Luxury Lodge Manager - Big 5 Reserve, Eastern Cape (Live-In)

HotelJobs; Makhanda; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in accommodation

Job summary

HotelJobs is seeking an experienced Lodge Manager to lead operations at a prestigious Big 5 game reserve in the Eastern Cape. This live-in role requires hands-on leadership and a strong guest-focused approach to deliver exceptional guest experiences in a remote game reserve setting.

You will oversee staff, guest relations, and lodge administration, ensuring financial controls and operational excellence while maintaining the highest service standards in a luxury safari environment.

Qualifications

• Industry-related hospitality or lodge management qualification.
• Previous Lodge Management experience within a luxury lodge or game reserve environment.
• Strong leadership and staff management skills.
• Excellent guest relations and communication abilities.
• Good understanding of lodge operations, administration and financial controls.
• A hands-on approach with the ability to work effectively in a remote game reserve environment.
• Professional, energetic and service-driven personality.
• Contactable references.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Guest relations

Communication

Lodge operations

Hands-on approach

Service-driven

Education

Hospitality or lodge management qualification

Job description

HotelJobs is seeking an experienced Lodge Manager to lead operations at a prestigious Big 5 game reserve in the Eastern Cape. This live-in role requires hands-on leadership and a strong guest-focused approach to deliver exceptional guest experiences in a remote game reserve setting.

You will oversee staff, guest relations, and lodge administration, ensuring financial controls and operational excellence while maintaining the highest service standards in a luxury safari environment.