Senior Travel Operations Specialist - Operations OneTeam
On-siteGardens, Western Cape, South Africa
Job Summary
Deliver professional end-to-end travel support via voice, email, WhatsApp, and other approved channels, resolving enquiries at first contact while managing expectations through proactive communication. Execute complex domestic and international ticketing, including reissues, refunds, voids, cancellations, and schedule changes, while interpreting fare rules accurately and applying NDC and GDS bookings. Liaise directly with airlines and consolidators to negotiate outcomes, escalate disruptions, and ensure issues are resolved within agreed service standards. Maintain comprehensive knowledge of airline policies to mitigate Agency Debit Memo risks and adhere to internal controls. As a senior subject matter expert, contribute to process improvements, support onboarding initiatives, and stay informed of industry developments to ensure operational excellence and financial accuracy.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 6 years of core travel industry experience
- Advanced proficiency in Amadeus (Cryptic)
- Hands-on experience with NDC platforms
- Experience with multi-channel CRM/chat tools
- Impeccable verbal and written English communication skills
- High School completion (Grade 12 / NQF4 / A-Levels)
- Calm under pressure
- Highly adaptable
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to present solutions for schedule change issues
Desired Qualifications
- Senior/Wholesale or high-volume retail environment experience
- Relevant travel tertiary qualification
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