Camp Manager - Tanzania

HotelJobs; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 330,000 - 661,000; Full time

Job summary

Hotel; Lodge & Camp Group in Tanzania is seeking a resourceful Camp Manager to oversee one of its camps. The role offers hands-on operational leadership and personalised hospitality to guests in a remote setting.

You will manage daily operations, host guests, supervise staff, and ensure safety, environmental care, and efficient service across housekeeping, dining, and activities.

Qualifications

• Previous management experience in safari camp, lodge or similar hospitality operation.
• Strong guest hosting and staff supervision skills.
• Practical knowledge of accommodation, housekeeping and food & beverage operations.
• Experience with stock control and basic financial administration.
• Excellent organisation, communication and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and solve problems in a remote setting.
• Flexible, reliable and hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily camp operations and coordinate departmental activities.
• Welcome and host guests, ensuring individual preferences are communicated and met.
• Oversee housekeeping, dining service and guest activity arrangements.
• Supervise staff, allocate duties and provide practical training.
• Monitor supplies, stock usage, purchasing and operating expenditure.
• Coordinate maintenance, equipment checks and infrastructure requirements.
• Maintain accurate records and submit operational reports.
• Manage guest concerns and respond to operational challenges.
• Ensure safety, emergency preparedness and environmental care.

Skills

Guest hosting

Staff supervision

Organisation

Communication

Decision making

Problem solving

Remote work

Hands-on approach

Job description

Hotel; Lodge & Camp Group in Tanzania is looking for a resourceful and guest-focused Camp Manager to oversee one of its camps. The successful candidate will provide hands‑on operational leadership and personalised hospitality ; ensuring the camp runs efficiently.

Duties

• Manage daily camp operations and coordinate departmental activities.
• Welcome and host guests, ensuring individual preferences are communicated and met.
• Oversee housekeeping, dining service and guest activity arrangements.
• Supervise staff, allocate duties and provide practical training.
• Monitor supplies, stock usage, purchasing and operating expenditure.
• Coordinate maintenance, equipment checks and infrastructure requirements.
• Maintain accurate records and submit operational reports.
• Manage guest concerns and respond to operational challenges.
• Ensure safety, emergency preparedness and environmental care.

Requirements

• Previous management experience within a safari camp, lodge or similar hospitality operation.
• Strong guest hosting and staff supervision skills.
• Practical knowledge of accommodation, housekeeping and food and beverage operations.
• Experience with stock control and basic financial administration.
• Excellent organisation, communication and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to work independently and solve problems in a remote setting.
• A flexible, reliable and hands‑on approach.