CEO Luxury Safari Company, Cape Town

3 weeks ago

Cape Town, South Africa The Right Company Full time

**Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Luxury Safari Company - Cape Town - Competitive Salary with Benefits**

We are a currently recruiting for an experienced CEO for a leading luxury safari company specializing in creating unforgettable wildlife experiences for discerning travellers. With a strong commitment to conservation, sustainability, and exceptional service, we have established ourselves as a premier brand in the industry. We are currently seeking a visionary and experienced Chief Executive Officer to lead our team and drive our company's growth and success.

Position Overview:
As the CEO, you will be responsible for providing strategic leadership, setting the company's direction, and overseeing all aspects of operations. Based at our Head Office in Cape Town, you will collaborate closely with the executive team, ensuring our luxury safari experiences continue to exceed expectations and our brand remains synonymous with excellence.

Essential Requirements:

- Proven experience as Chief Executive Office / Hotel GM / Safari Lodge or relevant role.
- Understanding of business functions such as HR, Finance, marketing, Operations of a Hotel or Safari business.
- Demonstrable competency in strategic planning and business development.
- Working knowledge of data analysis and performance/operation metrics.
- Working knowledge of IT/Business infrastructure and MS O365.
- Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities.
- Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills.
- Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving.
- Qualified in Business Administration, Hotel management, or relevant field, MBA is a plus.
- Developing and implementing commercial strategies according to company goals and objectives aiming to accelerate growth.
- Conducting market research and analysis to create detailed business plans on commercial opportunities (expansion, business development etc.)
- Understand the requirements of existing customers to ensure their needs are being met.
- Act and direct relevant department to acquire new customers and manage client relationships (new and existing.)
- Collaborate with and coordinate diverse teams (marketing, sales, finance, operations etc.)
- Build and maintain profitable partnerships with key stakeholders.
- Assist in setting annual financial targets and budget development and monitoring.
- Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Implementation of the Strategy of the Division reporting to the Board of Directors.
- Establishing policies that promote company culture and vision as per Strategy provided.
- In conjunction with GM’s, set comprehensive goals for performance and growth through a detailed business plan for the business.
- Oversee daily operations of the company and the work of key executives in Marketing, Sales, Reservations, Finance, Operations and IT including systems.
- Lead Management and employees to encourage maximum performance and dedication.
- Evaluate performance by analysing and interpreting data and metrics.
- Write and submit reports monthly to the Chairman of the board.
- Manage critical relationships with partners including clients and suppliers.
- Cost control throughout business according to budgets.

Key Performance Areas:

- Leadership and Strategic Input.
- Company growth.
- Statutory Obligations - company and government.
- Financial Performance to ensure business health.
- Risk Monitoring.
- Human Resource Management according to policies and procedures.
- Industry trends and service delivery.
- Customer satisfaction.

Please send updated CV in WORD together with a recent, professional head and shoulders photograph, current salary, and recent references.

**PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED EXPERIENCE**

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