Lodge Manager

Bright Placements (PTY) Ltd; Makhanda; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Placements (PTY) Ltd is seeking a capable Safari Lodge professional with a positive, energetic, and caring attitude to lead and assist across departments. Expect teamwork, strong people skills, and a track record in safari lodge operations, with knowledge of wildlife conservation and sustainable practices.

Ideal candidates hold a valid manual driving license, fluent English, and 5 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in Excel, Res-request, and Sage POS is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Positive, energetic and caring attitude.
• Willingness to assist in all departments.
• Excellent people and communication skills.
• Experience running all lodge departments.
• Knowledge of Kwandwe wildlife conservation and sustainable practices.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Fluent English communication.
• 5 years' experience at a similar safari lodge operation position.
• Valid driver’s license with experience driving a manual vehicle.
• Strong leadership and teamwork abilities.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Windows, Office, Excel, Res-request and Sage POS.

Skills

Positive attitude

Teamwork

Leadership

Communication skills

People skills

Lodge operations experience

Wildlife conservation knowledge

Organizational skills

Excel proficiency

Res-request knowledge

Sage POS knowledge

English communication

Manual driving license

Tools

Excel

Res-request

Sage POS

Job description

Required Skills/ Attitude/ Qualifications:

• A positive, energetic, and caring attitude.
• Willingness to assist in all departments.
• Fostering successful teamwork and building strong rapport within the team.
• Experience in running all aspects of the different lodge departments.
• Excellent People skills.
• Excellent Computer Skills (Windows, Office, especially Excel, Res-request, and Sage POS)
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Kwandwe wildlife conservation and sustainable practices.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent knowledge of Food and Beverage and service
• Ability to communicate effectively in English
• 5 years' experience at a similar Safari Lodge Operation position will be highly advantageous, and a proven track record in leadership roles.
• A valid driver's license, with experience in driving ( must be confident in driving manual vehicle)