Hospitality and Outdoor
Starting Date: 1 Month Notice will be respected
Establishment: Game Lodge
Additional Benefits:
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Game Reserve Manager and Reservations / Events Coordinator Couple
Game Reserve – Naboomspruit – Limpopo
An exciting opportunity is available for a capable management couple or two experienced hospitality professionals to join a game reserve near Naboomspruit. The positions combine two crucial roles: Game Reserve Manager and Reservations/Events Coordinator.
. The successful candidates should be adaptable, organised and comfortable living and working in a rural reserve environment. The property is pet and child friendly, provided children are homeschooled.
Job Description & Requirements:
- Manage the reserve’s daily operational activities and maintain consistently high standards across the property.
- Oversee cattle management, including herd monitoring, grazing practices, animal welfare and coordination with relevant service providers.
- Assist with reserve maintenance, infrastructure, equipment, vehicles, fencing, water systems and general operational requirements.
- Coordinate staff duties, daily schedules and operational priorities.
- Monitor stock, supplies, maintenance needs and operational expenditure.
- Support responsible land, wildlife and natural resource management practices.
- Respond calmly and practically to operational challenges and emergencies.
- Cattle management experience is essential for the Game Reserve Manager.
- Previous experience in reserve, farm, lodge or rural property management is highly advantageous.
- Manage reservation enquiries, quotations, confirmations, amendments and cancellations accurately.
- Maintain organised guest records, booking information and payment follow-ups.
- Coordinate functions and events from the initial enquiry through to on-site delivery.
- Liaise with guests and operational teams regarding accommodation, catering, activities and special arrangements.
- Assist with guest communication before arrival, during their stay and after departure.
- Reservations, events, lodge administration or hospitality coordination experience is advantageous.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
- Candidates should demonstrate excellent organisation, attention to detail and guest service.
- The ability to work independently while contributing to a close operational team is important.
- Both candidates must be professional, dependable and comfortable with the demands of reserve life.
- A valid driving licence and practical problem-solving ability would be advantageous.
Package
- Salary: More or less R50,000 per month, depending on experience
- Accommodation: Live-out
- Lunch and dinner provided when on duty
- Pet friendly
- Child friendly, provided children are homeschooled
