Please submit a brief motivation and CV in Word format only and detailsof the position you are applying for? Please include any written references and current contact telephone numbers and email addresses for previous employers, for referencing purposes. When listing previous employer experience please list your current or latest position FIRST followed by previous positions in descending order. Please give details on the following if possible? What is your availability for interviews and do you have transport for them? Do you have a notice period or preferred starting date to commence employment? Where is your home base and where are you situated now? If you are currently employed do you have a particular reason for wanting to leave or resigned & does your employer know you are leaving? Please only apply for this vacancy if you fit the profile? If you have a particular requirement or area of preference please let us know and we will do our best to find you the most suitable position.

Applications to be accompanied by a resume, certificates will be required at an interview. Please email your CV in Word format only directly to: jobs@lodge-placements.co.za Att: ROB (ECOLANDELA Lodge-placements)

Package: 

- Self catering on site shared accommodation 

- 50% medical aid 

- Provident Fund 

- R4000 per month 

Please submit a brief motivation and CV in Word format only and detailsof the position you are applying for? Please include any written references and current contact telephone numbers and email addresses for previous employers, for referencing purposes. When listing previous employer experience please list your current or latest position FIRST followed by previous positions in descending order. Please give details on the following if possible? What is your availability for interviews and do you have transport for them? Do you have a notice period or preferred starting date to commence employment? Where is your home base and where are you situated now? If you are currently employed do you have a particular reason for wanting to leave or resigned & does your employer know you are leaving? Please only apply for this vacancy if you fit the profile? --- If you have a particular requirement or area of preference please let us know and we will do our best to find you the most suitable position.

Applications to be accompanied by a resume, certificates will be required at an interview. Please email your CV in Word format only directly to: jobs@lodge-placements.co.za Att: ROB (ECOLANDELA Lodge-placements)

We urgently need a MATURE experienced person ( who also has knowledge of food and beverage control to build up our new Restaurant) for a Lodge Manager position. It could be a single person who will not mind living in the bush on his /her own. OR alternatively we would open the position for a couple where HE must have conservation and guiding qualifications to be our Reserve Manager and start introducing game and other new projects we would like to start in our Nature Reserve. Both positions are challenging as we are still new and would like these persons to grow with the business and therefore be part of implementing systems which is why experience is important to us. 

Introduction: 

- Our Reserve is situated in the Soutpansberg mountain outside Makhado in Limpopo, which is a natural heritage site and birding and walking trail hotspot including various mammals (but not the big 5) and has two of the following new Lodges; 

- The lodge Lodge is a 10 chalets, Venda cultural experience & Fair Trade ECO- Lodge which has been operating for 5 years and still has a lot of challenging systems to be put into operation and practice. 

- Drumbeat Restaurant is a new venue for functions and fine dining 

- Lokovhela lodge a 4 Chalet self-catering small lodge under renovation and building extensions, which must be managed to open soon. 

- New ideas for project developments are continuously proposed and offer a challenging opportunity for own initiative to grow. (Like e.g. a overland safari camp) We are looking for ; A mature, well presentable, friendly hosting , conservation and guiding incl PDP licence ,strong managerial personality, who is willing to build and train our loyal friendly Venda staff team to grow a successful conservation Nature and trails and activities and Lodge Hospitality service and to participate personally and physically when the need arises in the work being done. 

- Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in lodge management with a passion for the industry of excellent service. - Excellent communication skills 

- STRONG management skills

- Computer literate – especially Word, Excel and Outlook 

- Assist with implementing and using Pan-strat control system 

- Food and Beverage manager to build up our Restaurant, Venue 

- Knowledge of building and maintenance 

- Excellent English literacy ( and preferably German or French understanding ) 

- Drivers licence ( PDP required ) 

- Managing the day to day operations of the lodges and nature reserve: 

- Great people skills – HOSTING and interaction with both local and international guests.

- Nature conservation and ranger duties 

- Guiding and activities as well as bar 

HOSTING: 

- Reservations – Front of House assistance (FOH) 

- Admin, finance control  

- Cell and satellite phones & modem, logbook control 

- Monthly computer use and back-up control 

- Cellar, bar and key control 

- Petrol ,diesel and car log control 

- System and budget control 

- Vehicle and all machinery management

- Solar hot-water and electricity management 

- Maintenance control and preferable building experience 

- Security and anti-poaching control 

- Hygiene and Safety and first-aid implementing & control 

- Recruitment, selection, training and development of staff – 

- STRONG leader with our Venda team 

- Fair Trade policy in developing community projects 

- Adhering to our rules and regulations 

- Environmental Reserve and Eco-lodge management 

- Road, firebreak, fence and trails maintenance control 

- New game introduction and control 

- New project proposal & management 

- Marketing and Sales of lodge (locally) 

- Controlling costs and expenses 

- Garden & pool maintenance 

- Monthly work rooster control 

- Any wedding, functions and conference experience would be an added bonus. 

- Positive energy and attitude and as role-model; TEAM PLAYER 

- Daily meetings and delegating to our Managers /Supervisors in all departments 

- Regular REPORTING to owners and head-office in Pretoria 

- CEO/GM Meeting agenda and minutes when at the lodge 

We offer:

- A salary of R12 000 depending on experience which includes accommodation of a self-catering flat and meals during working hours. Conditions of employment under the Hospitality act with flexible shifts working hours according to the Lodge operational requirements.

- A 3 Months “Fixed term contract” including our Rules and Regulations and code of conduct, a Job-description as well as a detailed handover Introduction file of responsibilities. 

Please submit a brief motivation and CV in Word format only and detailsof the position you are applying for? Please include any written references and current contact telephone numbers and email addresses for previous employers, for referencing purposes. When listing previous employer experience please list your current or latest position FIRST followed by previous positions in descending order. Please give details on the following if possible? What is your availability for interviews and do you have transport for them? Do you have a notice period or preferred starting date to commence employment? Where is your home base and where are you situated now? If you are currently employed do you have a particular reason for wanting to leave or resigned & does your employer know you are leaving? Please only apply for this vacancy if you fit the profile? --- If you have a particular requirement or area of preference please let us know and we will do our best to find you the most suitable position.

Applications to be accompanied by a resume, certificates will be required at an interview. Please email your CV in Word format only directly to: jobs@lodge-placements.co.za Att: ROB (ECOLANDELA Lodge-placements)

- Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in lodge management with a passion for the industry of excellent service. - Excellent communication skills 

- STRONG management skills 

- Computer literate – especially Word, Excel and Outlook

- Assist with implementing and using Pan-strat control system 

- Food and Beverage manager to build up our Restaurant, Venue 

- Knowledge of basic building and maintenance 

- Excellent English literacy ( and preferably German or French understanding ) 

- Drivers licence ( PDP would be advantage) 

- Managing the day to day operations of the lodges: 

- Great people skills – HOSTING and interaction with both local and international guests. 

- Reservations – Front of House (FOH) 

- Admin, finance control 

- Rooms /Housekeeping control 

- Kitchen / Restaurant quality control o Inventory /Stock control

- Cell and satellite phones & modem, logbook control 

- Monthly computer use and back-up control 

- Cellar, bar and key control 

- Petrol ,diesel and car log control 

- System and budget control 

- Good Maintenance Experience and preferable building experience 

- Security, Hygiene and Safety control

- Recruitment, selection, training and development of staff – HUMAN RESOURCES file management 

- STRONG leader with our Venda team 

Applications to be accompanied by a resume, certificates will be required at an interview.
Please email your CV in Word format only directly to: jobs@lodge-placements.co.za   Att: ROB (ECOLANDELA Lodge-placements)

- Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in lodge management with a passion for the industry of excellent service. - Excellent communication skills
- Computer literate – especially Word, Excel and Outlook
- Assist with implementing and using Pan-strat control system
- Food and Beverage manager to build up our Restaurant, Venue
- Knowledge of basic building and maintenance
- Excellent English literacy ( and preferably German or French understanding )
- Drivers licence ( PDP would be advantage)

Managing the day to day operations of the lodges:

- Great people skills – HOSTING and interaction with both local and international guests.
- Reservations – Front of House (FOH)
- Admin, finance control
- Rooms /Housekeeping control - Kitchen / Restaurant quality control
<- Inventory /Stock control
- Cell and satellite phones - Monthly computer use and back-up control
- Cellar, bar and key control
- Petrol ,diesel and car log control
- System and budget control
- Good Maintenance Experience and preferable building experience
- Security, Hygiene and Safety control
- Recruitment, selection, training and development of staff – HUMAN RESOURCES file management
- STRONG leader with our Venda team
- Fair Trade policy in developing community projects
- Adhering to our rules and regulations
- Environmental Reserve and Eco-lodge manager
- Marketing and Sales of lodge (locally)
- Controlling costs and expenses
- Controlling wages and staff working hours and shifts and leave control for monthly salary reports
- Monthly work rooster
- Guest & Staff meals control
- Wedding , functions and conference experience wil be an added bonus.
- Positive energy and attitude and as role-moddell; TEAM PLAYER
- Daily meetings and delegating to our Supervisors in all departments
- CEO/ GM meeting agenda and minutes and reporting - Regular REPORTING to owners and head-office in Pretoria

- A salary of R12 000 depending on experience which includes accommodation of a self-catering flat and meals during working hours. Conditions of employment under the Hospitality act with flexible shifts working hours according to the Lodge operational requirements.
- A 3 Months “Fixed term contract” including our Rules and Regulations and code of conduct, a Job-description as well as a detailed handover Introduction file of responsibilities.
We require;- An up to date CV with employment history and one recent portrait photo including last 3 working reference letters and contact persons required for work ethic and character evaluation. - First introduction interview in Pretoria head-office followed by a Lodge visit is required followed by another detailed re-evaluation in Pretoria with the CEO/ owner.

R5-10 000 pm depending on candidate.

Please submit a brief motivation and CV in Word format only and detailsof the position you are applying for? Please include any written references and current contact telephone numbers and email addresses for previous employers, for referencing purposes. When listing previous employer experience please list your current or latest position FIRST followed by previous positions in descending order. Please give details on the following if possible? What is your availability for interviews and do you have transport for them? Do you have a notice period or preferred starting date to commence employment?  Where is your home base and where are you situated now? If you are currently employed do you have a particular reason for wanting to leave or resigned & does your employer know you are leaving ? Please only apply for this vacancy if you fit the profile? If you have a particular requirement or area of preference please let us know and we will do our best to find you the most suitable position.

Applications to be accompanied by a resume, certificates will be required at an interview. Please email your CV in Word format only directly to: jobs@lodge-placements.co.za Att: ROB (ECOLANDELA Lodge-placements)

Please submit a brief motivation and CV in Word format only and detailsof the position you are applying for? Please include any written references and current contact telephone numbers and email addresses for previous employers, for referencing purposes. When listing previous employer experience please list your current or latest position FIRST followed by previous positions in descending order.  Please give details on the following if possible? What is your availability for interviews and do you have transport for them? Do you have a notice period or preferred starting date to commence employment? Where is your home base and where are you situated now? If you are currently employed do you have a particular reason for wanting to leave or resigned & does your employer know you are leaving? Please only apply for this vacancy if you fit the profile? --- If you have a particular requirement or area of preference please let us know and we will do our best to find you the most suitable position.

Applications to be accompanied by a resume, certificates will be required at an interview. Please email your CV in Word format only directly to: jobs@lodge-placements.co.za Att: ROB (ECOLANDELA Lodge-placements)  

Both suitably qualified and experienced Guide FGASA, pDP,first aid etc. Chef experience in a similar environmemt Please submit a brief motivation and CV in Word format only and detailsof the position you are applying for? Please include any written references and current contact telephone numbers and email addresses for previous employers, for referencing purposes. When listing previous employer experience please list your current or latest position FIRST followed by previous positions in descending order. Please give details on the following if possible?  What is your availability for interviews and do you have transport for them? Do you have a notice period or preferred starting date to commence employment? Where is your home base and where are you situated now? If you are currently employed do you have a particular reason for wanting to leave or resigned & does your employer know you are leaving? Please only apply for this vacancy if you fit the profile? If you have a particular requirement or area of preference please let us know and we will do our best to find you the most suitable position.

Applications to be accompanied by a resume, certificates will be required at an interview. Please email your CV in Word format only directly to: jobs@lodge-placements.co.za Att: ROB (ECOLANDELA Lodge-placements)

Lodge managers Salary package of R25 000 per month for the couple, which will include meals and accommodation. Medical aid, pension, etc will be the responsibility of the candidate and is not offered as part of the package. The salary for the appointment of a seperate manager and assistant manager, would be negotiable if we decide to go that route. The cadidates will need to have experience in the game lodge industry (in all the areas as detailed in the attached job description).

- Report to the General Manager

- Oversee all lodge staff 

Main Duties:
- Oversee all Heads of Departments 

- Oversee all other staff via the HOD’ s

- Oversee all aspects of the lodge to ensure the lodge runs smoothly and an excellent standard of service is maintained. Attention to detail is of utmost importance

- Manage the lodge organogram and ensure that the lodge staff structure is maintained in the best possible state to ensure cost effectiveness without having a negative impact on quality and service

- Implement the Vision of the lodge through staff training and mentorship, and identify staff with the potential for improvement

- Instil passion and pride into the work ethic of the lodge staff

- Instil Team Work as part of the work ethic in the lodge

- Strive to continually improve the lodge occupancy levels

- Lodge Managers are expected to use initiative and be innovative. Ideas and initiatives must first be discussed with the General Manager and Trustees before being implemented to ensure suitability and effectiveness

- Maintain, and update where required, the lodge Policies and Procedures file. All changes and updates must be approved by, and copied to, the General Manager

- Liaison with other sections in the Game Reserve, such as boat activities, etc.

- Assist in any other duty as required

Duties with regards to Departments
Every Department:

- Delegate supervision duties to HOD’s (as described for every department) and follow up on the performance of these duties.

- Ensure that all departments function within budget constraints without lowering quality and standards.  Limit all unnecessary wastage.

- Oversee all stock control in conjunction with the responsible persons.

- Compile a six-monthly performance appraisal on HOD’s and assist the HOD’s to do the same for their subordinates.

- Compile a monthly lodge report on all departments and present it at the monthly Management Meeting.  This report is handed to the General Manager by the 10^th of each month who will attach it to the minutes of the meeting.

This reports is a compilation of the following aspects:

- Income and Expenditure Analysis

- Occupancy Analysis

- Activity Analysis

- Food Cost Analysis

- Monthly Bar Income, Cost, Profit and Commission Analysis

- Mpalane Occupancy Analysis

- Other aspects; such as maintenance, health & safety and training

Department Kitchen:

- Oversee menus, food quality and presentation, stock orders and controls, hygiene and staff training

- Quality control and service is of utmost importance

Department Activities:

- Oversee the smooth running of activities and vehicle maintenance via the Assistant/Activities Manager

Department Housekeeping:

- Oversee the smooth running of Housekeeping, stock orders & controls via the Head Housekeeper

- Oversee maintenance and cleanliness of furnishings, soft furnishings and linen

- Receive monthly stock figures from the Executive Housekeeper and incorporate it in the Monthly Report

- Cleanliness is of utmost importance, decline in standards are quickly noticed by guests

Department Hosting:

- Management undertakes a large portion of these duties themselves, but can and will delegate/allocate as required

- Conduct regular spot checks to ensure that hosting duties are performed to satisfaction, if delegated

- Junior staff with identified potential should be included in the hosting duties for training purposes, and it also makes them feel part of the Team

- Top quality service and guest interaction is of utmost importance

Department Bar:

- Oversee the Bar Manager with bar duties, stock rotation & ordering, stock control and ensure hygiene is maintained to the best possible standard

- Receive daily stock figures from the Bar Manager and incorporate it in the Stock Control spreadsheet, investigate anomalies with the Bar Manager

- Receive periodic stock take figures from Bar Manager, compare with stock control figures and investigate and correct anomalies with the Bar Manager

- Assist the Bar Manager to do a monthly bar stock take.  Investigate anomalies that emerge from the monthly stock take with the Bar Manager

- Assist the Bar Manager in the preparation of the monthly staff bar accounts

Department Reception:

- Ensure that all admin is done to specification and accurately.  Conduct spot checks to ensure this

- Ensure that all required figures and documentation are sent up to the main office regularly

Department Maintenance and Garden
Falls under Assistant Manager:

- Oversee routine and basic maintenance

- Oversee the maintenance schedule of equipment and vehicles allocated to the lodge and liaise with the reserve Maintenance Manager where assistance is required, through submission of the required Work Request Forms

- Oversee the maintenance of the gardens at the lodge, Mpalane and at staff accommodation

- Oversee the maintenance of the pools

- Oversee the water supply to the lodge - quality, constancy

Department self-catering camp:

- Oversee smooth running of the self-catering camp

- Oversee maintenance of grounds, buildings, pool, equipment, furnishings and soft furnishings and linen at Mpalane

- Oversee the cleanliness of the self-catering camp

- Oversee the water supply to the lodge - quality, constancy

Staff - General:

- Oversee staff welfare.

- Co-ordinate and keep track of staff days off, sick leave and annual leave.  Keep track of absenteeism and reasons therefore

- Ensure staff members are aware of their duties and perform them to the required high standards and professionalism

- Oversee the issue and maintenance of staff uniforms.  Ensure staff members are always dressed in the correct uniform and are neat and clean when dealing with guests

- Allocate the tips received in a fair manner every 2 months

- Draw up a general staff training plan in conjunction with HOD's and co-ordinate and oversee the implementation of this plan. Regular in-house training by Management is of utmost importance to ensure maintenance of standards

- Maintain discipline: Dealing with problems & issues at hand. Liaise with General Manager should a Disciplinary Hearing be required

- Interviewing of applicants for vacant positions in conjunction with the General Manager and Trustees

Due to the fact that the Lodge Managers are a couple, responsibilities for certain departments have been allocated to each person according to their strengths and expertise, HOWEVER, these areas of responsibility are not mutually exclusive and both Lodge Managers are expected to supervise any area, when the need arises.

Fgasa and normal statutory requirements - with about 2 years big 5 experience 

- Single - no pets 

- Prefer non-smoker 

- Deat 

- PDP 

- First Aid

- Must be able to converse with vip's Passionate about the bush 

- Live in own small house 

- Starting salary level 1 Fgasa = R4500 

- Level 2 FGASA Fgasa = R5500 

- Medical aid, pension, uniforms

- Food while in duty 

- All field guide expenses paid (fgasa, pdp etc) 13th cheque 

- 6 days off per month 

- 18 days annual leave 

Will be responsible for: 

Bar – 8 barmen, 1 bar manager, managing stock, maximise sales, maintain budgeted GP%, continuous training of staff. Dining – 16 waiters, 2 supervisors, continuous training of staff, ensure excellent service to guests. Kitchen – work very closely with Exec Chef to control food costs, presentation of meals, menu planning, etc. Implement and maintain systems where necessary, interacting and hosting guests. More detailed job description will be in your contract of employment. Gross salary R15 000, Live in, meals, no pension, no medical, 3 weeks on, 1 week off, incentives based on performance, 3 months probation. Please submit a brief motivation and CV in Word format only and detailsof the position you are applying for? Please include any written references and current contact telephone numbers and email addresses for previous employers, for referencing purposes. 

Depending on experience - Salary R 18,000-00 to R 20,000-00 

Please submit a brief motivation and CV in Word format only and detailsof the position you are applying for? Please include any written references and current contact telephone numbers and email addresses for previous employers, for referencing purposes. When listing previous employer experience please list your current or latest position FIRST followed by previous positions in descending order. Please give details on the following if possible?  What is your availability for interviews and do you have transport for them? Do you have a notice period or preferred starting date to commence employment? Where is your home base and where are you situated now?  If you are currently employed do you have a particular reason for wanting to leave or resigned & does your employer know you are leaving? Please only apply for this vacancy if you fit the profile? If you have a particular requirement or area of preference please let us know and we will do our best to find you the most suitable position.

- Oversee the running of the reserve and maintaining its budget 

- Oversee the workshop and manage the Reserve 

- Administrator and Reserve Maintenance Manager

- Oversee and manage the Rangers Department 

- All conservation related activities 

- Continually update the reserves management plan 

- Co-ordinate research and involvement with Rhodes University

- Anti-poaching 

- Staff Training and Development 

- Reserve Human Resources 

The position is live-in, though benefits etc. will need to be negotiated based on experience. This position needs to be filled by someone who has experience in this field and has a very strong character, must be assertive and take initiative, must have a firearm competency.

Please submit a brief motivation and CV in Word format only and detailsof the position you are applying for? Please include any written references and current contact telephone numbers and email addresses for previous employers, for referencing purposes. When listing previous employer experience please list your current or latest position FIRST followed by previous positions in descending order. Please give details on the following if possible? What is your availability for interviews and do you have transport for them? Do you have a notice period or preferred starting date to commence employment?  Where is your home base and where are you situated now? If you are currently employed do you have a particular reason for wanting to leave or resigned & does your employer know you are leaving ?  Please only apply for this vacancy if you fit the profile? If you have a particular requirement or area of preference please let us know and we will do our best to find you the most suitable position.

Applications to be accompanied by a resume, certificates will be required at an interview. Please email your CV in Word format only directly to: jobs@lodge-placements.co.za Att: ROB (ECOLANDELA Lodge-placements)

Preferably a recognised hotel management or a business management qualification.

EXPERIENCE:

At least 7years’ practical on-the-job experience within an establishment in the hospitality industry.

SCOPE AND GENERAL PURPOSE:

To effectively manage the day-to-day operations of the Hotel and to oversee marketing of the lodge consistent with Company Standards to achieve optimum financial results. 

Income R10 000pm live in single

RESPONSIBLE FOR:

Monitoring and managing the conduct and performance of all operations staff within the Hotel organization. 

LIAISES WITH:

All Directors and all employees of all departments.

LIMITS OF AUTHORITY: 

- Implement "one-up" hiring, dismissal, and transfer policy with respect to all employees, permanent and part-time. 

- Capital expenditure and maxima of operating expenditure as per Company policies and procedure 

- Implement "one-up" on any management and senior staff salary increases in consultation with Managing Director 

- No aesthetic, decorative or construction changes without referral to and permission of the Managing Director 

- Press statements or publications, advertising and promotional materials first to be checked out "one-up" with Managing Director before comments or release to media

- Dealing with a go-slow, strike or unrest situation "one-up" (circumstances permitting) 

SUMMARY OF MAIN DUTIES FINANCIAL:

- Control costs and expenses whilst maximizing revenue and income to achieve optimum profitability 

- Prioritize capital expenditure requirements and to implement these quickly after approval to forestall additional costs through delays. 

- Control salaries and wages focusing on reducing labour costs and overstaffing. 

MARKETING AND SALES:

- Identify Company needs and market trends and through liaison with marketing, sales and service departments with the approval of the Managing Director, implement appropriate policies or activities timeously. Develop relationships with tour operators/travel agents and others who place bookings with the lodge.

- In conjunction with the above, monitor the Hotel’s SWOT analysis in order to improve the hotel’s strengths, reduce the impact of weaknesses/threats and take timeous advantage of all opportunities offered. 

ADMINISTRATION: 

- Ensure that Hotel financial rand general reporting is on time and correct. 

- Ensure that all Hotel reports, as required by the Company directors, are correct and timorously submitted. 

HUMAN RESOURCES: 

- Effectively monitor Hotel management and strive for ongoing development and high morale of the entire workforce through training, communication and interaction between hotel management and staff.

- Identify management potential and development needs of employees and agree appropriate action with the Managing Director 

- Implement job descriptions and any Company performance appraisal procedures. 

COMMUNICATIONS: 

- Ensure effective communication through the continuous and undistorted flow of information between all the departments, lower management and employees and the Lodge Manager’s office, by holding periodic meetings. 

STANDARDS: 

- Maintain and improve agreed physical, behavioral and quality standards of employees. 

EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENT:

- Participate in agreed meetings with external bodies and organizations. 

- Establish environmental monitoring systems in the area and feedback to Managing Director. 

PRODUCTIVITY 

- Agree with the Managing Director on productivity and performance goals and ensure that these goals are achieved. 

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- To ensure the efficient management and operations of all departments. 

- To ensure that each department contributes towards any agreed budgeted levels 

- To provide effective leadership through professional, human resource management and the encouragement of subordinates. 

- To carry out regular, meaningful performance appraisals conducted in such a manner that effective, open, two-way communication is maintained. 

- To follow up and ensure that the agreed action and developmental plans identified at these appraisals are being effected. 

- To carry out monthly performance reviews, coach and direct activities of employees to achieve desired performance. 

- To ensure that subordinates are totally conversant with and practising good labour relations procedures. 

- To ensure that subordinates are totally conversant with and implementing all Company policies and procedures.

- To review and analyze monthly reports, results, highlight problem areas and take appropriate action to rectify poor performance.

- To ensure that all financial targets are being achieved, e.g. through purchase discounts, sundry debt collection, etc. 

- To compile and agree meaningful, achievable budgets through accurate research and application of in-depth knowledge of the industry. 

- To make recommendations for salary increases for subordinate staff, basing these recommendations on objective performance reviews and market-related equivalent positions. 

- To stay "close to the guest" and maintain effective communication with him or her at all times through dialogue and social interaction. 

- To ensure that complaints or problems from guests, tour operators, guides, visitors or staff are actioned without delay and that effective follow-up action takes place to avoid any recurrence. 

- To ensure that the Company's training and skills development objectives are achieved. 

- To attend all Company social and promotional functions, eg INDABA maintaining a high profile with current and prospective clients. 

- To be aware of current trends in the industry and make suggestions how these could be implemented for the benefit of the Company and the Hotel. 

- To attend meetings and training courses as required and continually strive for the improvement of own professional skills. 

- To liaise and work closely with central reservations office to ensure that realistic, achievable sales of accommodation are taking place. 

- To maintain effective working relationships with the Company’s marketing agents to ensure that a many bookings as possible for guests to stay at the Hotel are pursued. This includes working with Reservations on rates that are based on the true costs of housing a guest per day determined by a prescribed formula that is updated at least on a quarterly basis or more frequently if rising costs will affect the profitability of the company.. 

AMPLIFIED DUTIES: 

1.1 To ensure that all administrative procedures are completed correctly and submitted timeously. 1.2 To ensure that attendance registers are completed daily in accordance with statutory requirements 1.3 To ensure that ordering and cashing up procedures are strictly adhered to at all times 1.4 To ensure maximum security in all areas under your control and the security of all Hotel assets 1.5 To ensure that defects and faults are reported to the Managing Director or maintenance person and actioned without delay and repaired or replaced as quickly as possible 1.6 To maintain high standards of morale and a neat, clean personal appearance of yourself and all staff 1.7 To ensure fair and equitable discipline, yet complying with Company rules and regulations 1.8 To investigate and action the causes of any staff grievances or complaints 1.9 To be aware of all statutory regulations affecting safety and health and ensure that any safety or health hazard found is rectified at once 1.10 To ensure that orders are placed for, and deliveries received of, alcoholic and other beverages and that these are stored the storeroom and / or fridges. 1.11 To ensure that the bar has sufficient stocks of beverages and any other items associated with the bar, for sale to customers and that every item issued from the bar is accounted for. 1.12 To conduct periodic inspections of the entire Hotel premises as per any prescribed check-lists and ensure that all assets of the Company are present; that fixtures and fittings are secure; that lights, air conditioners and other electrical equipment and appliances, are operational and that general cleanliness and tidiness are evident throughout the Hotel. 1.13 To ensure that weekly stocktaking of beverages and other articles entrusted to Bartenders is conducted and make reports to the Managing Director on unusual or excessive shortages discovered 1.14 To receive completed monthly Stock Control Report sheets relating to furniture, equipment, glassware, crockery and cutlery, etc. from the Assistant to the Manager, Head Chef and Bartender and after checking these to retain the reports on file 1.15 To ensure that the packing of beverages, and beers in particular, within the storeroom is effected in such a way that the oldest stocks are kept separated from new stocks to prevent stale beverages being sold to customers and to minimise losses of revenue through expired items 1.16 To ensure that the security of guests' and visitors’ motor vehicles parked on Hotel premises, is secured and maintained by the continual presence, sobriety and alertness of the Company’s Watchman. 1.17 To ensure that all monies received from Receptionists or any other source are properly accounted for, and retained in a safe and secure place until banking or for approved expenditure 1.18 To stand in for the Assistant to the Manager on his/her day of rest. 1.19 To visit the reception office, restaurant, bar and kitchen regularly on each shift and ensure that all staff are present and productive and that there are no problems in any sphere 1.20 To investigate complaints made by guests about rooms, furniture, and other equipment in the rooms and to rectify, or arrange for any faults to be rectified, as soon as reasonably and practicably possible 1.21 To establish whether requests by a guest for food to be served out of the restaurant in his or her may be authorised (only in unique and exceptional circumstances) eg. sickness, lack of suitable attire for the restaurant, at night, etc and to advise the Senior Waitress on duty that it may be permitted 1.22 To liaise with the Front Office Supervisor regarding discoveries of defects or shortcomings relating to general housekeeping practices or to arrange for emergency cleaning of an area eg. food or drink spills in the foyer, balcony, restaurant or dirty public toilets 1.23 To conduct float checks and cash-ups of Reception at the change or completion of shifts or duty 1.24 To ensure that the late shift Receptionist receives all necessary documents for the processing of “night audit” procedures 1.25 To ensure the general hygiene and cleanliness of the Hotel premises 1.26 To inspect all fire-fighting equipment eg fire hose reels, extinguishers, etc. to ensure that such equipment is present and that regular checking and servicing of such equipment has been effected and if not to arrange for immediate attention thereto 1.27 To ensure that all stocks and supplies are timeously requested, correct stock levels maintained and stored under optimum conditions 1.28 To ensure that operating equipment is in good working order and used properly and not abused 1.29 To ensure effective communication by attending meetings as required and to impart information to all staff as and when required 1.30 To hold regular on-the-job training sessions to ensure that staff can perform all their duties correctly and efficiently 1.31 To maintain a high degree of interest in self-development and demonstrating this by undertaking appropriate educational courses and making constructive suggestions for realistic improvements in and around the Hotel 1.33 Generally, to ensure that the National Quality Standards relating to the professional, efficient and economic operation of a superior hospitality establishment are implemented and complied with, without compromise

Management couple for 5 * lodge. Must have 5* lodge experience and suitably qualified. Guiding background preferable. Partner must be able to handle admin and finance (Basic Bookeeeping) Income R20-30000 pm live in depending on qualifications experience and background. A single lodge manager may be considered if thepartner is unsuitably qualified and would then be a single only live in position with salary adjusted accordingly to candidate.

Please submit a brief motivation and CV in Word format only and detailsof the position you are applying for? Please include any written references and current contact telephone numbers and email addresses for previous employers, for referencing purposes. When listing previous employer experience please list your current or latest position FIRST followed by previous positions in descending order.Please give details on the following if possible?  What is your availability for interviews and do you have transport for them? Do you have a notice period or preferred starting date to commence employment? Where is your home base and where are you situated now? If you are currently employed do you have a particular reason for wanting to leave or resigned & does your employer know you are leaving? Please only apply for this vacancy if you fit the profile? --- If you have a particular requirement or area of preference please let us know and we will do our best to find you the most suitable position. 

Applications to be accompanied by a resume, certificates will be required at an interview. Please email your CV in Word format only directly to: jobs@lodge-placements.co.za Att: ROB (ECOLANDELA Lodge-placements)

Please submit a brief motivation and CV in Word format only and detailsof the position you are applying for? Please include any written references and current contact telephone numbers and email addresses for previous employers, for referencing purposes. When listing previous employer experience please list your current or latest position FIRST followed by previous positions in descending order. Please give details on the following if possible? What is your availability for interviews and do you have transport for them? Do you have a notice period or preferred starting date to commence employment? Where is your home base and where are you situated now? If you are currently employed do you have a particular reason for wanting to leave or resigned & does your employer know you are leaving? Please only apply for this vacancy if you fit the profile? If you have a particular requirement or area of preference please let us know and we will do our best to find you the most suitable position.

Requirements: 

- Worked in the bush before 

- Very well qualified in aromatherapy, reflexology, swedish massage, indian head massage

- Single masseuse well presented (photo required) 

- A fun person who is confident and is great with people 

- Would also oversee the housekeeping department as a secondary role. This is essential to the role! 

- Will assist in hosting (normally once a week), and other areas should there be no massages. 

Package: 

- R 5000.00 pm gross + 25% commission on treatments 

- Accommodation: own room and bathroom

- Food: all in - Medical aid ; 50% with permanent contracts only. 

- Fixed term contract of 3 months to begin with. 

- 6 weeks work cycle followed by 2 weeks leave. 

- 2 additional weeks of annual leave in 2nd year only and forwards. 

 

Availabilty Immediate 

Additional points: 

- Those applicants that apply must be very aware of the lodge and understand that we are in a remote area and not close to pubs, cinemas, parties etc. 

- Please do not send applicants who are not suited for this position as per point 1. They must have a pretty keen mind on wanting the position here and not just “looking around”! 

- I would like to interview applicants up here so they can see the camp as well; stay at least one night (bring a friend/family etc). 

- Flexible regarding the financial package depending on their qualifications and suitability. 

Please submit a brief motivation and CV in Word format only and detailsof the position you are applying for? Please include any written references and current contact telephone numbers and email addresses for previous employers, for referencing purposes. When listing previous employer experience please list your current or latest position FIRST followed by previous positions in descending order. Please give details on the following if possible? What is your availability for interviews and do you have transport for them? Do you have a notice period or preferred starting date to commence employment? Where is your home base and where are you situated now? If you are currently employed do you have a particular reason for wanting to leave or resigned & does your employer know you are leaving ? Please only apply for this vacancy if you fit the profile? If you have a particular requirement or area of preference please let us know and we will do our best to find you the most suitable position.

Applications to be accompanied by a resume, certificates will be required at an interview. Please email your CV in Word format only directly to: jobs@lodge-placements.co.za Att: ROB (ECOLANDELA Lodge-placements)

Please submit a brief motivation and CV in Word format only and detailsof the position you are applying for? Please include any written references and current contact telephone numbers and email addresses for previous employers, for referencing purposes. When listing previous employer experience please list your current or latest position FIRST followed by previous positions in descending order. Please give details on the following if possible? What is your availability for interviews and do you have transport for them? Do you have a notice period or preferred starting date to commence employment? Where is your home base and where are you situated now? If you are currently employed do you have a particular reason for wanting to leave or resigned & does your employer know you are leaving? Please only apply for this vacancy if you fit the profile?  If you have a particular requirement or area of preference please let us know and we will do our best to find you the most suitable position.

Applications to be accompanied by a resume, certificates will be required at an interview. Please email your CV in Word format only directly to: jobs@lodge-placements.co.za Att: ROB (ECOLANDELA Lodge-placements)

Please submit a brief motivation and CV in Word format only and detailsof the position you are applying for? Please include any written references and current contact telephone numbers and email addresses for previous employers, for referencing purposes. When listing previous employer experience please list your current or latest position FIRST followed by previous positions in descending order. 

The salary would be in the region of R4,500 – R5,000 per month, dependant on experience. 

- be single female