Assistant Management Couple -Field Guide and FOH/Lodge Anchor, Hoedspruit

Assistant Management Couple - Field Guide and FOH/Lodge Anchor Hoedspruit, South Africa | Posted on 05/19/2026

A Lodge situated deep in the heart of Klaserie Private Nature Reserve is looking for a couple with a hand‑on attitude who are able to work in any department.

It is a unique position as the lodge is very remote within the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve.

It is an ideal position for a couple looking for a more hands‑on operation – they are literally working in every department.

Job overview:

Management, instructing and overseeing of staff, with the team of managers

Hosting of guests, including lock‑up duty (this is done on rotation)

Overseeing camp preparation for guests– checking rooms, special touches, creative flair, attention to detail is a huge factor

Town trips when required

Support to lodge manager&general managers

Checking in orders on arrival when required

Strong admin function (including guest travel logistics, guest accounts and payments, balancing of petty cash&handling/processing of gratuities)

Guest check‑in and check‑out

Must be hands‑on&be able to keep an eye on everything going on

For him:

Doing two game drives per day in a busy operation

Working with relief manager in instructing and overseeing of staff when lodge manager is on leave

Overseeing lodge and property maintenance&upkeep

Hosting of guests, including lock‑up duty (on rotation basis)

Overseeing camp preparation for guests

Town trips when required

Support to lodge manager&general managers

Small admin function

Must be hands‑on

Enjoying photography is a plus, providing social media content

Requirements Assistant Management Couple Requirements

The position is a full‑time FOH role; it is not suitable for a FOH lady who also likes guiding.

Both must have 5‑star lodge experience – him as trail guide (preferred but not a deal‑breaker) / her as FOH.

It would be in their favour to have strong admin (her more) and planning skills (both).

They must be team players, flexible&willing to do a wide scope of duties.

He must have guiding experience and qualifications:

At least FGASA Level 1, FGASA Lead Trails Guide and FGASA ARH qualifications, level 1 first aid certificate&PRDP

Or NQF2 incl 8440& 8478 and VPDA, level 1 first aid certificate&PRDP

Plus Cathsseta certificate and valid registration with NDT

Plus SASSETA rifle proficiency certificate of a minimum .375 calibre rifle, unit standard 117705, unit standard 123519, unit standard 119651

If using personal rifle, must have a“for business purposes” license and must be valid

Work cycle:

6 weeks on / 2 weeks off + 7 days compensation leave where possible. No additional annual leave is given.

Immediately | as soon as

Reporting to the lodge managers, and relief lodge managers when managers are on leave.

Salary– negotiable if very strong candidates:

R32 000 gross + R3 000 food allowance (not given in cash), including 50% Discovery medical aid and provident fund contributions after probation.

Because of our remote location and the accommodation available, the position is for couples without children (strict mandate from our owners that couples cannot be planning a family in the near future).

Accommodation is a cottage with bedroom, lounge and ensuite bathroom, with a shared kitchen with the other couple.

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