<p><strong><span style="color:rgb(57, 59, 64);"><span style="background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">Management Couple 5-Star Boutique Lodge – Northwest Province, South Africa</span></span></strong></p><p style="text-align:start"><strong><span style="color:rgb(57, 59, 64);"><span style="background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">Salary R80,000 CTC</span></span></strong></p><p style="text-align:start"><span style="color:rgb(57, 59, 64);"><span style="background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">We are seeking a professional, experienced management couple to take on the leadership of a newly refurbished 5-star boutique lodge located in the Northwest Province of South Africa.</span></span></p><p style="text-align:start"><span style="color:rgb(57, 59, 64);"><span style="background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">This is a live-in, full-time position ideal for a couple with complementary strengths across guest services, back-of-house operations, guiding, reservations, and wellness/spa.</span></span></p><p style="text-align:start"><strong><span style="color:rgb(57, 59, 64);"><span style="background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">Responsibilities</span></span></strong></p><p style="text-align:start"><span style="color:rgb(57, 59, 64);"><span style="background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">-Lodge General Manager / Guest Experience</span></span></p><p style="text-align:start"><span style="color:rgb(57, 59, 64);"><span style="background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">-Oversee daily operations of guest-facing departments</span></span></p><p style="text-align:start"><span style="color:rgb(57, 59, 64);"><span style="background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">-Reservations, bookings, guest check-in/out, concierge services</span></span></p><p style="text-align:start"><span style="color:rgb(57, 59, 64);"><span style="background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">-Lead front-of-house team to deliver exceptional 5-star service</span></span></p><p style="text-align:start"><span style="color:rgb(57, 59, 64);"><span style="background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">-Manage online platforms, OTA listings, rate strategy, andguest reviews</span></span></p><p style="text-align:start"><span style="color:rgb(57, 59, 64);"><span style="background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">-Spa & wellness coordination (spa experience beneficial)</span></span></p><p style="text-align:start"><span style="color:rgb(57, 59, 64);"><span style="background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">-Ensure readiness for post-refurbishment reopening</span></span></p><p style="text-align:start"><span style="color:rgb(57, 59, 64);"><span style="background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">-Operations / Guiding / Maintenance)</span></span></p><p style="text-align:start"><span style="color:rgb(57, 59, 64);"><span style="background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">-Guiding activities (must have valid guiding qualifications: FGASA Level 1+, valid PDP, First Aid)</span></span></p><p style="text-align:start"><span style="color:rgb(57, 59, 64);"><span style="background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">-Oversee grounds, infrastructure, vehicles, and basic maintenance</span></span></p><p style="text-align:start"><span style="color:rgb(57, 59, 64);"><span style="background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">-Stock control, supplier management, logistics</span></span></p><p style="text-align:start"><span style="color:rgb(57, 59, 64);"><span style="background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">-Support in staff scheduling, security, SOP development</span></span></p><p style="text-align:start"><span style="color:rgb(57, 59, 64);"><span style="background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">-Back-of-house finance management, budgeting, payroll support</span></span></p><p style="text-align:start"><strong><span style="color:rgb(57, 59, 64);"><span style="background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">Requirements (Combined as a Couple)</span></span></strong></p><p style="text-align:start"><span style="color:rgb(57, 59, 64);"><span style="background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">-Minimum 35 years ofexperience managing or co-managing a 5-star lodge or boutique hospitality property</span></span></p><p style="text-align:start"><span style="color:rgb(57, 59, 64);"><span style="background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">-Strong administrative and financial acumen</span></span></p><p style="text-align:start"><span style="color:rgb(57, 59, 64);"><span style="background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">-Experience in reservations and booking systems</span></span></p><p style="text-align:start"><span style="color:rgb(57, 59, 64);"><span style="background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">-At least one partner must have valid guiding qualifications and theability to lead guest activities</span></span></p><p style="text-align:start"><span style="color:rgb(57, 59, 64);"><span style="background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">-Spa or wellness experience ishighly beneficial (certification not mandatory but preferred)</span></span></p><p style="text-align:start"><span style="color:rgb(57, 59, 64);"><span style="background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">-Proven experience managing staff teams, recruitment, and training</span></span></p><p style="text-align:start"><span style="color:rgb(57, 59, 64);"><span style="background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">-Computer literate Office, cloud systems, POS/PMS</span></span></p><p style="text-align:start"><span style="color:rgb(57, 59, 64);"><span style="background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">-Strong interpersonal and communication skills</span></span></p><p style="text-align:start"><span style="color:rgb(57, 59, 64);"><span style="background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">-High attention to detail and guest experience</span></span></p><p style="text-align:start"><span style="color:rgb(57, 59, 64);"><span style="background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">If you are interested, please apply to Ilze@</span></span><a href="Apply Below" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(57, 59, 64);"><span style="background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">Apply 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