Duty Manager – Housekeeping

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Duty Manager – Housekeeping Jobs in Hoedspruit, Limpopo, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com

Title: Duty Manager – Housekeeping

Company: ExecutivePlacements.com

Location: Hoedspruit, Limpopo, South Africa

Recruiter:

Bright Search Recruitment (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

JHB002890/Tori

Date posted:

Sunday, May 10, 2026

Location:

Hoedspruit, South Africa

SUMMARY:

About the Role:

Take full responsibility for the running of the Housekeeping Division including the following:

Package:

• Competitive Salary DOE
• Live-in position with meals on duty;
• Pension fund;
• Staff Lodge Nights;
• Work cycle – 21 days – 7 days off;
• Annual leave – 15 days
• Housekeeping & Rooms
• Division
• Laundry
• Housekeeping Budget, Purchasing & Stock Control
• Management of Housekeeping Team

POSITION INFO:

Qualifications and experience required:

• Minimum 2 -3 years Housekeeping Management experience in a 5 star boutique operation or Big 5 reserve with in a similar lodge environment;
• Budget & Stock Control Experience
• Room Division or Front of House Experience – a plus;
• Hospitality and Service training experience – a plus;
• Valid Drivers licence and own reliable transport

Leadership

• Strong leadership & mentoring skills – Listen, Inspire and Empower the team to perform their duties to the best of their ability and according to company standards;
• Make the team feel valued in order for them to assist you to drive the department;
• Strong management skills;
• Problem solving skills;

Personality

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (listening skills, verbal communication etc);
• Positive attitude, Self-motivated, Confident;
• Sense of humour;
• Sense of adventure;

Specific Job Skills

• Strong People skills;
• Strong guest focus to ensure guest expectations are exceeded;
• Flexibility – adapt successfully to changing situations and environments;
• Attention to detail;
• Proactive person with well-developed concept of the importance of providing a world-class guest experience;
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines;
• High energy levels & drive to get things done;
• Planning & organizing;
• An appreciation of other cultures;
• Introduce new ideas that will enhance the department and its activities;

Computer Skills

• Computer literate

Literacy and Numeracy

• Fluent in English (speak, read and write);
• Excellent literacy skills (writing of emails, viewing web pages;

Team Player Ability

• Flexibility;
• Strong time-management skills;
• Demonstrable team member qualities;