Total is hiring a Travel Manager, based in Maputo.
Job Description
Supervise, control, and coordinate the planning of travel accommodations, the booking of commercial and TEPMA1 charter flights, hotels, car rentals;
Maintain positive relationships with vendors of direct travel, hotels, airlines, and car rentals;
Manage a team of travel coordinators in Maputo, Pemba and Afungi;
Manage the external travel services provider (travel agencies);
Develop, optimize, and update travel procedures in accordance with Total travel policies
Interface and coordinate with logistics for rotary wing bookings for offshore activities;
Supervise and ensure processing all travel-related documentation is done on a timely manner with the highest level of professionalism;
Assisting with any travel-related issues that may arise;
Researching travel deals and evaluating prices and services based on requirements for travel;
Arranging travel accommodations for business visitors;
Improve, update, and adapt local policies with regards to corporate travel policies;
Analyze and prepare reports on travel spend, review, and validate invoices for payment;
Prepare travel budget and financial reports;
Support Security in the maintenance of the POB;
Review invoices and approve payments in accordance with procedures;
Superuser for INEX application (responsible for application, operations, users’ trainings and methods & quality aspects).
Context and environment
Candidate profile
For this position the candidate will have a minimum of six (6) years’ experience in the travel industry /travel management in large-scale projects. Specific experience and expertise in the following is required:
A Bachelor’s degree or certification in Tourism, Travel, or Hospitality is required for corporate Travel Managers;
Prior experience as a corporate travel manager with minimum of two years’ supervisory experience may be preferred;
Excellent knowledge of domestic and international travel regulations and customs;
Knowledge of travel management processes;
The ability to build and maintain positive relationships with vendors of direct travel (existing relationships may be advantageous);
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills;
Good computer skills with knowledge of MS Office, and travel booking software’s;
Excellent communication, people, and negotiation skills;