LODGE MANAGER / MANAGEMENT COUPLE WANTED – LUXURY SAFARI LODGE | GREATER KRUGER REGION

Kendrick Recruitment is on the lookout for a dynamic, experienced Lodge Manager (or Management Couple) to take the reins at a stunning luxury safari lodge in the Greater Kruger region. This is an exciting opportunity for passionate hospitality professionals who thrive in the bush, love guest interaction, and can seamlessly lead a high-performing lodge team.

This opportunity is open to single applicants or management couples (with one partner ideally a qualified Guide). The lodge is flexible on rotational cycles, typically 6 weeks on / 2 weeks off, though alternative arrangements may be considered for the right candidates. This is a live-in position with meals provided, offering an incredible lifestyle in one of Africa’s most iconic safari destinations.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily lodge operations and ensure exceptional guest experiences
  
• Lead, motivate, and manage all lodge departments with confidence and care
  
• Maintain high service standards across front-of-house, housekeeping, food & beverage, and guiding teams
  
• Manage budgets, stock control, and operational reporting
  
• Ensure smooth guest flow from arrival to departure, delivering a seamless safari experience
  
• Handle guest relations, feedback, and special requests with professionalism
  
• Support staff development, training, and team cohesion
  
• Work closely with guiding teams (where applicable in a couple setup) to enhance guest experiences
  

Requirements

• Proven experience in a Lodge Manager or senior hospitality management role within a luxury safari environment
  
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage diverse teams
  
• Excellent guest relation and communication abilities
  
• Hands-on, adaptable, and solutions-driven approach
  
• Strong operational and financial acumen
  
• For couples: one partner must ideally be a qualified Guide with FGASA or equivalent experience
  
• Passion for wildlife, conservation, and luxury hospitality
  

What’s On Offer

• Live-in accommodation and meals provided
  
• Discovery medical aid contribution and provident fund contribution after probation
  
• Cycle: typically 6 weeks on / 2 weeks off (flexible for the right fit)
  
• Salary: Negotiable, dependent on experience (DOE)
  
• ASAP start date
  
• Opportunity to work in a world-class luxury safari environment in the Greater Kruger