Looking for a Game Lodge General Manager job in Limpopo? What Next Recruitment is currently hiring an experienced hospitality professional to manage a luxury safari lodge in the Greater Makalali Private Nature Reserve. This exciting live-in hospitality vacancy is ideal for candidates with previous game lodge management experience who are ready to lead a professional safari operation. If you have strong leadership skills, lodge operations experience, and a passion for tourism and hospitality, apply now and submit your CV today.
Overview
What Next Recruitment is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Game Lodge General Manager to oversee the daily operations of a professional safari camp located in the heart of Limpopo’s renowned Greater Makalali Private Nature Reserve. This is a full-time live-in hospitality management opportunity offering a competitive salary package and the chance to work in one of South Africa’s premier safari destinations.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring exceptional guest experiences, managing lodge staff, overseeing hospitality operations, and maintaining high operational standards across all departments. This role is ideal for hospitality professionals with previous safari lodge management experience and a strong understanding of luxury tourism, guest relations, and lodge administration.
Working within the wildlife and tourism industry, the Game Lodge General Manager will play a key role in driving operational excellence, improving guest satisfaction, and ensuring the lodge operates efficiently and profitably. Candidates with leadership experience in safari camps, game reserves, or luxury lodges are strongly encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the daily operations of the game lodge and safari camp
- Lead and supervise hospitality, housekeeping, maintenance, and kitchen teams
- Ensure exceptional guest service and customer satisfaction at all times
- Oversee lodge budgets, stock control, and operational expenses
- Coordinate staff scheduling, training, and performance management
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness, safety, and lodge presentation
- Handle guest bookings, lodge administration, and operational reporting
- Ensure compliance with hospitality industry regulations and company standards
- Monitor lodge maintenance and coordinate repairs when required
- Support business growth through excellent hospitality management practices
Requirements
Essential Requirements
- Previous experience working in a Game Lodge General Manager role
- Strong background in safari lodge or hospitality management
- Excellent leadership and team management skills
- Exceptional communication and guest relations abilities
- Knowledge of lodge operations, tourism, and hospitality services
- Ability to work in a remote live-in environment
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Professional and well-organized approach to management
Preferred Requirements
- Qualification in Hospitality Management, Tourism, or a related field
- Experience managing luxury safari camps or private game reserves
- Financial management and budgeting experience
- Valid driver’s license
- Knowledge of South African tourism and hospitality standards
Benefits
- Competitive salary package of R30,000 – R35,000 per month
- Live-in accommodation included
- Opportunity to work in a luxury safari lodge environment
- Career growth within the hospitality and tourism industry
- Exposure to high-end lodge and wildlife tourism operations
- Supportive and professional work environment
- Unique work-life experience in a private nature reserve
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply now by submitting a full and updated CV to the recruitment team.
Email your job application to: donna@whatnextrecruitment.co.za
Early applications are encouraged as interviews may begin before the closing date.