Management Couple Beach And Wildlife Reserve

Port Alfred, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Job Description


OverviewMy Client a Wildlife Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape with a Deluxe 5 Star Lodge is urgently recruiting for a management couple to fill the following positions : He - Wildlife Reserve Manager and She: Lodge Anchor / Executive HousekeeperRemuneration Structure:

  • Salary : Negotiable (for the couple): Basic salary will be discussed during interviews. However, under COVID conditions candidates need to be negotiable & look rather to future earnings when the industry rights itself. So they may need to look at a reduced offer for now which would be amended later on when the lodge is back on track.
  • Live in accommodation provided
Critical Requirements for these roles:Reserve Manager :
  • Matric
  • Tertiary Diploma (or related qualification) : Conservation Management , Eco / Wildlife Management or similar
  • Field / Trails guiding would assist application
  • Proven Safari / Game reserve management experience
  • Maintenance Management : Vehicles etc
  • Road and drainage maintenance
  • Fence Maintenance
  • Anti Poaching experience
  • Game Count and Feeding experience as may be required from time to time
  • be able to work well in multi-disciplinary teams
  • have a passionate interest in conserving natural resources
  • love outdoor life and animals
  • have good health and physical fitness
  • be practical and self-sufficient
Lodge Anchor / Executive Housekeeper
  • Matric
  • Hospitality / Hotel Management diploma - preferred
  • Must be proven & experienced in managing, training, cost control and have strong administrative skills
  • Relationship building, with staff, guests, the community, the industry (agents and other lodges)
  • Strong leader who has been in charge of employees before
  • Lateral thinking ability
  • Initiative
  • Must be able to cope under pressure to meet guests needs
  • Good interpersonal skills and communication with staff and guests
  • Attention to detail
  • Diligence and self-motivation to meet deadlines
  • Willingness/ability to share information and teach and inspire others
  • Computer and financial skill
  • Work experience as an Exec Housekeeping / Supervisor or similar role
  • Hands-on experience with cleaning and maintenance tasks for large organizations
  • Ability to use industrial cleaning equipment and products
  • Excellent organizational and team management skills
  • Stamina to handle the physical demands of the job
  • Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends
Collectively the couple will be required to perform in the following areas and display the following attributes:
  • Display Mature Initiative
  • Must be able to cope under pressure to meet guests needs
  • Good interpersonal skills and communication with staff and guests
  • Attention to detail
  • Diligence and self-motivation to meet deadlines
  • Willingness/ability to share information and teach and inspire others
  • Computer and financial skill
  • Effective leadership & management skills
  • Plan and manage lodge and individual job operations effectively
  • Drive the broader goals of the group as required by Head Office
  • Knowledge of Game Reserve Operations required
  • Computer literate
  • Able to handle pressure & difficult situations if required
  • Able to multitask & deliver as required in accordance with company standards
  • Adherence to all company practices
  • Leading, training and motivating the team
  • Drive the lodges quality plan and implement all required standards
Unfortunately, due to location we are unable to accept candidates with pets & young children.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1324548
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    R25000 - 30000 per month
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Port Alfred, Eastern Cape, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned