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Reservationist

Bushwise

Location
Hazyview, Mpumalanga
Contract
Permanent
Salary (as advertised)
R8 000 – R15 000 per month
Closing date

First listed . Last checked at source .

In brief

**Overview** Bushwise, a premier safari operator based in South Africa, is seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented Reservationist for a full-time role. This position focuses entirely on crafting seamless itineraries, managing bookings, and upselling experiences daily, with the sole responsibility of driving reservations and providing world-class guest service from a desk, without any operational property duties. **What you will do** * Handle end-to-end accommodation bookings accurately using the InnKeeper property management system daily. * Proactively sell and coordinate safari activities, excursions, and guided experiences. * Arrange and upsell road and air transfers to ensure a smooth, end-to-end travel experience for guests. * Respond to inquiries swiftly and professionally, maintaining strong relationships with global travel agents and direct guests. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Proven experience working with InnKeeper is essential. * Minimum 3–5 years of high-level reservations experience within the luxury safari, lodge, or inbound travel industry. * Excellent ability to upsell activities, transfers, and extensions naturally. * Exceptional written and verbal English communication skills. * Ability to manage complex logistics, multi-property bookings, and tight timelines with absolute precision. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for a dynamic, high-level travel professional with a passion for African hospitality. The ideal candidate will be dedicated and detail-oriented, possess proven expertise with the InnKeeper system, and have 3–5 years of high-level reservations experience in the luxury safari, lodge, or inbound travel industry. They should have a sales-driven mindset with the ability to upsell naturally, possess exceptional English communication skills, and demonstrate precise attention to detail in managing complex logistics and tight timelines. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/it-computer/other-it-computer/hazyview/reservationist-id-7597628 Source: jobmail

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Job description

Are you a dynamic, high-level travel professional with a passion for African hospitality? A premier safari operator based in South Africa is seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented Reservationist to join our team on a full-time basis. In this role, you will focus entirely on crafting seamless itineraries, managing bookings, and upselling experiences daily. There are no operational property duties—your sole focus is driving reservations and providing world-class guest service from your desk. Key Responsibilities * Daily Booking Management: Handle end-to-end accommodation bookings accurately using the InnKeeper property management system. * Experience Enhancement: Proactively sell and coordinate safari activities, excursions, and guided experiences. * Logistics Coordination: Arrange and upsell road and air transfers to ensure a smooth, end-to-end travel experience for guests. * Client & Agent Relations: Respond to inquiries swiftly and professionally, maintaining strong relationships with global travel agents and direct guests. Requirements Requirements & Qualifications * System Expertise: Proven experience working with InnKeeper is essential. * Industry Experience: Minimum 3–5 years of high-level reservations experience within the luxury safari, lodge, or inbound travel industry. * Sales-Driven Mindset: Excellent ability to upsell activities, transfers, and extensions naturally. * Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal English communication skills. * Attention to Detail: Ability to manage complex logistics, multi-property bookings, and tight timelines with absolute precision. Benefits What We Offer * Competitive industry-standard salary package. * Standard corporate benefits (further details provided during the interview process). * A focused, streamlined role dedicated solely to sales and reservations. Bushwise FMCG Recruiter

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