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Executive Head Housekeeper


Job Location:

Phalaborwa - South Africa

Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 8 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 5 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary


Executive / Head Housekeeper Luxury Villa Greater Kruger

Kendrick Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced and hands-on Executive / Head Housekeeper for an exclusive luxury villa in the Greater Kruger region.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a dedicated housekeeping professional who leads by example and takes pride in maintaining impeccable standards. The successful candidate will be actively involved in servicing guest suites and public areas while overseeing the housekeeping operation ensuring every aspect of the villa reflects the highest standards of luxury hospitality.

Package & Benefits

Location: Greater Kruger Region

Live-in position

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience (DOE)

Key Responsibilities


Lead the daily housekeeping operation while remaining actively involved in servicing guest rooms
Clean and prepare guest suites and public areas to impeccable five-star standards
Ensure all guest rooms are consistently presented to the highest level of luxury
Supervise train and mentor the housekeeping team
Conduct room inspections while also assisting with cleaning duties as required
Manage housekeeping schedules and daily task allocation
Oversee linen guest amenities and housekeeping stock control
Report maintenance issues promptly and liaise with the maintenance team
Ensure compliance with health safety and hygiene standards
Deliver personalised service and assist with special guest requests where required


Minimum Requirements


Previous experience as an Executive Housekeeper Head Housekeeper or Senior Housekeeper within a luxury lodge villa or five-star hospitality environment
Hands-on approach with the willingness to actively clean guest rooms alongside the team
Strong leadership and team management skills
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to maintaining luxury standards
Excellent organisational and time management abilities
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Experience with stock control linen management and housekeeping administration
Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a remote hospitality environment
Passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences


This is an outstanding opportunity for a hands-on housekeeping professional to join an exclusive luxury villa where leading by example and maintaining world-class standards are at the heart of the guest experience.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications received only candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 7 working days of submitting your application please consider your application unsuccessful.




Required Skills:

experience


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Kendrick Recruitment (KR) specialises in finding top candidates for the Hospitality and Tourism Industries worldwide. We focus on providing a high level of personalised service tailored to each individual whether you are a client or candidate. We pride ourselves on listening and under ... View more

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