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Reservationist Receptionist Apex System Expert

Bushwise


Job Location:

Hluhluwe - South Africa

Salary: Not provided by the employer
Experience Required: 3-5years
Posted: 19 August 2026 (21 days ago)
Application Deadline: 16 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Lodge in Hluhluwe is seeking a highly organized professional and guest-centric Reservationist / Receptionist. The ideal candidate must possess extensive luxury hospitality front-office experience and a mandatory advanced working knowledge of the Apex booking system. This is a live-in bushveld role requiring dedication flawless admin skills and premium client interaction.


Key Responsibilities
  • Reservations Management: Administer room allocations direct individual check-ins and complex tour operator itineraries via the Apex platform.
  • Front Desk Excellence: Deliver premium guest reception managing check-ins orientation spa bookings and check-outs efficiently.
  • Communication & Sales: Professionally answer inbound telephone lines and respond rapidly to email inquiries to maximize room occupancy.
  • Financial Administration: Accurately issue invoices process secure card transactions and perform daily financial reconciliations.
  • Team Liaison: Maintain open lines of communication with the General Manager guiding teams and spa staff to ensure synchronized guest itineraries.


Requirements
Minimum Requirements & Qualifications
  • Experience: Minimum 23 years in front office / reservations at a 4-star or 5-star safari lodge.
  • Software: Proven proficient operational mastery of the Apex booking system (non-negotiable).
  • Skills: Expert data capturing invoicing cash handling and Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook).
  • Communication: Flawless written and verbal English communication; pristine personal grooming standards.
  • Compliance: Valid South African ID clean credit/ITC status and completely clean criminal record history.
  • Logistics: Comfortable living and working on-site in a remote bush environment on a flexible lodge shift roster.


Benefits
Live in
Meals
R10 000- R12 000 d.o.e


Required Education:

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