Job Description

Closing Date: 2026-02-06
Job Type: Permanent
Job Level: Management
Experience: Between 3 - 5 Years
EE/AA: No
Summary
General Manager - Established Guest House - Springbok Northern Cape
Our client, an established and well-run guest house in Springbok, Namaqualand, is seeking a strong and experienced General Manager to oversee the full operation of this 22-room property. This role is ideal for a confident, dominant personality who is comfortable taking control of daily operations and leading a team in a hands-on environment.
The position offers a total package of approximately R20,000, and significant lifestyle benefits.
Description
The General Manager will be responsible for the overall management and performance of the guest house, ensuring smooth operations, consistent service standards, and guest satisfaction. Located conveniently along the N7 highway, the property serves as a popular stopover between Cape Town and Namibia, requiring a manager who is operationally strong and guest-focused.
Key responsibilities include staff leadership and discipline, guest relations, reservations oversight, coordination of housekeeping and maintenance, basic financial controls, and ensuring the property is well presented at all times. This is a hands-on role requiring presence, decisiveness, and accountability.
The remuneration package includes a cash component of R13,000 - R15,000, a private bachelor's flat with all utilities included, access to a lifestyle centre and gym, use of a vehicle for local travel, and a cell phone allowance. This makes the role well suited to a candidate seeking a stable, live-in management position.
Minimum Requirements

• Proven experience as a General Manager or senior manager within a guest house or small hotel
• Strong, confident leadership style with authority and presence
• Stable employment history (no job hoppers) and fully referenceable
• 35+ years of age
• Afrikaans language skills advantageous
• Hands-on, reliable, and operationally focused

Benefits
private bachelor's flat with all utilities, cell phone allowance, use of vehicle for local travel

Skills Required