
Head Guide and Lodge Manager couple or singles
- Kathu, Northern Cape
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Managing lodge operations including guest services, housekeeping, and maintenance
- Leading and coordinating safari excursions and nature walks
- Ensuring guest satisfaction and resolving any issues that may arise
- Managing staff, providing training, and overseeing performance
- Handling reservations, check-ins, and check-outs
- Maintaining lodge facilities and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations
- Developing and implementing marketing strategies to attract guests
- Previous experience in a similar role within the hospitality industry
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Strong leadership abilities and the ability to work well under pressure
- Knowledge of wildlife, local attractions, and conservation practises
- Valid driver's licence
- A degree or diploma in Hospitality Management or related field
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in lodge management and guiding
- Knowledge of reservation systems and basic accounting principles
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
- Ability to multitask and prioritise tasks effectively
- Additional certifications in guiding or hospitality management
- Experience working in remote or wilderness lodge settings
- Knowledge of local languages or cultural practises
- Experience in developing and implementing eco-tourism initiatives
- Work in a remote lodge setting with limited access to amenities
- Flexible working hours including weekends and public holidays
- Exposure to outdoor elements and wildlife
- Physical fitness and ability to undertake strenuous activities
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