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Urgent: Guide & Lodge Management Couple - Luxury Lodge - Klaserie Reserve | Sl
HotelJobs Thursday, 26 February 2026 1Job Summary
⭐ NEW URGENT Couple Vacancy – Klaserie (Greater Kruger) ? ? Assistant Management Couple – Remote Luxury Safari Lodge – Klaserie Private Nature Reserve ➡️ Live-in (House Provided) | 6 Weeks On / 2 Weeks Off | Start ASAP Kendrick Recruitment is urgently seeking a hands-on Assistant Management Couple for a luxury safari lodge situated in a remote area of the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve (approximately 1.5–2 hours from Hoedspruit). This is a high-energy, all-rounder role for a couple who genuinely love the bush, thrive in remote settings, and are comfortable covering multiple departments in a busy operation with a small team. This lodge has a high percentage of repeat guests and maintains non-negotiable standards, so the successful couple must be guest-focused, detail-driven, and committed to building a long-term future in the bush. Important Notes (Non-Negotiable) • This is a highly remote location, candidates must be comfortable living far from town • Role is best suited to an energetic couple who enjoy being hands-on across departments • Unfortunately, couples with children cannot be accommodated due to the remoteness of the lodge and accommodation setup • Pets may be considered, however, pets are not permitted in guest areas Work Cycle & Start Date • 6 weeks on / 2 weeks off • Start date: Immediately / ASAP • Couple will report to lodge managers and support operations, including running the lodge when managers are on leave Package • Salary: R30;000 gross (slightly negotiable for strong candidates) • R3;000 food allowance (not paid in cash) • 50% Discovery medical aid contribution and provident fund contribution after probation • Live-in - house provided Candidate Requirements Her (Front of House / Operations) • This is a full-time FOH role, not a “FOH who also guides” role • Minimum 4-star lodge experience in a FOH / lodge operations capacity essential • Strong admin, planning, and organisational skills highly beneficial • Confident team leader, flexible, and willing to handle a wide scope of duties • Strong guest interaction and hosting ability essential Him (Guiding + Maintenance + Operations Support) • Minimum 4-star lodge experience, guiding background essential, trails preferred • Must hold valid guiding qualifications and compliance (see below) • Hands-on, practical, able to oversee maintenance and lodge upkeep • Comfortable with stock oversight, guest hosting, and operational coverage when managers are off Guiding Qualifications (Minimum Compliance Requirements) Candidate must have either: Option A: • FGASA NQF2, FGASA Lead Trails Guide, FGASA ARH • First Aid Level 1, PRDP OR Option B: • FGASA NQF2 including unit standards 8440 and 8478 and VPDA • First Aid Level 1, PRDP Plus: • CATHSSETA certificate and valid registration with NDT • SASSETA rifle proficiency minimum .375 (Unit Standards 117705, 123519, 119651) • If using a personal rifle, it must have a valid “for business purposes” licence Role Overview (Hands-on, multi-department) Her Responsibilities (FOH / Admin / Staff Management) • Staff management, training, and oversight • Central stores stocktakes and ordering (with chefs) • Support menu planning and kitchen coordination (experience advantageous) • Guest hosting, service flow, and lodge “lock up” duty on roster • Room checks, guest prep, special touches, creative detail and standards control • Weekly town trips when required • Strong admin including guest accounts, payments, petty cash balancing, gratuity processing • Orders captured and checked on arrival • Cover FOH team leave when needed • External set-ups (sundowners, bush stops, special events) • Proactive oversight of all lodge areas, ensuring standards are maintained at all times His Responsibilities (Guiding / Maintenance / Ops Support) • Two game drives per day (rotation basis when lodge manager is on site) • Staff management and oversight when lodge manager is on leave • Drinks and wine stock control • Oversee lodge and property maintenance and upkeep • Guest hosting and “lock up” duty on roster • Camp preparation checks and standards control • Weekly town trips when required • Support lodge management and GMs • Light admin support • Operational coverage and oversight when lodge manager is off To Apply Please submit the following for both candidates: • CVs • Copies of valid qualifications and certificates (guiding compliance essential) • Contactable references • Recent head and shoulders photographs ? Please Note: If you do not receive feedback within 7 working days, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.
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