Junior Lodge Manager - 5* Luxury Tented Safari Lodge - Greater Kruger | SL

Junior Lodge Manager - 5* Luxury Tented Safari Lodge - Greater Kruger, Hoedspruit Area

Kendrick Recruitment is searching for a warm, enthusiastic and guest-focused Junior Lodge Manager for an intimate 5-star luxury tented safari lodge in the Greater Kruger, near Hoedspruit - a beautifully positioned property offering nine spacious luxury suites, Big Five game drives, a kosher kitchen and an exceptional level of personalised hospitality.

This is a junior-to-mid-level management role with genuine growth potential. The client is not only looking for someone with the right skills - they are looking for the right person. Personality, warmth, energy and a genuine love for people and the bush are every bit as important as experience here.

If you are someone who lights up a room, makes guests feel genuinely welcome and takes pride in the small things that make a stay unforgettable - we want to hear from you.

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum 1 to 2 years' experience in a lodge management, assistant lodge management or senior guest relations role - essential

Warm, outgoing and naturally hospitable - this is non-negotiable

Strong guest-facing communication skills in English

Basic understanding of lodge operations including FOH, F&B, housekeeping and guest liaison

Comfortable with administrative duties including check-ins, check-outs and guest correspondence

An interest in and appreciation for the African bush and wildlife

Well-presented, professional and reliable

Comfortable living and working in a remote, live-in bush environment

Valid South African driver's licence advantageous

Stable work history with contactable references

Key Responsibilities:

Manage day-to-day lodge operations and ensure a seamless, personalised guest experience throughout each stay

Welcome, host and engage with guests warmly from arrival to departure

Coordinate daily activities, game drives and special requests with relevant departments

Oversee housekeeping standards and conduct regular room and area checks

Manage guest dietary requirements and liaise with the kitchen team on special needs and preferences

Handle guest correspondence and reservations administration

Supervise and support lodge staff during the shift

Maintain lodge presentation and public area standards at all times

Handle guest queries and complaints professionally and with care

Package:

Gross Salary: R10,000 to R15,000 per month (DOE)

Live-in: Accommodation and meals included

Uniform provided

Rotation: 6 weeks on / 2 weeks off

Annual leave: 15 days per year

Should you feel you are the right fit for this role, please apply with your updated CV, contactable references and a recent head and shoulders photo ASAP!📌 Please Note: If you do not receive feedback within 7 working days, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.