Lodge Administrator for FIVE STAR Safari Property - Mpumalanga, Hoedspruit

Lodge Administrator -SJ22406: 5* Safari Property - Mpumalanga

Safari JOBS is urgently searching for a junior to intermediate Lodge Administrator for a very upmarket safari property based in Mpumalanga.

The successful candidate will have at least some form of hospitality admin and stock control type experience and ideally come from a hospitality background, preferably also with some safari or game lodge experience (not mandatory).

This role is ideally suited to a hands-on, all-rounder / multi-tasker type individual who is also able to liaise with very high end Guests and other staff in a professional yet friendly manner at all times.

This is a live in position with a work cycle of 3 weeks on, 1 week off and requires someone that can start working ASAP.

The vacancy is ideally suited to someone that already resides in the Mpumalanga or Limpopo areas

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATIONS:

• Clear criminal record and excellent employment track record;
• Fantastic personality with highly presentable appearance;
• Some form of administration and stock control type experience;
• Previous experience / an understanding of working in a high end safari lodge environment – advantage;
• Matric certificate;
• Any formal related tertiary qualifications – bonus;
• Excellent computer skills with good knowledge email, word, excel, internet etc;
• Reservation / any hospitality and / bookkeeping type experience – advantage;
• An innovative individual who thinks ahead and has a sharp eye for detail are key requirements;
• Excited to live in the bush in a Big 5 safari environment;
• Always handles company duties and tasks with the strictest confidentiality;
• Covid vaccinated, valid drivers' licence and own transport – strong advantages;

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMTED TO:

• Direct liaison with Guests and agents regarding transfers, dietary requirements, special requests etc. prior to Guests arrival;
• Booking of transfers and excursions for guests;
• Collection of information, preparation and creation of Guest invoices / bills prior to departure;
• Stock control, stock take/counts, issuance of stock, checking of expiry dates on goods – various departments:
• Housekeeping and room checks / assistance;
• Input and loading of necessary data into company computer programs / systems etc;
• Liaising with suppliers, following up on orders, handling of collections etc;
• Assistance to management with any other important tasks relating to the administration function

PACKAGE & WORK HOURS / CYCLE:

• Monthly gross salary - highly neg. based on experience, qualifications etc. (Please advise salary expectation upon application);
• Accommodation – own private single accommodation and bathroom etc;
• Airconditioning and heating;
• 3 staff meals per day when on duty / cycle;
• Uniform;
• Laundry facilities;
• UIF contribution;
• Wi-fi;
• Annual salary review /any bonus/es are based on performance and at the discretion of the company;
• Split of gratuities left by guests;
• Emergency medical evacuation, medical support and response;
• Work cycle: 3 weeks on, 1 week off.