kendrickrecruitment

Assistant Management Couple

kendrickrecruitment

Hoedspruit, Limpopo, South AfricaFull timePosted Aug 3, 2026

Job description

Assistant Management Couple | Luxury Game Lodge | Hoedspruit ? Salary: R30,000 combined ? Live-in ✅ Provident Fund Contribution Kendrick Recruitment is currently seeking a dynamic Assistant Management Couple for a luxury game lodge based in Hoedspruit. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced hospitality couple who are passionate about guest service, wildlife and lodge operations.

Position 1: Assistant Manager (Front of House) Key Responsibilities Lead, manage and train the Front of House team. Deliver exceptional guest service from arrival to departure. Oversee room checks, camp readiness and guest experiences. Manage guest accounts, payments, petty cash and gratuities. Coordinate stock control, ordering and central store stock takes.

Organise special guest experiences including bush breakfasts and sundowners. Conduct weekly town trips when required. Assist with lodge administration and daily operations.

Requirements

Previous experience in a 4 or 5-star lodge environment. Strong Front of House experience is essential. Excellent guest relations and hosting skills. Strong administrative, organisational and planning abilities. Hands-on leadership and staff management experience. Exceptional attention to detail and presentation standards.

Position 2: Assistant Manager / Field Guide Key Responsibilities Conduct game drives on a rotational basis. Deliver engaging interpretive guiding and exceptional guest experiences. Assist with lodge operations and management duties. Oversee lodge maintenance and property upkeep. Support staff management, training and development.

Assist with lodge administration and operational planning. Manage the lodge's social media platforms. Conduct weekly town trips when required.

Requirements

Previous experience within a 4 or 5-star lodge environment. Strong guiding background with Trails Guide qualification preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

FGASA Level

  1. FGASA Lead Trails Guide. FGASA ARH. First Aid Level
  2. Valid PrDP. OR NQF Level 2 (including Unit Standards 8440 & 8478). VPDA. First Aid Level
  3. Valid PrDP. Package Salary of R30,000 combined. Live-in position. Provident Fund contribution. Opportunity to join a luxury game lodge with excellent career growth potential. Interested couples are invited to submit their CVs to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please note that if you do not hear from Kendrick Recruitment within 7 working days, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.