TRAFFIC KwaZulu-Natal

Lodge Management Couple

Bushwise
South African Rand . ZAR 200,000 - 300,000

Job Description

Overview

An exclusive luxury lodge & spa situated in a remote mountain setting is seeking an experienced Lodge Management Couple to take full operational responsibility for the property. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to a dynamic couple with strong hospitality, guest service, and operational management experience, capable of delivering exceptional guest experiences while overseeing all lodge departments.

Responsibilities
  • Overall day-to-day management of the lodge and spa operations
  • Delivering a consistently high standard of guest service and personalised experiences
  • Financial management including budgeting, cost control, stock management, and reporting
  • Staff recruitment, training, scheduling, performance management, and team development
  • Upholding brand standards, lodge policies, and health & safety compliance
  • Liaising with head office and external suppliers
  • Ensuring seamless coordination between all departments
  • Guest relations, hosting, and handling of special requests and feedback
  • Front office, reservations, and revenue optimisation
  • Oversight of food and beverage service in collaboration with the kitchen team
  • Marketing support, guest communication, and reputation management
  • Event coordination and special occasion hosting
  • Maintenance and upkeep of buildings, infrastructure, vehicles, and equipment
  • Oversight of housekeeping, laundry, and grounds
  • Management of logistics, procurement, and stock control
  • Coordination of maintenance schedules and contractor management
  • Ensuring sustainability practices and environmental standards are maintained
Requirements

Essential

  • Proven experience as a Lodge Management Couple or in senior lodge management roles
  • Strong leadership and people management skills
  • Financial acumen with experience in budgeting and cost control
  • Excellent communication and guest engagement skills
  • Ability to work independently in a remote environment
  • High attention to detail and problem-solving capability
  • Valid driver's licences

Advantageous

  • Experience in luxury hospitality and spa operations
  • Background in food and beverage management
  • Maintenance, technical, or trade skills
  • Hospitality or tourism-related qualifications

Personal Attributes

  • Professional, warm, and service-driven approach
  • Resilient, adaptable, and hands-on leadership style
  • Strong partnership dynamic with clear role alignment
  • Passion for hospitality, nature, and remote living
Benefits

About This Role

Career insights for Management Analysts positions

Salary Benchmark
$99,410/year
Source: O*NET (USD)
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Key Skills for This Role
Active Listening Critical Thinking Reading Comprehension Complex Problem Solving Judgment and Decision Making
Common Technologies
Apache Tomcat 10 Angular 17 ASP.NET Core 8.0 Airtable Blackboard Learn Ultra MySQL 8.0 Apache Kafka Apache Maven

Job Overview

Date Posted
12 Mar 2026
Salary
South African Rand . ZAR 200,000 - 300,000
Location
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.

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