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

• Diploma or Degree in Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Postgraduate qualification in management or business (advantageous).

Experience:

• Minimum 8–10 years of hospitality management experience, with at least 5 years in a senior or General Manager role at a 5-star lodge or boutique hotel.
• Proven experience managing multiple properties or a lodge portfolio.
• Strong financial acumen and experience with budgeting and reporting.
• Solid understanding of luxury guest service standards and operational excellence.

Skills and Competencies:

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong business and financial management ability.
• Ability to manage remote teams and diverse cultural environments.
• Strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong IT proficiency (property management systems, MS Office, POS systems).
• Deep understanding of lodge operations, conservation principles, and safari tourism.