Assistant Management Couple

Wild Dreams Hospitality; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 223,000 - 335,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in accommodation

Meals provided

Medical aid after 4 months

Provident fund

Job summary

Wild Dreams Hospitality seeks an Assistant Management Couple for a five-star boutique safari lodge above the Klaserie River in the Greater Kruger. One partner leads lodge operations; the other guides guests on Big Five drives and walking safaris.

Roles demand a hands-on, guest-focused approach in a remote setting. Core criteria include camp management and field guiding experience, FGASA Lead Trails qualification with firearm competency, strong leadership, and excellent guest interaction.

Qualifications

• Experience in camp management required.
• FGASA Lead Trails qualification and firearm competency required.
• Strong leadership and excellent guest communication essential.
• Willingness to live and work in a remote unfenced reserve environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day lodge operations and staff coordination.
• Manage stock control, ordering, and basic administration.
• Uphold service standards and guest satisfaction throughout the stay.
• Field Guide duties: conduct game drives and walking safaris, ensure guest safety.

Skills

Camp management experience

Field guiding experience

Leadership

Education

FGASA Lead Trails qualification

Firearm competency

Job description

Job description

A five-star boutique safari lodge perched above the Klaserie River, in the heart of the Greater Kruger, is seeking a capable ASSISTANT MANAGEMENT COUPLE.

This is an ideal opportunity for a couple who work well as a team; one partner taking the lead on lodge operations, the other guiding guests through Big Five game drives and walking safaris. The lodge is intimate and guest-focused, so both roles require a genuine hands-on approach and a love of remote bush living.

Core Criteria:

• Previous experience in camp management, and in professional field guiding, is essential
• FGASA Lead Trails qualification and valid firearm competency required for the field guide role
• Strong leadership and organisational ability for the management role
• Excellent guest interaction and communication skills
• Comfortable living and working in a remote, unfenced reserve environment
• Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work well as part of a small team
• Flexible and adaptable; willing to step in wherever needed

Core Responsibilities:

Manager route:

• Oversee day-to-day lodge operations and staff coordination
• Manage stock control, ordering, and basic administration
• Uphold service standards and guest satisfaction throughout the stay

Field Guide (both routes):

• Conduct game drives and lead walking safaris/bush walks for guests
• Track and interpret wildlife with a strong focus on guest safety
• Build rapport with guests and share knowledge of the reserve's ecology

On Offer:

• Live-in position; accommodation and meals
• Salary DOE R20-30kpm p/p
• Medical aid and provident fund contributions after 4 months
• 21 annual leave days