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Thornybush

Lodge Management Couple (Permanent) Limpopo- Hoedspruit -Other
Publication: 30 Nov 2020

Job Description

SASEKA TENTED CAMP 5*
Thornybush Nature Reserve, Hoedspruit, Limpopo

An exciting opportunity exists at Thornybush. We are looking for a Lodge Management Couple to join the team and lead our 5* Lodge, Saseka Tented Camp. We are looking for a couple to fulfil both hospitality and safari requirements. Saseka is one of our newest lodges and the jewel in the Thornybush group of lodges.

In a nutshell:
We are looking for a Lodge Management Couple who will create a world class experience for both our guests and our people. We require individuals who are high performance and driven by collaboration and a team environment.

What you will be doing:
• Assist the Head of Lodges with the overall running of the lodge
• Ensuring that Thornybush is recognised as an award winning and world leading lodge
• Ensuring the profitability of the lodge
• Leading the teams
• Assisting with all health and safety protocols
• Ensuring all COVID19 compliances
• Upholding the Thornybush brand and overall standards
• Ensuring that you are continually developing in the business
• Oversee All Departments
• Timeous support and communication with other departments
• Co-ordinate central procurement / deliveries and invoicing
• Daily administration tasks
• Reservations / Apex
• Responding to emails relating to Lodge Operations
• Monthly tasks
• Leave rosters and people related issues
• Ensuring that we provide our guests with a world class safari experience
• Leading the Rangers, Trackers, Night porters and Maintenance teams based at your lodges
• Working with Head Guide to oversee fleet vehicles
• Hosting

As a member of the Thornybush family we demonstrate an attitude which reflects:
• High Performance
• Teamwork
• Solutions orientated
• Adaptability
• Accountability
• Agility
• Integrity
• Professionalism
• Ongoing learning and development
• Forward thinking
• Change agent
• Proactive
• Results orientated
• Critical Thinker
• Commitment
• Ambition
• Passion
• Thornybush spirit

Availability

ASAP

Salary

Basic + 50% medical aid + 7.5% contribution to Provident Fund

Required Qualifications

Soft Skills:
• Excellent communicator
• Proven track record of achieving results | goals
• Proven track record of successfully leading a large team (leading, motivating coaching etc)
• Strong problem-skills
• Ability to make quick but sound decisions
• Emotional intelligence

Technical Skills:
• Excellent command of the English language a second language would be to your advantage
• Computer literate
• Technologically savvy
• Basic accounting and or bookkeeping skill
• Health & Safety Level 1
• Drivers licence
• Ranger: FGASA Level 3 + DEAT registration + PDP + Rifle

Requirements:
• No less than 5 years in a lodge management role
• Academic qualification – Hospitality diploma | degree or similar

Location

Hoedspruit

General Details

Position: Lodge Management Couple [Hospitality + Safari (Ranger FAGASA Level 3]
Permanent: Basic + 50% medical aid + 7.5% contribution to Provident Fund
Accommodation: on site
Work cycle: 6 weeks on 2 weeks off or 3 weeks on 1 week off

How to apply:
Please send your 3 page CV as an attachment to shireen@thornybush.com (click on 'Apply Now') and use SASEKA LODGE MANAGEMENT in the subject line.

We look forward to engaging with you.

Application details

Contact Name :Shireen

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