South Africa Job Openings

ILIOS Travel

Tour Guide - Cape Town

FULL TIME

October 7, 2024

JOB SPECIFICATION:
  • Ensure all ILIOS Travel services are carried out according to the company’s policies, procedures and quality standards
  • Ensure ILIOS Travel procedures are always followed, as per the Employee Handbook, Standard Operating Procedures and Driver/Guide Manual
  • Represent ILIOS Travel in a professional manner that is aimed at achieving customer satisfaction
  • Conduct services and adhere to the waybill/itinerary (including excursions, routes, destinations, venues, timings etc.) as stipulated and/or as per client requirements
  • Ensure and confirm that all instructions for bookings and/or waybills are read and understood, to follow through with service accurately
  • Advanced preparation and research of itineraries prior to rendering touring services
  • Ensure ILIOS Travel product knowledge, as well as knowledge of the surrounding areas and/or areas where touring will be conducted
  • Convey clients in ILIOS Travel motor vehicles to locations and tour sites as per the confirmed schedule
  • Obtain approval from Operations where itinerary deviations are requested by clients, prior to execution and confirm whether the request will incur costs for the clients
  • Provide immediate feedback to the Operations team with regards to client requests and/or challenges on the ground
  • Hand over and review documentation with clients as and where required
  • Adequate and effective communication with all ILIOS Travel departments, clients and other industry partners
  • Ensure all service-related receipts are correctly uploaded on the Expense Tracker
  • Request that clients rate the ILIOS Travel service/s using the QR Codes on the company's app
  • Ensure the safekeeping and care for all ILIOS Travel issued resources and tools of the trade (such as uniforms, tablets etc.)
  • Carry out any ad hoc duties as per operational requirements and instructions from Operations
  • Uphold a high standard of customer service, maintaining professional and cordial liaison with clients
  • Maintain positive relationships with ILIOS Travel industry partners and other staff / teams
  • Ensure all client and partner special requests are adhered to, to meet quality and customer service objectives
  • Participate in educationals, training, operational and briefing meetings as and when required
  • Provide emergency first aid assistance as and when required
  • Ensure the management of operational emergencies at the highest level
  • Ensure immediate action to on the ground challenges, to ensure clients are pleased with ILIOS Travel's service delivery
  • Ensure Operations are immediately updated in the event of a challenge and ensure complete resolution
  • Ensure compliance to all ILIOS Travel HR policies, Operations and Fleet SOP's (including Driver / Guide Manual)
REQUIREMENTS
  • Matric (Gr 12) and relevant tour guide qualification & accreditation for the relevant region or nationally
  • 3+ years’ working experience as an accredited tour guide
  • Valid Code 10 driving license and PDP
  • 2 - 3 years' professional driving experience advantageous
  • Superior levels of service delivery and focus on achieving customer satisfaction
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills, fluency in speaking English
  • People and time management skills, team player
  • Ability to work under pressure and resolve challenges
  • Ability to adapt to circumstances efficiently
  • Attention to detail, effective crisis management and resolution
  • Ability to provide constructive feedback regarding product development and improvement
  • General knowledge of South Africa and current affairs (tourism orientated)
  • Basic computer literacy
  • Must be able to work according to the branch schedule / allocated services, including weekends and public holidays
  • Own transport is required, due to early start and/or late finish, as per operational requirements
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: R1,00 per month
Application Question(s):
  • Do you have a valid Code 10 driver's license and PDP?
  • Do you have your own transport, as per the requirements on the job advert?
  • Are you able to work early mornings, late nights, weekends and/or public holidays?
  • Please indicate your cost to company salary and/or employee benefits desired.
Experience:
  • Tour guiding: 3 years (Required)
Application Deadline: 2024/10/18
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