Senior Massage Therapist & Spa Team Leader

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Staff discounts

Supportive team

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Massage Therapist & Spa Supervisor for a well-regarded spa in Mossel Bay. The role blends expert massage delivery with day-to-day spa leadership, ensuring client care excellence while guiding a team of therapists.

The successful candidate will hold a professional massage qualification, bring 5+ years of practice, have supervisory experience, and demonstrate strong anatomy/physiology knowledge alongside excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in Massage Therapy from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a practicing Massage Therapist.
• Previous supervisory or lead role within a spa or wellness setting is essential.
• Strong understanding of anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of massage techniques (deep tissue, Swedish, sports, etc.).
• Supervise and mentor a team of massage therapists, providing training and feedback.
• Manage spa operations including client scheduling and front-desk coordination.
• Ensure adherence to spa protocols, sanitation standards and client service excellence.
• Maintain detailed client records and treatment progress notes.
• Contribute to marketing efforts and client retention strategies.

Skills

Massage Therapy

Leadership

Client care

Communication

Anatomy/Kinesiology

Spa Operations

Education

Qualified Massage Therapist

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Massage Therapist & Spa Supervisor for a well-regarded spa in Mossel Bay. The role blends expert massage delivery with day-to-day spa leadership, ensuring client care excellence while guiding a team of therapists.

The successful candidate will hold a professional massage qualification, bring 5+ years of practice, have supervisory experience, and demonstrate strong anatomy/physiology knowledge alongside excellent communication and leadership abilities.