This bushveld campsite is tucked between two of Botswana’s most iconic wildlife destinations – Moremi Game Reserve and Chobe National Park, making it a prime launchpad for safari adventures. Located on the eastern edge of the Okavango Delta, it offers unfenced access to roaming wildlife, including elephants and lions, creating an immersive wilderness experience.

Candidate Requirements:

• Degree or diploma in Hospitality Management or similar
• 3+ years in a General Manager role
• Proven ability to lead and inspire diverse teams across cultures
• Comprehensive operational expertise across all departments
• Deep appreciation for refined guest service and experiential hospitality
• Proficient in property management systems and digital operational tools
• Resilient and adaptable to life and work in isolated bush environments

Candidate Responsibilities:

• Oversee the full spectrum of lodge operations
• Establish and maintain elevated service standards, delivering tailored, high-touch guest experiences
• Build, lead, and nurture a multicultural team in a remote wilderness environment
• Manage financial and operational systems
• Ensure all lodge practices align with conservation principles, sustainability goals, and community engagement initiatives
• Spearhead pre-opening preparations, from system implementation to staff onboarding and operational readiness

Live-in position
Salary: R50-R75kpm Highly dependant on experience and qualifications
Starting date: December 2025/January 2026

This position is for an award-winning luxury travel company that offers exceptional bespoke travel experiences internationally. This position if for a gorgeous Lodge that is situated in Sossusvlei, Namibia. This role is perfect for a very experienced and proactive individual who also enjoys remote living. 

Candidate Requirements:

• At least 3 years previous experience as a Lodge General Manager, in a 5-star establishment
• Specialised training in managing human resources, preferred 
• Excellent communication skills
• Confident, friendly, warm and outgoing personality
• Must have demonstrated knowledge of basic economics, budgeting and accounting principles and practices, for financial management and forecasting
• Excellent Microsoft Windows experience m (excel, access, etc)
• Knowledge of employment laws and practices, and employee relations
• Passionate about proving exceptional guest service
• Must be able to thrive under pressure

Candidate Responsibilities:

• Creating and managing the overall budget
• Ensure the Lodge and brand are taken to the next level of service standards
• Overall management of the Lodge and Back of House
• Daily meetings with Assistant Lodge Manager and Heads of Departments to discuss daily plans
• Creating strategies for staff welfare, guest satisfaction, health and safety and training
• Creating monthly and annual training plans for all departments
• Establish and maintain feedback systems and controls to monitor Lodge operations
• Review performance data (financial, sales, productivity)
• Prepare periodic reports of lodge operations and functions, to ensure strategic goal accomplishment
• CAPEX structuring and planning responsibility
• Overall responsibility of Human Resources in the Lodge (labour relations, leave, medical funds)
• Hosting of all Agents and Media and VIP Groups

This is a live-in role.