Camp Manager

Bushwise; Hoedspruit; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in accommodation

Provident fund

Medical aid 50%

Job summary

Bushwise in Hoedspruit, South Africa, is seeking an experienced Camp Manager to lead a luxury safari lodge operation and ensure personalised, seamless guest stays.

You will manage guest preferences, host meals, oversee service standards and work closely with the lodge team, while living on-site. A 5-star hospitality background and strong leadership are essential; live-in arrangements and benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year relevant experience in a 5-star operation.
• Previous managerial experience.
• Valid, unendorsed South African driver’s licence.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Professional, positive and hospitable personality.

Responsibilities

• Welcome, host and farewell guests.
• Manage guest preferences, dietaries and special requests.
• Create personalised guest experiences and memorable experiences.
• Host meals and ensure exceptional service standards.
• Conduct site inspections and ensure arrival rooms meet standards.
• Maintain luxury brand and service standards.
• Review guest feedback and implement improvements.
• Work closely with Butlers, Hospitality, Operations and Lodge Management.
• Assist with stock takes, ordering and stock control.
• Assist with guest bills, day sheets and gratuities.
• Support lodge operations when managers are on leave.
• Contribute to staff training and development.
• Help develop and enhance the children's programmes.
• Assist with Safari Shop operations when required.
• Ensure guest preferences are accurately captured digitally.

Skills

Guest relations

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Job description

Hoedspruit, South Africa | Posted on 09/21/2026

Are you passionate about luxury safari, guest experiences and creating unforgettable stays in the bush? An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Camp Manager to join a prestigious safari lodge operation.

THE ROLE

As Camp Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring every guest receives a personalised, seamless and exceptional safari experience while supporting the wider lodge management team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Welcome, host and farewell guests
  
• Manage guest preferences, dietaries and special requests
  
• Create personalised guest experiences and memorable experiences
  
• Host meals and ensure exceptional service standards
  
• Conduct site inspections and ensure arrival rooms meet standards
  
• Maintain luxury brand and service standards
  
• Review guest feedback and implement improvements
  
• Work closely with Butlers, Hospitality, Operations and Lodge Management
  
• Assist with stock takes, ordering and stock control
  
• Assist with guest bills, day sheets and gratuities
  
• Support lodge operations when managers are on leave
  
• Contribute to staff training and development
  
• Help develop and enhance the children's programmes
  
• Assist with Safari Shop operations when required
  
• Ensure guest preferences are accurately captured digitally
  

Requirements

Minimum 1 year relevant experience in a 5-star operation

Previous managerial experience

Strong luxury hospitality and guest-relations background

Valid, unendorsed South African driver's licence

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Professional, positive and hospitable personality

Ability to work under pressure

Creative, proactive and solutions-driven

Strong leadership and teamwork skills

Food & wine knowledge preferred

Passion for creating exceptional guest experiences

Live-in, provident fund, 50% medical aid