South Africa: Assistant Lodge Manager/Duty Manager – 5* Boutique Lodge – Hoedspruit Area | Sl posted by Kendrick Recruitment

⭐ NEW Lodge Management Vacancy – Greater Hoedspruit Area Assistant Lodge Manager / Duty Manager – 5 Star Luxury Safari Lodge – Hoedspruit Region ➡️ Live-in Role (Single accommodation) | Salary: R15,000 – R25,000 p/m benefits Kendrick Recruitment is urgently seeking a capable, hands-on Assistant Lodge Manager / Duty Manager for a luxury safari lodge in the Greater Hoedspruit area. This property offers refined safari experiences and exceptional guest service, requiring a confident and detail-orientated hospitality professional to support day-to-day operations. This role is ideal for someone with strong lodge or boutique hotel experience, a passion for personalised guest care, and the ability to remain calm under pressure while driving service excellence. Key Responsibilities • Assist the Lodge Manager with operational oversight across all departments • Act as Duty Manager when required, overseeing guest arrival, service flow, daily activities, and problem resolution • Maintain premium lodge presentation standards with attention to detail across rooms and public areas • Liaise with housekeeping, maintenance, service staff, and guides to ensure seamless guest experiences • Manage guest interactions and requests, ensuring attentive service and proactive feedback handling • Support administrative duties including reporting, guest communication, and operational planning • Uphold luxury hospitality standards and represent the lodge ethos with warmth and professionalism Requirements • Previous lodge management, supervisor, or duty management experience within a 5* game lodge • Strong communication, guest-interaction, and organisational skills • A hands-on, solutions-driven approach with the ability to multitask and support multiple divisions • Calm under pressure, emotionally mature, and professional at all times • Valid South African citizenship or right to work in South Africa • Ability to live on-site in a single live-in accommodation Package • Salary: R15,000 – R25,000 per month (based on experience) • Live-in single accommodation provided • Opportunity to grow within a prestigious luxury lodge environment • Immersive bush lifestyle in a premier Greater Kruger tourism region To Apply Please submit your CV, contactable references, and a recent head-and-shoulders photograph ASAP. Please Note: If you do not receive feedback within 7 working days, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.