Staff Accommodation and Recreation Centre Manager

Kontak Recruitment; Kuruman; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Kontak Recruitment is seeking a hands-on Staff Accommodation / Recreation Centre Manager for a remote game reserve in Kuruman. You will oversee staff housing, communal spaces, and recreation facilities while ensuring well-being and safety for a diverse team.

The role combines hospitality, facilities management, and people care, with responsibility for budgets, procurement, and monthly reporting. A high degree of adaptability and strong people skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality, facilities management, or staff accommodation management.
• Strong organisational and people-management abilities with supervision experience.
• Solid administrative skills with reporting, record-keeping, and inventory management.
• Practical knowledge of health and safety standards and compliance practices.
• Comfortable working and living in a remote wilderness environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage all staff accommodation units, communal buildings, and recreational facilities across the reserve.
• Conduct regular inspections to maintain cleanliness, safety, and comfort standards.
• Coordinate unit allocations, occupancy records, and accommodation moves for staff.
• Liaise with maintenance and housekeeping teams to ensure timely repairs and upkeep.
• Oversee recreational spaces including gyms, sports fields, TV rooms, and social areas.
• Plan and deliver staff wellness and recreation programmes to boost morale.
• Ensure all accommodation rules, policies, and health and safety requirements are upheld.
• Manage budgets, stock, and supply procurement for accommodation and recreation operations.
• Supervise cleaners, grounds staff, and recreation assistants to maintain high standards.
• Handle staff queries, complaints, and accommodation-related disciplinary matters professionally.
• Maintain accurate inventories, records, and monthly operational reports.

Skills

Hospitality mgmt

Facilities management

Staff accommodation

People management

Health & safety

Remote environment

Driver's license

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Job description

Staff Accommodation / Recreation Centre Manager – Kuruman.

Nestled in the heart of the southern Kalahari, this is one of South Africa’s most remarkable and expansive privately protected conservation areas. The organisation is driven by a deep commitment to biodiversity preservation, wildlife habitat restoration, and environmental research that spans over two decades.

This is not a typical workplace. It is a living, breathing ecosystem where every role carries genuine purpose and real impact on the natural world.

This is a rare opportunity for a hands‑on, people‑first leader to take ownership of staff accommodation and recreational facilities across a remote game reserve.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the people who power this extraordinary environment are well housed, well supported, and genuinely looked after. From managing accommodation units and communal spaces to planning wellness events and overseeing recreational facilities, this role sits at the intersection of hospitality, facilities management, and people care.

Salary: R450 000 to R550 000 per annum.

Minimum Requirements:

• Proven experience in hospitality, facilities management, or staff accommodation management
• Strong organisational and people‑management skills with the ability to supervise diverse teams
• Solid administrative ability with confidence in reporting, record‑keeping, and inventory management
• Practical knowledge of health and safety standards and compliance practices
• Comfortable working and living in a remote wilderness environment
• A valid driver’s licence is advantageous
• Effective communication and conflict‑resolution skills that put people at ease

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all staff accommodation units, communal buildings, and recreational facilities across the reserve
• Conduct regular inspections to maintain cleanliness, safety, and comfort standards throughout
• Coordinate unit allocations, occupancy records, and accommodation moves for staff
• Liaise with maintenance and housekeeping teams to ensure timely repairs and ongoing upkeep
• Oversee recreational spaces including gyms, sports fields, TV rooms, and social areas
• Plan and deliver staff wellness and recreation programmes that boost morale and community spirit
• Ensure all accommodation rules, policies, and health and safety requirements are upheld
• Manage budgets, stock, and supply procurement for accommodation and recreation operations
• Supervise cleaners, grounds staff, and recreation assistants to maintain high standards
• Handle staff queries, complaints, and accommodation‑related disciplinary matters with professionalism
• Maintain accurate inventories, records, and monthly operational reports