Job Summary
Safari JOBS is recruiting for an Executive Housekeeper opportunity with a highly regarded luxury hospitality property in a sought-after Big 5 reserve setting. This is a superb vacancy for an experienced, hands-on, and detail-oriented housekeeping professional to join an established operation where exceptional presentation, refined guest comfort, and consistently high service standards are central to the overall guest experience. The property positions itself as a 5 star reserve based destination with luxury accommodation, dining, wellness, and conferencing offerings, reflecting a polished and multi-faceted hospitality environment. This role will suit a strong leader with excellent organisational ability, a keen eye for detail, and a genuine passion for creating welcoming, immaculate, and memorable guest spaces. It is an especially attractive opportunity for someone who enjoys being actively involved in daily operations while also driving standards, structure, team motivation, and overall departmental excellence within a premium hospitality setting. For the right candidate, this offers the appeal of a rewarding career in an upscale bush environment that combines lifestyle appeal with convenient accessibility, being situated approximately two hours from Pretoria. ??????? ???????????? ??? ???????????? Clear criminal record; Excellent employment track record – references will be verified; Excellent English fluency & literacy; Computer literate; Hotel School Diploma or equivalent in Hospitality/Accommodation services; Solid experience as a Housekeeping Manager/Executive in a 5 star environments Finer attention to detail and maintaining a guest centric approach in everything; Ability to drive change and to look for operational efficiencies / synergies; In-depth knowledge of laundry operations; Excellent communication skills and developed emotional intellect ??? ????????????��??? Managing the housekeeping department efficiently according to company policies and 5 star standards; Responsible for delivering excellent guest service at all times and maintaining highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene in all areas of the property; Monitor staff productivity and day to day admin and operational functions; Responsible for monitoring the consumption and procurement of guest amenities, linen, chemicals and cleaning supplies; Provide oversight, support, and guidance to the housekeeping team, while planning, preparing, and implementing ongoing training and development initiatives; Staff rostering and leave planning; Relevant meetings, handovers, and briefings with housekeeping department team; Ensure all public areas are maintained and consistently presented to the highest standard; Maintaining guest satisfaction by responding to their housekeeping needs efficiently; Relevant maintenance reporting; Relevant reporting prepared and presented to the GM ??????????��? / ??????? / ???? ????? Basic monthly remuneration of approx. R25 – R28, 000.00 NEG. PLUS - Accommodation (partly/basically furnished) & own bathroom; 2 meals per day from the staff canteen; Provident fund - 100% coverage by the company; Medical Aid membership is a compulsory part of the package, offering employees the security of ongoing cover, with the full contribution payable by the employee; Uniform and laundry thereof; Complimentary staff shuttle service is provided for shift transport, with pick-up before each shift and drop-off after each shift for staff living within approximately 20 km of the property in surrounding local communities. Work Cycle: 21 days on, 7 days off Must be flexible and open to possible change in line with operational requirements. ??????????? ??????? Please submit your ??-??-???? ???? ??, a recent ????-???-????????? ??????????, copies of relevant ?????????????? / certificates, and contactable references for your ???? ????? ?????. Written reference letters to be included if available. We sincerely value every application submitted. While only shortlisted candidates who meet the role requirements will be contacted, you are most welcome to follow our advertising & social media platforms for future opportunities that may better align with your profile.