SUMMARY:
A luxury safari property in Bela Bela, Limpopo is seeking an experienced, mature and highly motivated Camp Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of the property and ensure exceptional guest service, hospitality and presentation standards.
This is a senior, hands-on operational role requiring strong leadership, excellent guest relations and the ability to take full ownership of the overall guest experience.
POSITION INFO:
REQUIREMENTS:
- 5+ years' experience as a Camp Manager, Lodge Manager, Assistant GM or similar senior hospitality role
- Luxury safari lodge, private villa or five-star hospitality experience essential
- Strong leadership and staff management skills
- Excellent guest relations and communication skills
- Experience managing the complete guest journey
- Luxury hosting experience including meals, drinks and special occasions
- Experience overseeing housekeeping, maintenance and F&B operations
- Strong stock control and beverage management experience
- Experience with retail/curio sales and revenue generation
- Basic financial, budgeting, cost-control and cash-handling knowledge
- Strong administration and reporting skills
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making ability
- Computer literate with hospitality systems
- Valid Driver's Licence and confident safari/lodge driving ability
- Fluent English; additional languages advantageous
- Mature, professional, well presented and highly organised
- Hands-on, flexible and able to work under pressure
- Three contactable managerial references required
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Take full responsibility for daily camp operations
- Ensure exceptional, personalised guest experiences
- Oversee arrivals, departures, meals, activities and special occasions
- Manage guest preferences, dietary requirements and special requests
- Lead, motivate and manage the team
- Conduct daily staff briefings and monitor performance
- Ensure SOPs and luxury service standards are maintained
- Conduct daily room and property inspections
- Oversee housekeeping, maintenance and property presentation
- Manage F&B service, beverage stock and minimise wastage
- Monitor stock, purchasing and regular stock takes
- Drive beverage, activity, private experience and retail revenue
- Ensure accurate guest billing and financial controls
- Compile operational reports
- Liaise with Head Office and senior management
- Proactively identify challenges and implement solutions
- Assist across all operational areas when required
PACKAGE:
- Salary: R16,000 per month
- Single live-in accommodation provided
- Meals included
- Provident fund
- 7 consecutive days off per month
- 21 consecutive days annual leave
LOCATION: Bela Bela – Limpopo
START DATE: Position to be filled by 20 September 2026
