Operations Manager- Sabi Sands

HospitalityandOutdoor; Durban; Presencial; ZAR 355.000 - 426.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Housing

Meals

Uniform

Descripción de la vacante

HospitalityandOutdoor seeks an experienced Operations Manager to oversee daily lodge operations across departments, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and strict adherence to five-star standards. The role requires strong leadership, budgeting acumen and a hands-on approach to drive efficiency and guest satisfaction.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in senior hospitality management, with proven staff development, project delivery and knowledge of H&S regulations.

Formación

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a senior operational or management role within the hospitality industry.
• Experience overseeing multiple departments (Essential).
• Proven leadership and staff management experience.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting and cost control.
• Experience implementing and maintaining five-star service standards.
• Proven ability to manage projects and drive operational improvements.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations, inspections and risk assessments.
• Excellent English communication (spoken and written).
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee and drive operational excellence across multiple departments.
• Ensure exceptional guest experiences and maintain five-star service standards.
• Support departmental heads and manage budgeting, planning and cost control.

Conocimientos

Staff management

Leadership

Budgeting

Cost control

Service standards

Project management

Health and Safety

MS Office

Sage X3

HMS Infor

English communication

Driver's license

Cross-functional collaboration

Multi-department oversight

Educación

Hospitality Management qualification

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Sage X3

HMS Infor

Descripción del empleo

Operations Manager

Starting Date: December 2026

Establishment: Game Lodge

Job Details

• Full Time
• Mpumalanga
• R 35 000 pm R / Month
• R Negotiable per month, depending on experience.

Additional Benefits

• Housing
• Meals
• Uniform

Our client, a prestigious five-star luxury safari lodge in the Sabi Sands, is seeking an experienced Operations Managerto oversee and drive operational excellence across multiple departments. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on hospitality professional with strong leadership, financial and operational management skills. The successful candidate will ensure exceptional guest experiences, maintain five-star service standards, manage operational efficiencies and support departmental heads in delivering outstanding lodge operations.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a senior operational or management role within the hospitality industry, preferably at a five-star safari lodge.
• Previous experience overseeing multiple departments (Essential).
• Relevant Hospitality Management qualification (Advantageous).
• Proven experience in staff management, leadership and team development.
• Strong knowledge of operational planning, budgeting and cost control.
• Experience implementing and maintaining five-star service standards.
• Proven ability to manage projects and drive operational improvements.
• Strong understanding of Health and Safety regulations, inspections and risk assessments.
• Excellent computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office. Knowledge of Sage X3 and HMS Infor advantageous.
• Excellent spoken and written English communication skills.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Ability to work closely with senior management and departmental HODs.

Package

• R Negotiable per month, depending on experience.
• Onsite accommodation provided.
• Opportunity to join an exclusive five-star safari lodge in the Sabi Sands.
• R 35 000 pm R / Month