Job Summary
A private Game lodge in the Malelane area is looking for an experienced Game Ranger and Lodge Manager couple for their upmarket establishment
Game Ranger, Responsibilities
- Hosting of guests
- Daily Game drives and Bush walks
- Maintenance of gardens, property and general upkeep of equipment and premises
- Basic Vehicle maintenance skills
- Responsible for all relevant property, facilities and equipment maintenance
Game Ranger, Requirements
- MUST HAVE at least 5 years in a Game Ranger, guest hosting/management role in a lodge environment – this is NOT negotiable
- FGASA level 2 (NQ4) or Professional NDT Registered
- Valid Driver’s License and PrDP
- Off-road driving in 4x4 vehicles
- Valid First Aid Certificate
- Rifle Accreditations and ARH
- Trails Guide qualification with VPDA
- Computer literate
- Experience with POS would be a benefit
- Astronomy knowledge would be advantageous
- Excellent operational experience encompassing all aspects of Lodge Management including Maintenance, gardens, equipment, guests, staff
- Must be professional and presentable
- No Pets and No children on site
- Ability to operate independently
- South African citizens only
Lodge Manager, Responsibilities
- Coordinate guests’ reservations, check-ins, check-outs
- Ensure a welcoming and friendly environment for guests
- Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and service addressing guest
concerns or complaints
- Arranging Bush delights, special occasions, special holidays etc.
- Supervise lodge staff members, create work schedules, assign tasks, arrange leave applications, gate applications and monitor staff performance
- Ordering and management of stock, consumables and all the assets of the lodge
- Monitor all financial transactions, including guest’s bills, accounts payable, and accounts receivable, ensuring accuracy and correct recording of information
- Meeting, greeting and hosting of all respective industry agents
- Overseeing of administrative duties
- Ensure high levels of standards are maintained at the lodge at all times
Lodge Manager, Requirements
- MUST HAVE at least 5 years Management experience in a 5-star Lodge environment – this is NOT negotiable
- Hospitality Management Diploma or equivalent
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a diverse team
- Excellent operational experience encompassing all aspects of Lodge Management including HR, Admin, Finance, FOH & Guest Experience
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities to manage multiple priorities effectively
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills to interact with guests, staff and external stakeholders.
- Good MS Office experience
- Familiar with NightsBridge Booking platform and Extranets or similar software
- Good understanding of financial management principles and experience with budgeting and cost control
- Marketing and Social Media experience
- Attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work under pressure
- Availability to work flexible hours as well as extra hours when required
- No Pets and No children on site
South African citizens only
Kencorp Executive Search
2005
P O Box 136893 Alberton North
2-10
Recruiter
About
Kencorp Executive Search was founded early 2005 and offers the combined expertise of 20 years of experience. Kencorp specializes in sourcing and placing professional and experienced candidates in the Hospitality, Pharmaceutical, FMCG, IT and Legal industries. We provide a fully comprehensive service including screening and reference checking for all our candidates which includes a candidate database and a guarantee period on all our candidates placed. This is to safe-guard you, our client, as well as the candidate and ensures that you are completely satisfied that you have made the right choice for your organization and that the candidate is happy in their new working environment.
Kencorp strives to bring you:
- Increased profits and sales
- Decreased costs
Kencorp is proud to be a member of APSO and runs the business strictly according to the APSO Code of Ethics. The Company prides itself in staff solutions for the ultimate results in Client needs and Candidate career choice. The aim is for successful permanent placements and Client/Candidate satisfaction. We are a BEE compliant company and have EME Certification.