Lodge Manager

Bushwise


Job Location:

Ladismith - South Africa

Salary: Not Disclosed
Experience Required: 3-5years
Posted on: 4 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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


Requirements

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








Benefits


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:

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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 supervisio...