Housekeeping Manager

African Echoes Recruitment; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 279,000 - 335,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in accommodation

Job summary

African Echoes Recruitment is seeking a seasoned Housekeeping Manager for a premium 4-5 Star lodge in Pilanesberg. You will oversee daily housekeeping operations, ensure rooms and public areas meet five-star standards, and lead a team of housekeeping staff.

The role requires at least two years in a similar position, strong leadership and attention to detail, and the ability to train, mentor, and manage stock and linen. RSA ID and legal residence are essential; live-in accommodation is provided.

Qualifications

• RSA ID and legal residence essential.
• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Housekeeping Manager within a 4 or 5 Star lodge or hotel.
• Proven experience managing housekeeping operations and staff.
• Excellent attention to detail and quality control.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Experience with stock control, linen management, and housekeeping administration.
• Excellent guest relations and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to train, mentor, and motivate a housekeeping team.
• Computer literate.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining exceptional standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operation of the Housekeeping department.
• Ensure guest rooms, suites, and public areas are maintained to 5 Star standards.
• Supervise, train, and develop the housekeeping team.
• Manage linen, uniforms, guest laundry, and housekeeping inventory.
• Conduct regular room inspections and quality control checks.
• Monitor departmental stock levels and control costs.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene standards.
• Coordinate with Front Office and Maintenance to ensure seamless guest experiences.
• Handle guest requests and resolve housekeeping-related concerns promptly.

Skills

Housekeeping management

Staff supervision

Quality control

Guest relations

Leadership

Training

Stock & linen management

Computer literacy

Job description

REQUIREMENT:

• RSA ID and legal residence essential


• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Housekeeping Manager within a 4 or 5 Star lodge or hotel


• Proven experience managing housekeeping operations and staff


• Excellent attention to detail and quality control


• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills


• Experience with stock control, linen management, and housekeeping administration


• Excellent guest relations and problem-solving abilities


• Ability to train, mentor, and motivate a housekeeping team


• Computer literate


• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining exceptional standards

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the daily operation of the Housekeeping department


• Ensure guest rooms, suites, and public areas are maintained to 5 Star standards


• Supervise, train, and develop the housekeeping team


• Manage linen, uniforms, guest laundry, and housekeeping inventory


• Conduct regular room inspections and quality control checks


• Monitor departmental stock levels and control costs
  
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene standards


• Coordinate with Front Office and Maintenance to ensure seamless guest experiences


• Handle guest requests and resolve housekeeping-related concerns promptly

PACKAGE:

• R25,000 – R30,000 per month (DOE)


• Live-in accommodation provided

LOCATION: Pilanesberg – North West