Lodge GM/Lodge Management Couple

2 weeks ago

Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, South Africa Hospitality Hire Full time R1 200 000 - R2 400 000 per year
Position: Lodge GM/Lodge Management Couple
5* Game Lodge, Sabi Sands
South African Citizens only - No work permits

This rare opportunity invites an accomplished hospitality leader or management couple to take the helm of a premier lodge set in the heart of one of Africa's most celebrated wilderness areas. You will oversee every element of lodge life, ensuring that exceptional guest experiences, conservation integrity, and operational excellence exist in perfect balance.
This is more than a management role. It's a calling to create a living sanctuary where world-class hospitality coexists with nature, culture, and community.

Your Role
As the guardian of this renowned safari experience, you will lead with vision, passion, and precision, ensuring every guest moment reflects the soul of the bush and the spirit of true hospitality.
  • Guest Experience: Be the face and host of the lodge, personally welcoming guests, anticipating needs, and ensuring every stay feels personal, seamless, and unforgettable.
  • Operations Leadership: Direct and coordinate all lodge departments, including front of house, housekeeping, food & beverage, maintenance, spa, and guiding - maintaining uncompromising quality and attention to detail.
  • People & Culture: Mentor and inspire your team, cultivating professionalism, positivity, and shared purpose in every department.
  • Financial Stewardship: Manage budgets, procurement, and inventory with accountability and efficiency.
  • Conservation & Community: Uphold our sustainability commitments and lead meaningful conservation and community initiatives within the reserve.
  • Health & Safety: Ensure strict compliance with environmental, health, and safety standards, maintaining readiness and resilience across all operations.
What You Bring
  • Minimum 5 years of senior lodge or hospitality management experience within a luxury safari environment.
  • Proven leadership that blends operational excellence with hands-on hosting.
  • Deep understanding of safari logistics, guest safety, and luxury-level service delivery.
  • Solid grasp of compliance, financial control, and environmental best practice.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and problem-solving skills; calm, adaptable, and solutions-driven.
  • Passion for wilderness, conservation, and authentic guest connection.
  • Relevant tertiary qualification(s) in hospitality, tourism, or management.
Why This Role
You'll live and lead in one of South Africa's most extraordinary destinations, shaping unforgettable experiences for guests while protecting and celebrating the wild places that make them possible. Here, every decision contributes to something greater: a legacy of excellence, sustainability, and heart.

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