{"id":31299,"date":"2026-03-05T12:02:18","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T12:02:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/office-travel-desk-coordinator-saica-graduate-programme-feb-2027\/"},"modified":"2026-03-05T12:02:57","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T12:02:57","slug":"office-travel-desk-coordinator-saica-graduate-programme-feb-2027","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/office-travel-desk-coordinator-saica-graduate-programme-feb-2027\/","title":{"rendered":"Office &amp; Travel Desk Coordinator \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            SAICA Graduate Programme &#8211; Feb 2027"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Job Purpose:<\/p>\n<p>\tProvide high-level operational, administrative, and travel management support to the Executive Office at SNG Grant Thornton. The role ensures smooth functioning of the Executive environment, supports Partners and Directors with reliable coordination, and oversees all national travel logistics for staff across service lines (Audit, Advisory, Tax, and Support functions). The coordinator ensures efficiencies, drives professionalism, and strengthens internal service delivery across the firm.<\/p>\n<p>Job Summary:<\/p>\n<p>Executive Office Coordination<\/p>\n<p>\tServe as the primary coordination point for the Executive Office, supporting the People &amp; Culture Leader and CFOs Office, Managing Director, and other executives.<br \/>\n\tManage complex diaries for multiple executives, ensuring prioritisation of critical meetings, leadership forums, client engagements, and firm-wide events.<br \/>\n\tPrepare high-quality documents, presentations, reports, and communication pieces aligned with SNG Grant Thornton\u2019s corporate style and branding guidelines.<br \/>\n\tSupport coordination of internal governance activities.<br \/>\n\tHandle sensitive and confidential information related to clients, staff, and firm strategy with absolute discretion.<br \/>\n\tMaintain strong relationships with internal teams such as P&amp;C, Finance, Risk, IT, and Marketing to ensure efficient flow of information.<br \/>\n\tAssist with the organisation of firm-wide events (e.g., Town Halls, Training Programmes, Quarterly reviews).<br \/>\n\tManage Executive Office administration including record keeping, document control, procurement requests, and invoice processing.<br \/>\n\tAct as support for office coordinators and planning of staff on GreatSoft, ProcureWise,<br \/>\n\tCreate Purchase Orders on Maconomy<\/p>\n<p>Travel Desk Coordination<\/p>\n<p>\tOversee and manage all travel requirements for the firm, including travel for partners, staff, trainees, interns, and teams across all regions.<br \/>\n\tEnsure bookings align with the SNG Grant Thornton Travel Policy, managing compliance and cost control.<br \/>\n\tBook flights, accommodation, car hire, shuttles, and related travel services, negotiating preferred rates and ensuring the best value for the firm.<br \/>\n\tWork with preferred suppliers, travel agencies, hotels, and transport partners to maintain reliable service and strengthen supplier relationships.<br \/>\n\tProduce detailed itineraries, ensuring travellers have all required documentation, confirmations, and support.<br \/>\n\tProvide real-time assistance for travel changes, delays, cancellations, and urgent interventions for staff in transit.<br \/>\n\tMaintain a national travel database, travel reports, dashboards, and monthly cost summaries for management review.<br \/>\n\tSupport audit and advisory teams with peak-season travel, ensuring capacity planning and timely bookings for project teams.<br \/>\n\tHelp ensure safe-travel protocols for employees visiting client sites, especially in high-risk or remote areas.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0Experience:<\/p>\n<p>\t5-7 years\u2019 experience supporting senior executives or managing a corporate travel desk ideally in a consulting\/advisory\/audit or similar professional services firm.<br \/>\n\tExperience working with or supporting C-Suite, Partners, Directors, and leadership teams.<\/p>\n<p>Qualification:<\/p>\n<p>\tDiploma or Degree in Office<br \/>\n\tAdministration<br \/>\n\tBusiness Management<\/p>\n<p>go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n<p>Apply via company website ( N \/ A ) or<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"","_company_name":"SNG GrantThornton","_company_website":"http:\/\/N%20\/%20A","_company_tagline":"SNG Grant Thornton is a forward-thinking firm where you\u2019ll work with diverse clients and professionals dedicated to delivering excellence. We are a member firm of Grant Thornton International, one of the world\u2019s leading international organisations of independently owned and managed accounting a... read morend consulting firms. We offer high-quality assurance, tax and advisory services to a diverse range of clients. 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