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Assistant Lodge Manager Jobs in Hoedspruit, Limpopo, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com
Title: Assistant Lodge Manager
Company: ExecutivePlacements.com
Location: Hoedspruit, Limpopo, South Africa
Recruiter:
Bright Search Recruitment (Pty) Ltd
Job Ref:
JHB003141/Tori
Date posted:
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Location:
Hoedspruit, South Africa
SUMMARY:
Assistant Lodge Manager
Key responsibilities include:
- Acting Lodge Manager in the absence of the LM.
- Take full responsibility for the management of the following teams.
- Front of House:
- Inspire, stimulate and lead the FOH team
- Maintain the Pan FOH system
- Day Sheets / Rooming List / Arrival Report
- Reception, Curio Shop and Switch Board
- Banking, Invoices and Gratuities
- Welcome & Good Bye
- Site Inspections – Show Time
- Guest Feedback – Centricity Feedback system
- Housekeeping:
- Inspire, stimulate and lead the Housekeeping team
- Maintain the Housekeeping standards with in the Lodge
- Spot check of rooms & turndowns
- Staff Uniform Control
- Lodge Maintenance:
- Inspire, stimulate and lead the Lodge Maintenance team
- Control and supervise the Lodge Maintenance teams
- Work closely with the Maintenance Manager
- Preventative maintenance service schedules
- Staff Accommodation
- Understanding of building, refrigeration, electricity, air conditioners, gardening, pool care, firefighting equipment & vehicles
- Pest Control
Health & Safety:
- Work closely with the Reserve Security Manager on the Health & Safety management of the Lodge
- Head up the Lodge Health & Safety committee
- Risk assessments for the Lodge
- Firefighting equipment / drill
- Provide a safe working environment for all staff
Other Responsibilities
- Finance & Budgeting:
- This includes compiling monthly reports, participate in the budget process and managing budget lines.
- Budget expenditure & control
- Monthly finance meeting
- Human Resources:
- Staff development and training
- Staff management
- Staff welfare & staff morale
- Inspire, stimulate and lead the team and maintain discipline
- Manage leave cycles and training files
- Knowledge of food & beverage
- Hosting of guest
- Guest Delight and bush banqueting
- Ensure any negative guest feedback is addressed and solutions found
- Assist Head Ranger / Snr Ranger team with Vehicle Inspections
- Go on Safari to ensure that we deliver on our safari experience
POSITION INFO:
Qualifications and experience required: Minimum 5 years Management experience in a 5 star boutique operation or Big 5 reserve with in a similar lodge environment Hospitality management qualification Strong Operational and Financial experience High Emotional Intelligence Hospitality and service training experience Room Division Experience Practical with some experience in maintenance Valid drivers license and own transport
