Assistant Management Couple
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A five-star boutique safari lodge perched above the Klaserie River, in the heart of the Greater Kruger, is seeking a capable ASSISTANT MANAGEMENT COUPLE.
This is an ideal opportunity for a couple who work well as a team; one partner taking the lead on lodge operations, the other guiding guests through Big Five game drives and walking safaris. The lodge is intimate and guest-focused, so both roles require a genuine hands-on approach and a love of remote bush living.
Core Criteria:- Previous experience in camp management, and in professional field guiding, is essential
- FGASA Lead Trails qualification and valid firearm competency required for the field guide role
- Strong leadership and organisational ability for the management role
- Excellent guest interaction and communication skills
- Comfortable living and working in a remote, unfenced reserve environment
- Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work well as part of a small team
- Flexible and adaptable; willing to step in wherever needed
- Oversee day-to-day lodge operations and staff coordination
- Manage stock control, ordering, and basic administration
- Uphold service standards and guest satisfaction throughout the stay
- Conduct game drives and lead walking safaris/bush walks for guests
- Track and interpret wildlife with a strong focus on guest safety
- Build rapport with guests and share knowledge of the reserve's ecology
- Live-in position; accommodation and meals
- Salary DOE R20-30kpm p/p
- Medical aid and provident fund contributions after 4 months
- 21 annual leave days