Job Description

Closing Date: 2025-06-27Job Type: PermanentJob Level: ManagementExperience: More than 10 YearsEE/AA: NoSummaryBusiness / Hospitality Manager Private Luxury Safari Reserve Eastern Cape, South AfricaOur client, a prestigious privately owned luxury safari reserve in the Eastern Cape, is seeking an exceptional Business / Hospitality Manager to join their executive team. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned leader with strong financial, sales, and marketing acumen to take the helm of day-to-day operations across multiple luxury lodges.DescriptionOur client is in search of a dynamic and experienced hospitality professional to oversee and elevate operations across their exclusive portfolio of high-end safari properties. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this role is central to the business and will see you managing the performance of the lodge General Managers, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, and driving the overall commercial success of the operation.This role is ideal for a candidate or a couple/family seeking long-term stability in a remote but breathtakingly beautiful environment. The client is committed to fostering longevity and continuity in leadership, and is thus offering a permanent opportunity with strong incentives, including private housing, use of a vehicle, a cellphone allowance, and schooling discounts.Key responsibilities include:

• Oversight of the General Managers across two luxury lodges.
• Direct collaboration with the Managing Director on strategic planning and operational execution.
• Financial oversight: budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and cost control.
• Driving business growth through strategic sales and marketing initiatives.
• Ensuring best-in-class hospitality standards are upheld across the properties.
• Building and nurturing a strong internal culture focused on excellence, accountability, and innovation.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 10 years senior management experience in luxury hospitality operations.
• Proven financial management expertise and commercial insight.
• Strong understanding of sales, marketing, and brand positioning.
• Charismatic leadership style with a collaborative, people-focused approach.
• A long-term mindset and desire to settle in a remote, conservation-focused environment.
• Previous experience in safari lodge operations or remote high-end hospitality environments is highly advantageous.
• South African citizenship or permanent residency preferred.

Start Date: November 2025BenefitsHighly competitive and includes housing, vehicle, cellphone, and schooling discounts.