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Assistant Management Couple


Job Location:

Phalaborwa - South Africa

Monthly Salary: R 30000 - 30000
Posted: 28 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 25 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Assistant Management Couple Luxury Game Lodge Hoedspruit


Salary: R30000 combined
Live-in
Provident Fund Contribution


Kendrick Recruitment is currently seeking a dynamic Assistant Management Couple for a luxury game lodge based in Hoedspruit. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced hospitality couple who are passionate about guest service wildlife and lodge operations.

Position 1: Assistant Manager (Front of House)
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead manage and train the Front of House team.
  • Deliver exceptional guest service from arrival to departure.
  • Oversee room checks camp readiness and guest experiences.
  • Manage guest accounts payments petty cash and gratuities.
  • Coordinate stock control ordering and central store stock takes.
  • Organise special guest experiences including bush breakfasts and sundowners.
  • Conduct weekly town trips when required.
  • Assist with lodge administration and daily operations.
Requirements
  • Previous experience in a 4 or 5-star lodge environment.
  • Strong Front of House experience is essential.
  • Excellent guest relations and hosting skills.
  • Strong administrative organisational and planning abilities.
  • Hands-on leadership and staff management experience.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and presentation standards.
Position 2: Assistant Manager / Field Guide
Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct game drives on a rotational basis.
  • Deliver engaging interpretive guiding and exceptional guest experiences.
  • Assist with lodge operations and management duties.
  • Oversee lodge maintenance and property upkeep.
  • Support staff management training and development.
  • Assist with lodge administration and operational planning.
  • Manage the lodges social media platforms.
  • Conduct weekly town trips when required.
Requirements
  • Previous experience within a 4 or 5-star lodge environment.
  • Strong guiding background with Trails Guide qualification preferred.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • FGASA Level 1.
  • FGASA Lead Trails Guide.
  • FGASA ARH.
  • First Aid Level 1.
  • Valid PrDP.

OR

  • NQF Level 2 (including Unit Standards 8440 & 8478).
  • VPDA.
  • First Aid Level 1.
  • Valid PrDP.
Package
  • Salary of R30000 combined.
  • Live-in position.
  • Provident Fund contribution.
  • Opportunity to join a luxury game lodge with excellent career growth potential.

Interested couples are invited to submit their CVs to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Please note that if you do not hear from Kendrick Recruitment within 7 working days kindly consider your application unsuccessful.




Required Skills:

experience


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