PRACTITIONER: OFFICE TRAVEL DESK (24 MONTHS FIXED-TERM CONTRACT)
PRACTITIONER: OFFICE TRAVEL DESK (24 MONTHS FIXED-TERM CONTRACT)
Closing Date: October 19, 2023
All Inclusive Salary Package: R454 000 – R522 192 Per Annum
Benefits: Not Applicable
Contract Type: Contract
Objective: The South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) is a statutory public entity that operates under the NQF Act, No. 67 of 2008. SAQA seeks to appoint a Practitioner: Office Travel Desk on a 24 Months Fixed-Term Contract. The successful candidate will assist the Supply Chain Management sub-unit in organising travel and hospitality services for the organisation. This means the day-to-day organising and management of the end-to-end travel and hospitality plans for the organisation efficiently and cost-effectively. Applicants are required to attach their CV and application letter when applying for this vacancy.
Requirements are:
- The most eligible candidate must hold an appropriate recognised qualification at NQF Level 5 on the 10 Level NQF in Hospitality, Travel, Tourism, Business or related with 1-year experience as a travel agent or related field.
- An NQF level 6 in Hospitality, Travel, Tourism, Business or related, with more than 1 year of work experience as a travel agent or related field would be advantageous.
- The incumbent must have good knowledge of visa application sites and centres, experience with international travel regulations, customs and currencies and knowledge of the National Treasury Framework on Travel.
- Computer Literacy, Time Management, customer focus, attention to detail and good written and verbal communication should be the strengths of those aspiring for this appointment.
Key performance areas:
- Preparing travelling/hospitality arrangements and reporting.
- Manage end-to-end travel and hospitality (catering, accommodation, car hire, shuttle services) plans for the organization efficiently and cost-effectively – airlines, trains, transport and hotels.
- Handle visa applications and formalities such as passport validity requirements.
- Work closely with the appointed travel agent every time there are travel occurrences.
- Provide relevant travel information, brochures and publications (guides, local customs, maps, regulations, events etc.) to travellers.
- Update Finance and People Management on travel/leaves to be properly recorded.
- Assist with ensuring compliance with the relevant Legislation, Policies and Procedures and Internal Controls (Risk Management).
- Ensure compliance with international travel regulations.
- Ensure compliance with the National Treasury framework on travel.
SAQA will verify credit and criminal records as well as qualifications.
SAQA reserves the right not to make an appointment to the advertised post and will only communicate with short listed candidates.
