South Africa: Housekeeping Manager – Luxury Safari Lodge | Near Hoedspruit | Ss posted by HotelJobs

Housekeeping Manager Luxury Safari Lodge | Near Hoedspruit Kendrick Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced and hands-on Housekeeping Manager for a luxury safari lodge near Hoedspruit This live-in role offers the opportunity to oversee all housekeeping operations while ensuring exceptional standards across guest-facing and back-of-house areas. Requirements: Minimum 3 years supervisory housekeeping experience, preferably in a lodge or remote environment Strong organisational, training, and people management skills High attention to detail, especially in luxury guest-facing areas Knowledge of hygiene standards, chemical usage, and laundry systems Computer literate (Outlook, Word, stock/inventory systems) Fluent in English; other local languages an advantage Valid drivers licence and live-on-site Key Responsibilities: Oversee all housekeeping operations, including guest rooms, public areas, back-of-house facilities, and staff accommodation Supervise, train, and motivate housekeeping staff, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence Conduct regular inspections and audits to ensure standards are maintained Manage linen, cleaning products, guest amenities, and housekeeping stock, ensuring accurate inventory and par levels Liaise with suppliers and track departmental spending within budgetary guidelines Implement environmentally responsible cleaning practices and enforce health and safety compliance Identify maintenance issues, report, and follow up to resolution Support guest experiences through VIP room preparation, honeymoon turndowns, and special requests Maintain and report on housekeeping equipment and machinery Perform additional duties as assigned by lodge management Package: Salary: Negotiable, dependent on experience Accommodation: Live-in provided To apply, please send your updated CV, reference letters, qualifications, and a recent head & shoulders photo Please note: Only candidates meeting the listed requirements will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 7 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.