Assistant Manager Safari Lodge / Camp (namibia)

South Africa, South Africa

Job Description


Job Summary

Areas of Responsibility

Camp Management

  • Responsibility for the Guest Experience while travelling in the camp
  • Responsibility for the management of your camp within the minimum standards of the company
  • Responsibility for the financial performance of the camp
  • Responsibility for the welfare, safety and management of all staff employed within the camp
  • Responsible for implementation of the company environmental and social standards in the camp
Guest Experience
  • Ensure that a service which exceeds their expectation is always offered to guests travelling in the camp
  • Constantly develop and improve on the activities and guest experience in the camp
  • Ensure standards are in place for the camp as defined by the company branding
  • Ensure that the standards are constantly adhered to and maintained in the camp
  • Manage the service delivery concept in camp
Administration
  • Manage the camps performance against the agreed annual budgets
  • Manage the order process as defined by procurement procedures
  • Overall responsibility for all expenses incurred and goods received in the camp
  • Ensure correct financial process are in place in the camp
  • Ensure that all month end procedures are attended to and provided to the Financial Department within time frames as stipulated
  • Ensure corrective management of all camp assets including those in the staff village
Human Resources
  • Ensure employment of suitable junior staff in camp
  • Ensure all company HR policies are followed in camp
  • Employment procedures
  • Counselling and disciplinary procedures
  • Policies and procedures
  • Ensure that payroll and other HR procedures are attended to and provided to the HR department within time frames as stipulated
  • Ensure succession planning for your camp with assistance from CM and/or HR
  • Ensure a process of evaluation is implemented for all camp staff to monitor performance and fair pay process
  • Ensure the ongoing training of the camp staff to ensure adherence to the company standards as well as their personal development
Environment
  • Ensure that the camp operates in compliance with the environmental policies of the company
  • Ensure that the environmental strategy is implemented in the camp as defined
Social
  • Ensure that the camp operates in compliance with the social policies of the company
  • Ensure that the social strategy is implemented in the camp as defined
Safety and Hygiene
  • Manage all emergency situations in the camp in accordance with the company procedures
  • Manage all aspects of the camp in accordance with the legal requirements in Namibia
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
  • Minimum of 5 years of lodge management experience
  • A keen understanding of the ethos of bush life, with a plainly apparent respect and Compassion for conservation
  • Business level fluency in English
  • Financial and administrative skills and experience will be an advantage
  • Computer literate (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point)
  • Valid driver's license
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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1254978
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    South Africa, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned