Hr Manager - Luxury Safari Lodges

HotelJobs; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 703,000 - 1,406,000; Full time

Job summary

HotelJobs seeks an experienced HR Manager to lead and oversee HR operations across a portfolio of luxury safari lodges in Botswana. This senior role requires strategic direction for multi-site operations, compliance with Botswana labour law, and effective management of IR/ER matters.

You will champion leadership development, succession planning, payroll, reporting, and workforce planning while coaching camp managers to foster a values-driven culture. Travel to remote camps is required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of senior HR management experience
• Up-to-date knowledge of Botswana labour legislation
• Proven expertise in IR/ER and complex employment matters
• Hospitality, tourism, or multi-site operations experience is advantageous
• Strong interpersonal skills with cultural sensitivity and good judgement

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic and operational HR across multiple camps
• Ensure compliance with Botswana labour legislation
• Manage complex employee relations, disciplinary matters, and IR
• Drive leadership development, succession planning, and employee wellness
• Oversee HR administration, payroll processes, reporting, and workforce planning
• Support and coach camp managers to foster a values-driven culture

Skills

HR leadership

Labour legislation Botswana

Industrial relations

Employee development

Job description

HR MANAGER - LUXURY SAFARI LODGES | BOTSWANA Maun; Botswana | Permanent | Senior Management

An exciting opportunity for an experienced HR leader to oversee HR operations across a portfolio of luxury safari camps in Botswana’s remote wilderness areas.

Responsibilities:

• Lead strategic and operational HR across multiple camps.
• Ensure compliance with Botswana labour legislation.
• Manage complex employee relations, disciplinary matters, and industrial relations.
• Drive leadership development, succession planning, and employee wellness.
• Oversee HR administration, payroll processes, reporting, and workforce planning.
• Support and coach camp managers while building a strong, values-driven workplace culture.

Travel regularly to remote camps across Botswana.

What We’re Looking For:

• 8–10+ years of senior HR management experience.
• Strong; up-to-date knowledge of Botswana labour legislation.
• Proven expertise in IR, ER, and complex employment matters.
• Experience in hospitality, tourism, or multi-site operations is highly advantageous.
• A credible, resilient leader with excellent judgement, cultural sensitivity, and strong interpersonal skills.