General Manager- Hoedspruit

HotelJobs; Hoedspruit; On-site; ZAR 558,000 - 725,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in accommodation

Company benefits

Job summary

HotelJobs in Hoedspruit invites applications for a General Manager position at a luxury lodge in the Hoedspruit region. The role requires a strong all-rounder with in-depth knowledge of FOH, F&B, maintenance, finances, operations and HR, and a proven leadership track record.

Starting date: November 2026. The package includes a gross monthly salary of R50,000 to R65,000, live-in accommodation and company benefits; note that the role suits candidates ready to lead in a 24-hour operation

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years lodge management experience or 2 years general management in high-end establishments.
• Good financial acumen.
• Strong admin and HR skills.
• Proven track record with references.

Responsibilities

• Strong allrounder with knowledge of FOH, F&B, Maintenance, Finances, Operations, HR
• Guest focused philosophy
• Hosting responsibilities
• Work accurately under pressure
• People skills – tolerance, patience, and care
• Flexible with 24-hour operation hours
• Respond to changes in job function as dictated by industry/company/property
• Manage and monitor costs and implement measures to control them
• Provide effective leadership through professional management and encouragement of subordinates

Skills

Lodge management

Financial acumen

Administration & HR

Guest service orientation

Education

Tertiary qualification in Management or Hospitality

Job description

Hospitality and Outdoor- New Vacancy- General Manager Luxury Lodge- Hoedspruit Region

Requirements

• A relevant tertiary qualification (or similar) in either Management or Hospitality (Beneficial)
• A minimum of 5 years Lodge Management experience or 2 years General Management Experience (High End Establishments- Essential )
• Good financial acumen (English)
• Very strong with Admin and HR
• Proven track record and contactable references

Description

• Strong allrounder, where both candidates have in depth knowledge of all lodge aspects (FOH, F&B, Maintenance, Finances, Operations, HR etc.)
• Guest focused philosophy
• Hosting responsibilities
• Must work accurately under pressure
• People skills – tolerance, patience, and care
• To demonstrate and promote flexibility and adaptability towards changing working hours and shifts according to the requirements of a 24-hour operation
• To respond to changes in your job function as dictated by the industry, company, or the property
• To manage and monitor all costs and implement measures to control them
• To provide effective leadership through professional management and encouragement of all subordinates

Package on offer

• R 50 000-R 65 000 Gross, Negotiable and depending on Experience
• Single Live in
• Company Benefits
• Regrettably not pet or child friendly

Starting Date: November 2026