Tourism/Hospitality - Other Tourism/Hospitality Port Alfred FULL TIME R25 000,00 - R30 000,00 (PER MONTH) Job Summary Overview My Client a Wildlife Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape with a Deluxe 5 Star Lodge is urgently recruiting for a management couple to fill the following positions : He - Wildlife Reserve Manager and She: Lodge Anchor / Executive Housekeeper Remuneration Structure: * Salary : Negotiable (for the couple): Basic salary will be discussed during interviews. However, under COVID conditions candidates need to be negotiable & look rather to future earnings when the industry rights itself. So they may need to look at a reduced offer for now which would be amended later on when the lodge is back on track. * Live in accommodation provided Critical Requirements for these roles: Reserve Manager : * Matric * Tertiary Diploma (or related qualification) : Conservation Management , Eco / Wildlife Management or similar * Field / Trails guiding would assist application * Proven Safari / Game reserve management experience * Maintenance Management : Vehicles etc * Road and drainage maintenance * Fence Maintenance * Anti Poaching experience * Game Count and Feeding experience as may be required from time to time * be able to work well in multi-disciplinary teams * have a passionate interest in conserving natural resources * love outdoor life and animals * have good health and physical fitness * be practical and self-sufficient Lodge Anchor / Executive Housekeeper * Matric * Hospitality / Hotel Management diploma - preferred * Must be proven & experienced in managing, training, cost control and have strong administrative skills * Relationship building, with staff, guests, the community, the industry (agents and other lodges) * Strong leader who has been in charge of employees before * Lateral thinking ability * Initiative * Must be able to cope under pressure to meet guests needs * Good interpersonal skills and communication with staff and guests * Attention to detail * Diligence and self-motivation to meet deadlines * Willingness/ability to share information and teach and inspire others * Computer and financial skill * Work experience as an Exec Housekeeping / Supervisor or similar role * Hands-on experience with cleaning and maintenance tasks for large organizations * Ability to use industrial cleaning equipment and products * Excellent organizational and team management skills * Stamina to handle the physical demands of the job * Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends Collectively the couple will be required to perform in the following areas and display the following attributes: * Display Mature Initiative * Must be able to cope under pressure to meet guests needs * Good interpersonal skills and communication with staff and guests * Attention to detail * Diligence and self-motivation to meet deadlines * Willingness/ability to share information and teach and inspire others * Computer and financial skill * Effective leadership & management skills * Plan and manage lodge and individual job operations effectively * Drive the broader goals of the group as required by Head Office * Knowledge of Game Reserve Operations required * Computer literate * Able to handle pressure & difficult situations if required * Able to multitask & deliver as required in accordance with company standards * Adherence to all company practices * Leading, training and motivating the team * Drive the lodges quality plan and implement all required standards Unfortunately, due to location we are unable to accept candidates with pets & young children. Zeebra Junction Specialist Recruitment Recruiter