South Africa: Assistant Lodge Management Couple – Remote Luxury Safari Lodge – Greater Kruger | Lb posted by Kendrick Recruitment

Assistant Management Couple Remote Luxury Safari Lodge – Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, Greater Kruger Live-in Position (House Provided) | 6 Weeks On / 2 Weeks Off | Start ASAP Kendrick Recruitment is urgently seeking a hands-on Assistant Management Couple for a luxury safari lodge in a remote area of the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, approximately 1.5–2 hours from Hoedspruit. This is a high-energy, all-rounder role for a couple who love the bush, thrive in remote settings, and are comfortable covering multiple departments in a busy lodge operation with a small team. This lodge has a high percentage of repeat guests and maintains strict standards, so the successful couple must be guest-focused, detail-driven, and committed to building a long-term future in the bush. Important Notes • Highly remote location; candidates must be comfortable living far from town • Role best suited to an energetic couple able to work hands-on across departments • Couples with children cannot be accommodated due to accommodation setup and remoteness • Pets may be considered but are not permitted in guest areas Work Cycle & Start Date • 6 weeks on / 2 weeks off • Start date: Immediate / ASAP • Couple will report to lodge managers and support operations, including running the lodge when managers are on leave Package • Salary: R30,000 gross (slightly negotiable for strong candidates) • R3,000 food allowance (not paid in cash) • 50% Discovery medical aid contribution and provident fund contribution after probation • Live-in accommodation provided Candidate Requirements Her (Front of House / Operations) • Full-time FOH role; minimum 4-star lodge experience in FOH or lodge operations essential • Strong admin, planning, and organisational skills highly beneficial • Confident team leader, flexible, and willing to handle a wide scope of duties • Strong guest interaction and hosting ability His (Guiding / Maintenance / Operations Support) • Minimum 4-star lodge experience; guiding background essential, trails preferred • Must hold valid guiding qualifications and compliance (see below) • Hands-on, practical, able to oversee maintenance and lodge upkeep • Comfortable with stock oversight, guest hosting, and operational coverage when managers are off Guiding Qualifications (Minimum Compliance Requirements) Candidate must have either: Option A: • FGASA NQF2, FGASA Lead Trails Guide, FGASA ARH • First Aid Level 1, PRDP OR Option B: • FGASA NQF2 including unit standards 8440 and 8478 and VPDA • First Aid Level 1, PRDP Plus: • CATHSSETA certificate and valid registration with NDT • SASSETA rifle proficiency minimum .375 (Unit Standards 117705, 123519, 119651) • Personal rifles must have a valid “for business purposes” licence Role Overview (Hands-on, Multi-Department) Her Responsibilities (FOH / Admin / Staff Management) • Staff management, training, and oversight • Central stores stocktakes and ordering (with chefs) • Support menu planning and kitchen coordination (experience advantageous) • Guest hosting, service flow, and lodge “lock up” duty on roster • Room checks, guest prep, special touches, and standards control • Weekly town trips when required • Admin duties including guest accounts, payments, petty cash balancing, gratuity processing • Orders captured and checked on arrival • Cover FOH team leave when needed • External set-ups (sundowners, bush stops, special events) • Proactive oversight of all lodge areas, ensuring standards are maintained His Responsibilities (Guiding / Maintenance / Ops Support) • Two game drives per day (rotation basis when lodge manager is on site) • Staff management and oversight when lodge manager is on leave • Drinks and wine stock control • Oversee lodge and property maintenance and upkeep • Guest hosting and “lock up” duty on roster • Camp preparation checks and standards control • Weekly town trips when required • Support lodge management and GMs • Light admin support • Operational coverage and oversight when lodge manager is off Application Process Interested candidates should submit the following for both candidates: • CVs • Copies of valid qualifications and certificates (guiding compliance essential) • Contactable references • Recent head and shoulders photographs Please note that if you do not receive feedback within 7 working days, your application should be considered unsuccessful.