Overview

My Client a Wildlife Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape with a Deluxe 5 Star Lodge is urgently recruiting for a management couple to fill the following positions : He - Wildlife Reserve Manager and She: Lodge Anchor / Executive Housekeeper

Remuneration Structure:

Salary : Negotiable (for the couple): Basic salary will be discussed during interviews. However, under COVID conditions candidates need to be negotiable & look rather to future earnings when the industry rights itself. So they may need to look at a reduced offer for now which would be amended later on when the lodge is back on track.

Live in accommodation provided

Critical Requirements for these roles:

Reserve Manager :

Matric
Tertiary Diploma (or related qualification) : Conservation Management , Eco / Wildlife Management or similar
Field / Trails guiding would assist application
Proven Safari / Game reserve management experience
Maintenance Management : Vehicles etc
Road and drainage maintenance
Fence Maintenance
Anti Poaching experience
Game Count and Feeding experience as may be required from time to time
be able to work well in multi-disciplinary teams
have a passionate interest in conserving natural resources
love outdoor life and animals
have good health and physical fitness
be practical and self-sufficient

Lodge Anchor / Executive Housekeeper

Matric
Hospitality / Hotel Management diploma - preferred
Must be proven & experienced in managing, training, cost control and have strong administrative skills
Relationship building, with staff, guests, the community, the industry (agents and other lodges)
Strong leader who has been in charge of employees before
Lateral thinking ability
Initiative
Must be able to cope under pressure to meet guests needs
Good interpersonal skills and communication with staff and guests
Attention to detail
Diligence and self-motivation to meet deadlines
Willingness/ability to share information and teach and inspire others
Computer and financial skill
Work experience as an Exec Housekeeping / Supervisor or similar role
Hands-on experience with cleaning and maintenance tasks for large organizations
Ability to use industrial cleaning equipment and products
Excellent organizational and team management skills
Stamina to handle the physical demands of the job
Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends

Collectively the couple will be required to perform in the following areas and display the following attributes:

Display Mature Initiative
Must be able to cope under pressure to meet guests needs
Good interpersonal skills and communication with staff and guests
Attention to detail
Diligence and self-motivation to meet deadlines
Willingness/ability to share information and teach and inspire others
Computer and financial skill
Effective leadership & management skills
Plan and manage lodge and individual job operations effectively
Drive the broader goals of the group as required by Head Office
Knowledge of Game Reserve Operations required
Computer literate
Able to handle pressure & difficult situations if required
Able to multitask & deliver as required in accordance with company standards
Adherence to all company practices
Leading, training and motivating the team
Drive the lodges quality plan and implement all required standards

Unfortunately, due to location we are unable to accept candidates with pets & young children.

Management Couple - Beach and Wildlife Reserve