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Housekeeping Duty Manager Jobs in Hoedspruit, Limpopo, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com
Title: Housekeeping Duty Manager
Company: ExecutivePlacements.com
Location: Hoedspruit, Limpopo, South Africa
Recruiter:
Wild Dreams Hospitality
Job Ref:
WDH002172/Zoe
Date posted:
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Location:
Hoedspruit, South Africa
Salary:
R12,000
SUMMARY:
A 5-star luxury game lodge in Limpopo is Looking for a HOUSEKEEPING DUTY MANAGER
POSITION INFO:
This role is suited to an energetic, detail-oriented professional with proven leadership experience in luxury hospitality. The lodge is renowned for delivering world-class safari experiences, blending exceptional guest service with a deep respect for the environment and wildlife. As the lodge is located in a remote area, having a personal vehicle is essential.
Core Criteria:
- 2–3 years Housekeeping Management experience in a 5-star boutique lodge or Big 5 reserve.
- Budget and stock control experience.
- Room Division or Front of House experience (advantage)
- Hospitality and service training experience (advantage)
- Fluent in English (spoken, read, written).
- Strong literacy skills for emails and documentation.
- Flexible, with strong time-management skills.
- Demonstrable team member qualities.
- Strong people and guest focus.
- Flexibility and adaptability.
- Attention to detail and proactive approach.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- High energy, planning, and organizational skills.
- Appreciation of other cultures and openness to new ideas.
- Valid drivers licence and own reliable transport is essential for this role
Candidate Requirements:
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness and attention to detail in guest accommodation and public areas.
- Inspect guest rooms daily.
- Record and report maintenance service requirements immediately.
- Oversee pest control
- Supervise and control laundry operations.
- Ensure guest laundry is collected, washed carefully, and returned.
- Manage lodge and staff laundry daily.
- Budget, Purchasing & Control
- Control housekeeping expenditure.
- Manage purchasing and price control for accurate stock counts.
- Monitor stock control systems for minibars, linen, amenities, and cleaning materials.
- Conduct monthly stocktakes.
- Handle price updates, GRVs, and budget control.
- Inspire, lead, and develop the housekeeping team.
- Ensure correct staff placement and guest focus.
- Recognize positive guest feedback and address negative feedback constructively.
- Train staff regularly and manage performance.
- Oversee leave cycles and annual leave.
- Assist at Front of House during guest arrivals, departures, and site inspections.
- Host guests.
- Maintain relationships with community, owners, suppliers, and partner lodges.
Package: Live-in position with meals on duty. Pension fund.
Work cycle: 21 days on, 7 days off.
Annual leave: 15 days.