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Assistant Lodge Management Couple Jobs in Cape Winelands, Western Cape, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com
Title: Assistant Lodge Management Couple
Company: ExecutivePlacements.com
Location: Cape Winelands, Western Cape, South Africa
Recruiter:
Wild Dreams Hospitality
Job Ref:
WDH001981/Dom.K
Date posted:
Friday, May 8, 2026
Location:
Cape Winelands, South Africa
Salary:
25000 Monthly
SUMMARY:
A luxury private game reserve in the Western Cape is seeking an experienced and hands-on ASSISTANT LODGE MANAGEMENT COUPLE for their property.
POSITION INFO:
This unique role is ideal for a team where one partner focuses on Field Guiding and general maintenance, while the other oversees Reservations, Administration, and Management Support. The position requires professionalism, flexibility, and a genuine passion for hospitality, conservation, and guest experience.
Role 1: (Field Guide and General Maintenance)
Candidate Responsibilities:
- Conduct guided game drives and walking safaris (where qualified)
- Share knowledge of wildlife, ecology, and conservation with guests
- Ensure guest safety during all activities
- Create memorable, personalized guest experiences
- Perform general lodge and reserve maintenance, including vehicles and equipment
- Assist with basic plumbing, electrical, and mechanical tasks
- Maintain roads, signage, and outdoor areas
- Support reserve management tasks as needed
- Assist with guest logistics and transfers
- Support lodge operations during busy periods
- Work closely with management to ensure smooth daily operations
Core Criteria:
- Valid FGASA qualification (minimum Level 1 preferred)
- PDP and valid driver’s licence
- Hands-on maintenance skills and problem-solving ability
- Strong communication and guest-facing skills
- Physically fit and flexible
- Previous lodge or reserve experience essential
Role 2: (Reservations, Admin & Management Assistant)
Candidate Responsibilities:
- Manage reservations, enquiries, and confirmations
- Maintain booking systems, rates, and availability
- Communicate with guests before, during, and after their stay
- Liaise with agents and tour operators
- General lodge administration and filing
- Assist with invoicing, payments, and basic financial admin
- Prepare reports for management
- Maintain guest records and operational documentation
- Support management with daily operations
- Coordinate staff schedules and operational logistics
- Assist with guest check-ins, check-outs, and special requests
- Ensure brand standards and guest expectations are upheld
Core Criteria:
- Reservations and hospitality administration experience
- Experience with Nightsbridge or similar systems
- Strong computer literacy (email, booking systems, Excel/Google Workspace)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and professional
- Ability to work independently under pressure
- Experience in luxury hospitality preferred
Couple Criteria:
- Proven experience working together in a lodge or hospitality environment
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Professional, guest-focused, and adaptable
- Willingness to live on-site in a remote location
This is a live-in position with a one bedroom flat suitable for a couple. Unfortunately, no children can be accommodated.
