Grahamstown: General Manager posted by Bright Placements (PTY) Ltd

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Hospitality Management, Eco-Tourism, Wildlife Management, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in luxury safari lodge or game reserve management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven success in developing or transforming a lodge operation, ideally from inception.
• In-depth understanding of both eco-tourism and ethical hunting operations.
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing multi-million-rand operations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and guest relations skills.
• International marketing or tour operator network experience is highly advantageous.
• Valid driver’s licence; firearm competency an advantage but not essential.

 
Personal Attributes

• Visionary leader with entrepreneurial drive.
• Deep passion for conservation, hospitality, and African wildlife.
• Strong problem-solver with hands-on operational skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and cross-cultural communication abilities.
• Results-driven with a balance between business acumen and guest-centric values.