Greater Kruger | South Africa
Are you passionate about luxury safari, guest experiences and creating unforgettable stays in the bush? An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Camp Manager to join a prestigious safari lodge operation.
As Camp Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring every guest receives a personalised, seamless and exceptional safari experience while supporting the wider lodge management team.
- Welcome, host and farewell guests
- Manage guest preferences, dietaries and special requests
- Create personalised guest experiences and memorable experiences
- Host meals and ensure exceptional service standards
- Conduct site inspections and ensure arrival rooms meet standards
- Maintain luxury brand and service standards
- Review guest feedback and implement improvements
- Work closely with Butlers, Hospitality, Operations and Lodge Management
- Assist with stock takes, ordering and stock control
- Assist with guest bills, day sheets and gratuities
- Support lodge operations when managers are on leave
- Contribute to staff training and development
- Help develop and enhance the children's programmes
- Assist with Safari Shop operations when required
- Ensure guest preferences are accurately captured digitally
Requirements
Benefits
Skills Required
- Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in a 5-star operation
- Previous managerial experience
- Strong luxury hospitality and guest-relations background
- Valid, unendorsed South African driver's licence
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Professional, positive and hospitable personality
- Ability to work under pressure
- Creative, proactive and solutions-driven approach
- Strong leadership and teamwork skills
- MS Office proficiency
- PANstrat experience
- Food and wine knowledge
- Passion for creating exceptional guest experiences
What We Do
Bushwise is a Southern African training provider specializing in practical safari-guide and conservation education. It offers hands-on field-guide courses and practical conservation training, with programs aligned to professional certification and standards. Its courses prepare students for careers in guiding and conservation through immersive bushveld learning and experienced instruction, supporting ethical participation in safari, environmental, and wildlife stewardship sectors.
