Lodge Manager- Sabi Sands Game Reserve

HospitalityandOutdoor; Durban; On-site; ZAR 670,000 - 1,004,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing

Meals

Uniform

Provident Fund

Medical Aid

Job summary

Hospitality and Outdoor in South Africa seeks a Lodge Manager to lead a luxury 4/5-star lodge in Mpumalanga. The successful candidate will oversee daily operations, guest experiences, and financial performance, with a strong F&B background and team leadership.

This full-time role offers live-in accommodation, medical aid, provident fund contributions, and housing benefits. Start date September/October 2026; a sober, professional disposition and valid driver's license are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience as a Supervisor or Manager within a 4/5-star Lodge environment – Essential
• Previous 4/5-star luxury Lodge experience is essential
• Excellent understanding of all functions within a Lodge operation
• Strong Food and Beverage background
• Sound financial acumen and understanding of operational budgets
• Excellent customer relations and guest service skills
• Strong leadership, communication and team management abilities
• Fluent in MS Office, MS Word and MS Excel
• Professional, well-groomed and guest-focused
• Must be of sober habits
• Valid driver’s license is essential
• Passion for luxury Hospitality and delivering exceptional guest experiences

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day Lodge operations to deliver exceptional guest experiences
• Maintain high service standards and drive operational performance
• Lead and develop a professional Lodge team; manage budgets and F&B operations
• Collaborate with guest services and management to optimise financial results

Skills

Leadership

Guest relations

Budgeting

F&B knowledge

Communication

Driver's license

MS Office

Professional grooming

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Hospitality and Outdoor

Starting Date: October 2026

Establishment: Game Lodge

Additional Benefits

• Housing
• Meals
• Uniform
• Provident Fund
• Medical Aid

Hospitality and Outdoor – Urgent Vacancy – Lodge Manager

An exceptional Manager opportunity is available at a prestigious luxury Lodge in the Sabi Sands Game Reserve. This exciting Hospitality career opportunity is ideal for an experienced lodge professional with a strong operational background, excellent guest relations skills and proven leadership experience within a 4/5-star luxury lodge environment.

The successful Manager will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day Lodge operation, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, maintaining high service standards and supporting the overall financial and operational performance of the property. A strong Food and Beverage background, sound financial acumen and the ability to lead a professional team are essential.

Job Details

Full Time

Mpumalanga

Lodge Manager Requirements

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience as a Supervisor or Manager within a 4/5-star Lodge environment – Essential
• Previous 4/5-star luxury Lodge experience is essential
• Excellent understanding of all functions within a Lodge operation
• Strong Food and Beverage background
• Sound financial acumen and understanding of operational budgets
• Excellent customer relations and guest service skills
• Strong leadership, communication and team management abilities
• Fluent in MS Office, MS Word and MS Excel
• Professional, well-groomed and guest-focused
• Must be of sober habits
• Valid driver’s license is essential
• Passion for luxury Hospitality and delivering exceptional guest experiences

Package

• R Neg CTC per month, based on experience
• Single live-in accommodation
• Medical Aid contribution
• Provident Fund contribution

Start Date

September / October 2026