General Management Couple

JVR Software; Musina; Presencial; ZAR 1.800.000 - 2.500.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Live-in housing

Trade-fair travel budget

Commercial ownership by team

Resumo da vaga

Wild Dreams Hospitality seeks a dynamic leadership couple in Limpopo to run a premier safari lodge. One partner drives occupancy and revenue while the other supports on-site operations, with living accommodations on site in a remote bush setting.

Applicants should have at least 5 years in senior commercial or lodge leadership roles, a proven track record in occupancy growth, and a strong network with tour operators across southern Africa. English fluency is essential.

Qualificações

• Minimum 5 years in a senior commercial, general management or lodge leadership role within safari, lodge or luxury hospitality.
• Proven track record of growing occupancy and revenue with measurable results.
• Established network among tour operators, DMCs and agents in southern Africa and key source markets.
• Experience representing a property or brand at international trade fairs.
• Strong commercial judgement on pricing, packaging and distribution, with confident use of data, CRM and booking systems.
• General management or full lodge operations experience, including team leadership, budgets and guest experience.
• Ability to run marketing campaigns across digital, social, email and trade.
• Excellent written and spoken English; a second European language is an advantage.

Responsabilidades

• Own occupancy and revenue performance across all lodges and camps, and develop the annual commercial plan.
• Set rates, packages and seasonal offers, and manage inventory to strengthen low-season and midweek trade.
• Develop new revenue streams such as trail safaris, weddings, group and incentive stays, and conservation and photography experiences.
• Track bookings, conversion and channel performance, and adjust strategy as the market shifts.
• Build and nurture relationships with tour operators, DMCs, travel agents and specialist safari sellers.
• Represent the reserve at key trade fairs and host familiarisation trips.
• Negotiate trade contracts and rates, and oversee the marketing budget and its returns.
• Guide the brand presentation across web, social media, photography and PR, with conservation at the forefront.
• Lead the lodge and reserve managers to maintain and raise standards, safety and guest experience.
• Ensure the product sold matches the experience delivered, and feed guest feedback back into the team.
• Support the development of the existing management team.
• Review financial results with the owners, manage costs sensibly and report on commercial and operational performance.
• Champion the reserve’s conservation mission and support relationships with neighbouring communities and conservation partners.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Revenue growth

Trade show networking

Pricing strategy

Team leadership

Digital marketing

Guest experience

English proficiency

Descrição da vaga

Employer Wild Dreams Hospitality Location Limpopo Job type Other Tourism/Hospitality Salary Not specified Posted 3 Nov 2026

Core Criteria:

• Couple with complementary skills, willing to live and work together in a remote bush setting
• Lead partner with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior commercial, general management or lodge leadership role within safari, lodge or luxury hospitality
• Proven track record of growing occupancy and revenue, supported by results
• Established network among tour operators, DMCs and agents in southern Africa and key source markets
• Experience representing a property or brand at international trade fairs
• Strong commercial judgement on pricing, packaging and distribution, with confident use of data, CRM and booking systems
• General management or full lodge operations experience, including team leadership, budgets and guest experience
• Ability to run marketing campaigns from concept to results across digital, social, email and trade
• Excellent written and spoken English; a second European language is an advantage
• Willingness to travel regularly for trade and marketing purposes
• Driven, entrepreneurial and resilient, with patience for long sales cycles
• Genuine love for the bush and conservation
• Respectful leaders who earn the trust of an experienced team

Core Responsibilities:

The ideal couple brings a complementary mix of commercial acumen and hands-on lodge leadership. One partner will drive occupancy and revenue growth and lead an established management team; the other will support the operation in a role that suits their strengths. The role is based at the reserve, with regular local and international travel for trade and marketing.

Core Criteria:

• Couple with complementary skills, willing to live and work together in a remote bush setting
• Lead partner with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior commercial, general management or lodge leadership role within safari, lodge or luxury hospitality
• Proven track record of growing occupancy and revenue, supported by results
• Established network among tour operators, DMCs and agents in southern Africa and key source markets
• Experience representing a property or brand at international trade fairs
• Strong commercial judgement on pricing, packaging and distribution, with confident use of data, CRM and booking systems
• General management or full lodge operations experience, including team leadership, budgets and guest experience
• Ability to run marketing campaigns from concept to results across digital, social, email and trade
• Excellent written and spoken English; a second European language is an advantage
• Willingness to travel regularly for trade and marketing purposes
• Driven, entrepreneurial and resilient, with patience for long sales cycles
• Genuine love for the bush and conservation
• Respectful leaders who earn the trust of an experienced team

Core Responsibilities:

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• Own occupancy and revenue performance across all lodges and camps, and develop the annual commercial plan
• Set rates, packages and seasonal offers, and manage inventory to strengthen low-season and midweek trade
• Develop new revenue streams such as trail safaris, weddings, group and incentive stays, and conservation and photography experiences
• Track bookings, conversion and channel performance, and adjust strategy as the market shifts
• Build and nurture relationships with tour operators, DMCs, travel agents and specialist safari sellers
• Represent the reserve at key trade fairs and host familiarisation trips
• Negotiate trade contracts and rates, and oversee the marketing budget and its returns
• Guide the brand presentation across web, social media, photography and PR, with conservation at the forefront
• Lead the lodge and reserve managers to maintain and raise standards, safety and guest experience
• Ensure the product sold matches the experience delivered, and feed guest feedback back into the team
• Support the development of the existing management team
• Review financial results with the owners, manage costs sensibly and report on commercial and operational performance
• Champion the reserve’s conservation mission and support relationships with neighbouring communities and conservation partners

On Offer:

• Competitive base salary
• Performance bonus linked to occupancy and revenue, with a clearly defined structure
• Live-in position with a 3-bedroom house
• Travel and trade-fair budget
• Genuine ownership of the commercial direction, backed by supportive owners
• A remarkable wilderness and heritage landscape to call home