Housekeeping & Laundry Manager

Permanent

Ref #19188-ZMO

zimkhithacv@pcs-sa.co.za
Employer Description
Luxury Lodge in Sabi Sands
Job Description

Our client is seeking a Housekeeping & Laundry Manager to lead and coordinate housekeeping and laundry operations at a luxury safari lodge. This permanent live-in role requires a hands-on leader with a passion for service excellence, exceptional attention to detail and the ability to motivate and manage a team in a five-star hospitality environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure five-star guest experience through exceptional housekeeping standards
  • Manage, oversee, and schedule a team of 20 housekeepers fairly and effectively
  • Conduct regular inspections of guest rooms, public areas, back-of-house and laundry facilities
  • Monitor performance, provide training and maintain high cleanliness standards
  • Oversee departmental budgets, cost control and inventory management
  • Ensure adherence to operational standards and Health & Safety guidelines
  • Review guest feedback and address complaints promptly
  • Maintain strong collaboration with other departments for seamless operations
Qualifications
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in luxury hospitality housekeeping
  • At least 2 years’ experience managing a housekeeping department in a five-star lodge, hotel, or luxury property
  • Strong computer literacy: Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint; HMS Infor and Sage advantageous
  • Proven experience in cost and inventory control
  • Excellent command of English (written and verbal)
Skills
  • Passion for people and service excellence
  • Professional presentation and conduct
  • Exceptional leadership and team management skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills with cultural sensitivity
  • Calm under pressure, proactive, and solution-oriented
  • High level of accountability, integrity and pride in work
  • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Flexible, adaptable, with realistic expectations of bush life
Salary/Package
R18 000 – R22 000 basic monthly salary, depending on qualifications and experience.
Benefits
  • Live-in furnished accommodation
  • R2614 monthly food allowance in addition to salary
  • Medical Aid – 50% company contribution (after 3-month probation)
  • Pension Fund – 50% company contribution (after 3-month probation)
  • Share of gratuities and 1% company revenue gratuity
  • 20 bed nights annually for family and friends
  • Leave cycle: 4 weeks on, 2 weeks off
Job Post Expiration
2026-10-11

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