Spa Therapist

African Echoes Recruitment; Bela-Bela; On-site; ZAR 84,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff accommodation

Meals included

Job summary

African Echoes Recruitment is seeking a qualified Spa Therapist to deliver luxury spa treatments at a prestigious Limpopo lodge. You will perform massages, facials, body treatments, manicures and pedicures where qualified, while providing consultations and creating personalised guest experiences.

The role emphasises guest-focused service, professional presentation and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Previous safari lodge experience and upselling skills are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in Somatology, Beauty Therapy, Spa Therapy or equivalent.
• Recognised massage qualification.
• Minimum 2 years' experience as Spa/Beauty Therapist preferred.
• Luxury lodge or safari lodge experience advantageous.
• Experience with retail sales and upselling preferred.
• ITEC/CIDESCO/CIBTAC or equivalent advantageous.
• Professional, well presented and guest-focused.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable, punctual and detail-oriented.
• Flexible and able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional spa treatments to luxury lodge guests.
• Perform massages, facials, body treatments, manicures and pedicures where qualified.
• Conduct consultations and identify guest treatment requirements.
• Create a relaxing, personalised guest experience.
• Provide appropriate aftercare advice and treatment recommendations.
• Promote additional treatments, packages and retail products.
• Work towards individual treatment and retail sales targets.
• Prepare and maintain treatment rooms to luxury standards.
• Follow all treatment protocols, SOPs, hygiene and safety procedures.
• Maintain exceptional personal grooming and professional presentation.
• Monitor product usage and minimise wastage.
• Assist with stock counts and report low or damaged stock.
• Work closely with the Spa Manager and other therapists.
• Assist with spa setup, closing procedures and special guest requests.
• Support spa promotions and guest engagement initiatives.
• Remain flexible according to guest bookings and lodge requirements.
• Maintain guest confidentiality, privacy and discretion.

Skills

Spa/Beauty therapy

Massage techniques

Guest service

Retail upsell

Education

Somatology/Beauty Therapy qualification

ITEC/CIDESCO/CIBTAC advantageous

Job description

REQUIREMENTS

• Recognised qualification in Somatology, Beauty Therapy, Spa Therapy or equivalent
• Recognised massage qualification
• Minimum 2 years' experience as a qualified Spa/Beauty Therapist preferred
• Luxury hotel, lodge, resort or destination spa experience advantageous
• Safari lodge experience advantageous
• Experience with retail sales and upselling preferred
• ITEC, CIDESCO, CIBTAC or equivalent advantageous
• Strong massage and beauty treatment skills
• Professional, well presented and guest-focused
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliable, punctual and detail-oriented
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Commercially aware and confident recommending treatments and products
• Flexible and able to work under pressure

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide professional spa treatments to luxury lodge guests
• Perform massages, facials, body treatments, manicures and pedicures where qualified
• Conduct consultations and identify guest treatment requirements
• Create a relaxing, personalised guest experience
• Provide appropriate aftercare advice and treatment recommendations
• Promote additional treatments, packages and retail products
• Work towards individual treatment and retail sales targets
• Prepare and maintain treatment rooms to luxury standards
• Follow all treatment protocols, SOPs, hygiene and safety procedures
• Maintain exceptional personal grooming and professional presentation
• Monitor product usage and minimise wastage
• Assist with stock counts and report low or damaged stock
• Work closely with the Spa Manager and other therapists
• Assist with spa setup, closing procedures and special guest requests
• Support spa promotions and guest engagement initiatives
• Remain flexible according to guest bookings and lodge requirements
• Maintain guest confidentiality, privacy and discretion

PACKAGE

• Salary: R7,500 R9,000 per month, depending on qualifications and experience
• Applicable treatment and retail commission structure
• Staff accommodation and meals, subject to company policy

LOCATION

Limpopo