Tourism, Travel, Bookings, Customer service, Internship
Hospitality & Tourism
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Internship Programme
South Africa
Voluntary
A popular youth backpacking lodge that provides high-quality accommodation and meaningful travel experiences.
The intern will spend time at the front desk of the backpackers welcoming guests, making new reservations, managing current bookings and providing general guidance and assistance. The intern will also assist with the travel department booking tours and activities, creating customised trips and providing travel advice. Other responsibilities will include planning and facilitating events, attending team meetings, assisting with the creation of staff rotas and general administration.
Highly organised Fluent and English. A basic level of additional languages would be beneficial Confident telephone manner Ability to work well under pressure Previous experience in customer service would be beneficial
Time management and the ability to prioritize tasks Teamwork and cultural awareness Customer service Interpersonal communication Conflict resolution and problem-solving Sales
Gain hands-on experience in a vibrant, fun and exciting work environment Work alongside and learn from people from different backgrounds and cultures Gain an in-depth understanding of South African culture and history Experience the Western Cape through educational and adventure trips Gain experience to add to your CV in customer service, hospitality, events, travel and tourism
Full-time temporary role with expectation of 37.5 hours work per week. Summer placement of 8-12 weeks with some flexibility and potential to extend Internship completed on an unpaid basis.
NOTICE:
Please note that this position is offered as part of a comprehensive professional internship programme which has a fee. We offer lots of opportunities in this career area as part of our internship programme.
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Highly organised Fluent and English. A basic level of additional languages would be beneficial Confident telephone manner Ability to work well under pressure Previous experience in customer service would be beneficial
Proficiency in English; knowledge of other languages is also beneficial Excellent communication skills Strong work ethic and ability to be flexible Currently studying or interested in the fields of hospitality management, customer service, tourism, business administration, etc would be beneficial
No previous experience in the tourism industry is required, however, an appreciation and passion for culture and food is essential. Applicants should be friendly, approachable and willing to learn on the go.
Proficiency in English; knowledge of other languages is also beneficial Excellent communication skills Strong work ethic and ability to be flexible Currently studying or interested in the fields of hospitality management, customer service, tourism, business administration, etc would be beneficial
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Programme fee starts at GBP £396 (USD $495)
Stay for any amount of time that you need and the price you pay for your programme does not change.
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The city is very diverse! There are certain parts of the city that are so different from each other. There are some parts where I feel like I’m in England and then there are other parts where I feel like I’m actually in Africa. Then some streets feel very American, it's so different. I love it, there are so many things to see!
