Hospitality & Tourism 

Reservation, Events and Travel Agent Assistant

KEYWORDS

Tourism, Travel, Internship

Career Field

Hospitality & Tourism 

Job Type

Internship Programme

Location

South Africa

Salary

Voluntary

Reservation, Events and Travel Agent AssistantReservation, Events and Travel Agent Assistant

The Host Organisation

A popular youth backpacking lodge that provides high-quality accommodation and meaningful travel experiences.

Roles and Responsibilities

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.

Requirements

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

Skills Acquisition

Time management and the ability to prioritize tasks Teamwork and cultural awareness Customer service Interpersonal communication Conflict resolution and problem-solving Sales

Benefits to Intern

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

Schedule & Compensation

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.

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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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