Camp Manager

HotelJobs; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 162,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Meals included

Job summary

HotelJobs is seeking a Camp Manager for a Luxury Safari Villa in Waterberg, Limpopo. This live-in role oversees guest experience, team leadership, housekeeping and F&B, ensuring personalised stays and high standards.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in senior hospitality management within luxury settings, strong leadership, cash handling and operational reporting skills, and a passion for conservation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Camp/Lodge Manager or similar senior role.
• Experience in luxury safari lodge or private villa environment.
• Excellent guest relations, hosting and communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive in safari/lodge environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee guest arrivals, departures, hosting, meals, activities and special occasions to ensure a personalised stay.
• Lead and develop the property team through daily briefings and hands-on leadership.
• Regularly inspect guest rooms and public areas to maintain presentation standards and coordinate maintenance.
• Oversee food & beverage service and coordinate with kitchen and service teams.
• Manage purchasing, stock control, guest billing and operational administration to optimise revenue.
• Take overall responsibility for smooth daily operations while upholding health, safety and luxury standards.

Skills

Leadership

Guest relations

Communication

Microsoft Office

Driver’s license

English fluency

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

CAMP MANAGER Luxury Safari Villa | Waterberg, Limpopo | Live-In

An exciting opportunity to take ownership of the guest experience and day-to-day operations of an exclusive luxury safari property. We are seeking an experienced, mature and highly motivated Camp Manager with a strong luxury hospitality background. This is a senior, hands-on operational role for someone who thrives on delivering highly personalised guest experiences while leading a team and maintaining exceptional standards throughout the property.

The Role

• Guest Experience: Personally oversee guest arrivals, departures, hosting, meals, activities and special occasions. Anticipate guest needs, manage special requests and ensure a personalised and memorable stay from arrival to departure.
• Team Leadership: Lead; motivate and develop the property team through daily briefings, clear communication and hands-on leadership. Monitor performance, service delivery and presentation while creating a positive and accountable working environment.
• Property & Housekeeping: Conduct regular inspections of guest rooms and public areas, maintain exceptional presentation standards and ensure maintenance requirements are identified and resolved promptly.
• Food & Beverage: Oversee meal and beverage service, work closely with the kitchen and service teams and ensure guest preferences and dietary requirements are communicated effectively. Monitor beverage stock, sales and opportunities to increase F&B revenue.
• Stock; Administration & Financial Controls: Manage purchasing, stock control, stock takes, guest billing and operational administration. Monitor expenditure, minimise wastage and identify opportunities to improve revenue and profitability without compromising the guest experience.
• Daily Operations: Take overall responsibility for the smooth running of the property, ensuring company procedures, health and safety requirements and luxury service standards are consistently maintained.

Who we’re looking for

• 5+ years’ experience as a Camp Manager, Lodge Manager, Assistant General Manager or similar senior hospitality manager.
• Essential experience within a luxury safari lodge, private villa, 5-star lodge or comparable high-end hospitality environment.
• Strong leadership and people-management experience.
• Excellent guest relations, hosting and communication skills.
• Experience managing the complete guest journey and coordinating activities, transfers and special experiences.
• Strong housekeeping and property-standard oversight.
• Sound F&B, beverage and stock-control experience.
• Understanding of budgets, cost control, cash handling, guest billing and operational reporting.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify additional revenue opportunities.
• Excellent organisational, administrative and problem-solving skills.
• Confidence working independently and making operational decisions.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and hospitality-related systems.
• Valid driver’s licence and confidence driving in a safari/lodge environment.
• Excellent spoken and written English; additional languages advantageous.
• A professional, well-presented and mature approach.
• A genuine passion for luxury hospitality, conservation and the safari industry.
• You will need to be hands-on; proactive, calm under pressure and willing to assist wherever required.
• Contactable references from at least three previous managers or employers will be required.

The Details

• Position: Single Live-In
• Accommodation: Provided on the property
• Meals: Included
• Remuneration: R16 000pm - Dependent on experience
• Benefits: Full package and benefits to be discussed during the interview process.

Candidates with luxury safari lodge and/or private villa management experience will be given preference.