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A permanent Travel Consultant opportunity is now open in Johannesburg, advertised by Status Staffing on behalf of a client in the travel industry. The role suits a detail-oriented consultant who loves travel, knows reservation systems inside out, and enjoys helping customers plan trips they will remember.
About the company and the work
Status Staffing is a Western Cape-based recruitment agency that matches candidates with client employers across South Africa. Its client for this vacancy needs a dedicated Travel Consultant for its Johannesburg team. The consultant builds lasting customer relationships, designs tailor-made itineraries, and turns enquiries into bookings, working rostered shifts that include weekends.
Role details and duties
Customer relationships: build and maintain strong relationships with customers to encourage repeat business and referrals.
Itinerary design and sales: design and sell customised travel itineraries tailored to individual customer preferences, and provide expert advice and recommendations on travel destinations and experiences.
Sales targets: identify and maximise sales opportunities to achieve business targets.
Please note two details worth checking in the original advert: the listing header shows Market Related, while the advert text gives a basic salary of R9,000 to R12,000, and the hours section lists both rostered shifts from 08:00 to 20:00, Monday to Sunday, and a Monday to Friday schedule from 08:30 to 17:00. Applicants should confirm the final offer and shift pattern with the recruiter.
Requirements
Only the requirements stated in the original advert are listed here:
- Minimum of 1 year’s work experience.
- Proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
- Experience with reservation systems such as Amadeus (non-negotiable).
- Matric certificate required.
- Previous experience in the travel industry.
- Strong accuracy and attention to detail.
- Reliable and dependable.
The position is permanent and the successful candidate is expected to start as soon as possible.
Where to find and apply safely
This vacancy is advertised on Careers24 by Status Staffing, reference PC002118/MB, and applications are made through the recruiter’s website at statusstaffing.com. Apply only through the original Careers24 listing and the recruiter’s official channels, and never pay a fee to apply, attend an interview or secure a job.
Practical tips
- Highlight your Amadeus experience clearly, since the advert marks it as non-negotiable.
- Have examples ready of itineraries you have designed and sold, and of sales targets you have met.
- Mention your accuracy and attention to detail, which the role depends on daily.
- Be ready to discuss rostered shifts, including weekend work.
- The advert asks for a profile photo, so have a neat, recent professional photo ready.
How the process works
Applications are submitted through the recruiter’s official channels, after which shortlisted candidates are contacted. Applications close on 27 November 2026, and if you do not hear back within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Important information
This page is an informational summary only. The full duties, requirements and conditions are those stated in the original advert, which applicants should read before applying.
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