LODGE MANAGEMENT VACANCIES

• Delivering exceptional guest experiences from arrival to departure.
• Leading and motivating lodge staff through a hands-on management style.
• Overseeing Front Office, Guest Relations, Housekeeping and Food & Beverage operations.
• Assisting with lodge administration, reporting and operational planning.
• Maintaining the highest standards of presentation and service throughout the lodge.
• Handling guest requests and resolving challenges professionally.
• Supporting and developing team members through coaching and leadership.
• Building lasting relationships with guests, colleagues and travel partners.

• Age range approximately 25 – 35 years
• No pets
• Couple Salary range: R40,000 to R48 000 per month negotiable depending on experience
• Would prefer no BEE candidates.

• Lodge Operations
• Guest Relations
• Front Office
• Food & Beverage
• Housekeeping
• Staff Management
• Administration and Reporting

• Safari Guiding (FGASA qualification advantageous)
• Hospitality Operations
• Food & Beverage
• Maintenance
• Guest Activities
• General Lodge Management

• Previous experience in a luxury lodge or five-star hospitality environment
• A genuine passion for guest service and creating unforgettable experiences.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership, organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Computer literacy and experience with hospitality management systems.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Rooms Division Experience
• Practical with some experience in maintenance
• Professional presentation and a positive, can-do attitude.
• A willingness to live and work in a remote bush environment.
  Benefits:
• A competitive live-in salary package.
• Accommodation and meals.
• Pension Fund
• Staff Lodge Nights
• Work cycle – 21 days – 7 days off
• Annual leave – 15 days
• The opportunity to work in one of South Africa’s leading luxury safari destinations.
• Ongoing training, mentorship and career development.
• A supportive team culture where passion, excellence and teamwork are celebrated.
• The chance to build a rewarding career while living and working in an extraordinary wilderness setting.

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Please Note – While all applications are valuable, we’ll reach out directly to candidates who best meet the client’s requirements.

Senior Lodge Anchor / Assistant Lodge Manager

Luxury Lodge Sabi Sand.

We are looking for an individual with a comprehensive understanding of luxury lodge operations who can confidently move between departments, provide leadership where required and strengthen the overall guest experience.

The successful candidate will become an integral member of the management team and should be capable of supporting and relieving departmental heads during their off cycles, including:

• Front Office
• Guest Relations
• Food & Beverage
• Kitchen Operations
• Housekeeping
• Procurement and Stores
• Venues and Special Events

A strong Food & Beverage background is essential, as maintaining and enhancing our dining experience is a major focus within the operation.

Equally important is a passion for hospitality and guest interaction. We are looking for someone who enjoys hosting guests, identifying opportunities to elevate service standards and continuously improving every aspect of the guest journey.

The ideal candidate should be:

• Operationally strong across multiple lodge departments.
• Have a strong Food & Beverage background with the ability to enhance the guest dining experience.
• Comfortable working in a hands-on management environment.
• Highly organised with excellent administrative skills.
• A natural leader capable of mentoring, developing and motivating staff.
• Confident making operational decisions independently.
• Guest-focused with exceptional communication and hosting skills.
• Adaptable, proactive and eager to learn.
• Passionate about creating memorable luxury safari experiences.
• Strong Human Resources (HR) and Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) knowledge would be highly beneficial, with the ability to support staff management, compliance, training and workplace safety initiatives across the operation.

This is not simply a relief management position. It is an opportunity to become part of the leadership team, working alongside the General Manager to continuously refine systems, improve standards and develop the lodge into one of the leading safari experiences within the Sabi Sand.

Working Conditions

• Live-in position at Arathusa Safari Lodge.
• 3 weeks on / 1 week off work cycle.
• Accommodation provided.
• Meals
• Uniform provided.
• Competitive salary based on experience.

As always, we appreciate candidates who demonstrate longevity, commitment and a genuine desire to build a career rather than simply fill a vacancy.

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Please Note – While all applications are valuable, we’ll reach out directly to candidates who best meet the client’s requirements.

Operations Manager.