeExpanding product knowledge through attending training sessionsAn independent, curious and “can do it” natureUpholding the cornerstones of Company... Care of the people, Care of land, Care of the wildlifeKNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:A good knowledge on any of the destinations that Company promotes – Tanzania, Kenya, Zanzibar, Zambia, South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Mozambique, Rwanda, Uganda, SeychellesA good knowledge on FIT and Groups policies and proceduresCommunication skills and a good command of the English languageTourplan reservations systemSKILLS REQUIRED:Time & desk managementComputer aptitudeUnderstanding of travel industryAttention to detailElaborating in writing explanations or descriptionsExceptionally customer focusedCreativeness, flexibility, high energy and patienceSaturday duty and cell phone duty on a rotation basisPublic holiday duty and cell phone duty on a rotation basisAn independent, curious and “can do it” natureCreativeness, flexibility, high energy and patienceMust have at least 2 years reservation experience preferably in a tour operating environment, no hotel, car rental reservationsSalary: R 16000 CTCStart: ASAPTo apply for the position, send your CV in WORD document, with recent photo.ONLY CANDIDATES WITH SUITABLE EXPERIENCE WILL BE CONTACTED.