Lodge Manager
Job Location:
Ladismith - South Africa
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Experience Required:
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Job Summary
LODGE MANAGER
This role requires a confident self-motivated individual with strong maintenance and operational experience able to manage the lodge independently while maintaining high guest service standards. Responsibilities include full day-to-day lodge management guest experience staff supervision property and infrastructure maintenance and oversight of vehicles utilities and ongoing operations.
The candidate will work closely with Head Office ensuring smooth execution of bookings accurate daily reporting and proactive communication on operations and guest experience.
We are looking for someone with proven experience in a similar lodge or reserve environment strong hands-on maintenance skills and the ability to prioritise work independently and lead from the front. A valid drivers licence is required and the ability to operate larger vehicles is important.
The ideal candidate is fit and healthy well-presented detail-oriented and a strong communicator able to represent the Sensiri brand professionally.
This is a live-in position. No children or pets.
Lodge Operations
- Oversee all day-to-day lodge operations
- Ensure high guest satisfaction and consistently high service standards
- Manage guest arrivals departures and overall on-site experience
- Maintain cleanliness presentation and full functionality of all facilities
- Act as a professional ambassador for the brand ensuring communication presentation and attention to detail reflect brand standards
- Assist with meal planning basic food preparation and kitchen oversight when required
Key Requirements & Skills
- Proven experience as a Lodge Manager
- Basic culinary skills with the ability to assist in the kitchen and ensure food quality and presentation when required
- Valid drivers licence (Code 10 advantageous)
- Strong leadership communication and guest-facing ability
- Ability to work independently prioritise tasks effectively and manage time without supervision
- Strong administrative ability including clear written communication and attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience on a game reserve or safari lodge
- Health & safety or first-aid certification
Personal Attributes
- Confident reliable and adaptable
- Physically fit and healthy able to handle a demanding hands-on role
- Well-presented neat and professional at all times
- Strong work ethic with a proactive solutions-driven approach
- Comfortable living and working in a remote bush environment
Employment Details
- Start Date: ASAP
- Salary: Depending on experience
- Accommodation: Unfurnished accommodation provided
- Uniform: Provided
- Meals medical aid provident fund: Not included
- Relocation costs: Not covered
Required Education:
M
