Duty Manager
ZAR 9,000
Key Skills
Job Description
Duty Manager | Luxury Lodge | KZN
Kendrick Recruitment is currently seeking an energetic, reliable and hands-on Duty Manager for a luxury lodge in KwaZulu-Natal. This is an excellent opportunity for an adaptable hospitality professional looking to develop their skills across all aspects of lodge operations.
Location: KwaZulu-Natal
Salary: R9,000 negotiable, depending on experience
Benefits: Live-in accommodation, meals included and provident fund.
The successful candidate will support the Lodge Manager and Assistant Lodge Manager with the day-to-day running of the lodge and will gain exposure to a wide range of operational responsibilities. They must be confident handling in-camp issues, able to use their initiative and comfortable working independently and under pressure.
As this is a small team working closely together, a friendly, positive and energetic demeanour is essential. The ideal candidate will be eager to learn, willing to get involved across all areas of the lodge and able to work confidently and respectfully with staff while maintaining clear professional boundaries.
Requirements:
- Minimum 1 year of previous experience in a similar Duty Manager or hospitality management role.
- Valid driver's licence.
- Valid First Aid Level 1 is preferred.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to work independently and remain calm under pressure.
- Confident and respectful staff management skills.
- Energetic, hands-on and eager to learn.
- Adaptable and willing to assist across all areas of lodge operations.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- A positive attitude and genuine passion for hospitality.
- Willingness to live and work within a small, close-knit team.
If you do not hear from us within 7 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Core Responsibilities
The Duty Manager will support the Lodge Manager and Assistant Lodge Manager with the daily operations of the luxury lodge. They are responsible for handling in-camp issues and ensuring smooth service delivery while maintaining professional boundaries with staff.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a similar hospitality management role and possess a valid driver's license. Strong problem-solving abilities, a calm demeanor under pressure, and a willingness to live on-site are essential.
Benefits
- Live-in accommodation
- Meals included
- Provident fund
About Kendrick Recruitment
Industry: Staffing and Recruiting
Company size: 11-50 employees
Kendrick Recruitment | Luxury Hospitality & Tourism Recruitment Worldwide At Kendrick Recruitment, we specialise in sourcing top talent for the luxury hospitality and tourism industry worldwide. Established in 2012, our boutique agency has built a reputation for delivering a personalised, high-touch service to both clients and candidates. Being a small, agile business allows us to focus on what matters most: understanding people. We take the time to learn about our clients’ unique requirements and our candidates’ career aspirations, ensuring every placement is the perfect fit. With a strong presence across digital platforms, we keep recruitment modern, interactive, and accessible. Our website and social media channels are regularly updated with industry news and the latest opportunities, making it easy to stay connected. Whether you’re a leading luxury establishment seeking exceptional talent, or a candidate looking for your next career move, Kendrick Recruitment is here to make the process seamless, professional, and personal. 🌍 Discover more: www.kendrickrecruitment.com We are a small family based company and are therefore able to offer a personal touch to the service while also being able to secure you great candidates. We aim to keep this personal touch and will learn about what you are looking for in potential candidates to make the recruitment process as easy and flowing as possible. With social Media becoming a key part of recruitment these days we are aiming towards providing information as quickly as possible to our candidates and clients via the web. With Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter growing by the day we will be online and interactive at all times. We also have a brand new website with all our latest news and vacancies on - www.kendrickrecruitment.com