TRAFFIC Western Cape

Tour Administrator - Groups (Permanent)

Travelinfo

Job Description

Our client is seeking a detail-driven Tour Administrator with excellent organisational, financial, and tour coordination skills to join their Groups Department. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic tourism environment and is confident working with suppliers, tour guides, and internal stakeholders while maintaining high accuracy in financial processes and reporting.

You will be responsible for the administration of pre- and post-tour arrangements, supplier communication, financial reconciliations, and database maintenance. Strong numerical skills and intermediate Excel capabilities are essential.

Tour Administration & Reservations:

  • Book and confirm all tour services, including accommodation, transport, and excursions.
  • Prepare and send out rooming lists and monitor all bookings.
  • Request and prepare guide contracts, information sheets, and documentation.
  • Create and maintain detailed guide files.

Prepare complete tour templates, including:

  • P&L statements.
  • Expense sheets.
  • Vouchers.
  • Perform financial reconciliations of guide expense sheets.
  • Verify guide salaries, invoices, and supporting documents.
  • Maintain accurate supplier invoices, preparing them for sign-off.
  • Assist the accounts department with financial queries as needed.
  • Ensure compliance with supplier cancellation policies and penalty structures.
  • Database & Product Support.
  • Setup, update, and maintain the groups database.
  • Assist with the evaluation of suppliers and their products.

Quality Control:

  • Prepare tourist questionnaires and manage all feedback received.

Evaluate:

  • Overall guest satisfaction
  • Participate in guide debriefing sessions.
  • Complaints Handling
  • Collect and document all relevant information relating to customer complaints.

General Administration:

  • Provide general office and administrative support when required.
Availability

Immediately

R25000- R28000 CTC

Required Qualifications
  • Diploma in Travel and Tourism.
  • Minimum 2- 4 years' administration experience in the tourism industry.

About This Role

Career insights for Tour Guides and Escorts positions

Salary Benchmark
$36,060/year
Source: O*NET (USD)
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Key Skills for This Role
Speaking Active Listening Social Perceptiveness Service Orientation Coordination
Common Technologies
Email software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Pear Deck Centaur Systems Centaur Travel Business Management System TBMS IBS Software Services Tour Partner Softrip Travel Software System Adobe Photoshop