🔧 Job Specification: Workshop Manager (Technical)

Location: 5‑Star Game Lodge, Eastern Cape Department: Workshop & Fleet Management Reports To: Lodge Manager

Overview

A Big Five lodge in the Eastern Cape is seeking a technically skilled Workshop Manager to oversee the vehicle workshop and fleet. This role requires a hands‑on individual with strong mechanical knowledge, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to manage a small team. The lodge values community upliftment and seeks a candidate who aligns with this ethos.

Essential Requirements

• Experience working on diesel engines
• Experience working on Toyota vehicles
• Highly organised and meticulous with tools, stock, and record‑keeping
• Excellent communication skills

Desired Requirements

• Experience in a lodge or game reserve workshop environment
• Experience with heavy machinery (e.g., tractors)
• Experience managing a fleet of vehicles

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all workshop operations and workflow
• Manage the lodge’s fleet of game viewers and transport vehicles
• Ensure weekly vehicle checks are completed and recorded accurately
• Proactively address all vehicle maintenance issues
• Assist with vehicle recoveries on the reserve and access roads
• Manage procurement of vehicle parts and repairs
• Maintain accurate stock records for vehicle parts
• Lead and supervise a small workshop team
• Work closely with lodge management to ensure optimal vehicle performance

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist with town trips when required
• Support lodge and reserve teams with general workshop and maintenance tasks

Package

• Salary: Dependent on experience

🍽️ Job Specification: Sous Chef – 5‑Star Lodge

Location: 5‑Star Game Lodge, Eastern Cape Department: Kitchen Reports To: Head Chef

Overview

A luxury lodge in the Eastern Cape is seeking an experienced and passionate Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in delivering exceptional dining experiences. The lodge operates with a strong social upliftment ethos and seeks a candidate who values teamwork, creativity, and excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef with daily kitchen management
• Supervise and mentor kitchen staff to maintain high standards
• Ensure consistent preparation and presentation of meals
• Maintain strict food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards
• Monitor food quality, portion control, and stock rotation
• Assist with menu planning and seasonal offerings
• Ensure kitchen equipment is maintained and faults reported promptly
• Contribute to creating memorable dining experiences for guests

Requirements

• 3–5 years’ experience in a senior kitchen role within a luxury lodge or hotel
• Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP, and hygiene standards
• Experience with stock control, ordering, and food costing
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Valid driver’s licence advantageous

Application Details

• Applicants must submit a CV, cover letter, and qualifications
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

We are looking for a Assistant Lodge Management couple or Assistant Lodge Manager Individual to join a Luxury Lodge based in Mpumalanga The candidates can be either a couple or 2 individuals that are strong in the following:

• Guest interaction
• 5* service
• Lead from the front
• Manage personnel effectively
• Food & Beverage
• Admin / Planning / Organising / Stock Control

  Their main role will be running F&B, supporting the Lodge Managers with Admin and planning and then relieving the Lodge Managers when they are off duty / on leave. Basic salary per individual – R18,000 + benefits (pension / medical aid) To apply please send your full updated cv with Head and Shoulder photo, contactable references, and copies of all qualifications to admin1@cedar-wood.co.za

DIRECTOR OF WELLNESS Leading a transformative wellness destination within a multi-award-winning 5-star property

Reports to	Chief Executive Officer
Location	KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), South Africa
Property status	Multi-award-winning 4/5-star hotel, spa and gardens destination
Facility status	Wellness facility currently under construction / expansion
Candidates	South African and international applicants welcome

About the Property This is a luxury destination in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands where exceptional hospitality, world-class gardens and transformative wellness come together to create a sanctuary of serenity, wellness and excellence. The property is positioned beyond a conventional boutique hotel — it is a destination experience built on the combination of internationally recognised gardens (including RHS Partner Garden status), luxury accommodation, premium dining, destination weddings, and a comprehensive wellness offering. The brand personality is defined by two archetypes — the Magician (transformation) and the Caregiver (nurture) — and every guest touchpoint, including wellness, is expected to deliver both magic and genuine care. The Opportunity The property is significantly expanding its wellness offering into a world-class, award-calibre spa destination — more than a conventional hotel spa, a transformative wellness journey set alongside a new Serenity Garden. The expanded facility, currently under construction, will include:

• 8 treatment rooms
• A dedicated manicure and pedicure room
• Infrared sauna and traditional sauna
• Hydrotherapy
• Ozone therapy
• Steam room
• Hammam
• Rasool
• Couple’s treatment facilities
• Further wellness amenities to be finalised during build-out

Product and treatment operations are likely to be delivered in partnership with an established wellness brand under a licence or franchise arrangement (terms not yet finalised). Regardless of that arrangement, all spa staff and day-to-day operations will sit under the property’s banner and will be held to its brand promise: a sanctuary of serenity, wellness and excellence. The Role This is a senior leadership role with near-total operational ownership of the spa and wellness business. The Director of Wellness will report directly to the CEO and will carry full authority over staffing, standards, day-to-day management and the guest wellness experience, with budget input and cost control — CEO sign-off is required for major capital spend. Because the facility is mid-construction, this is not a steady-state management role alone: the successful candidate will shape the wellness business from build-out through to launch and ongoing operation. Key Responsibilities Pre-Opening / Build-Out

• Provide operational input into the remaining fit-out and equipment specification for treatment rooms, hydrotherapy, ozone therapy, hammam, Rasool and sauna facilities
• Lead vendor, equipment and product-house selection, including input into any licence/franchise negotiation from an operational and product standpoint
• Design the treatment menu, pricing strategy and service standards, aligned to the property’s brand and 5-star positioning
• Recruit, onboard and train the full spa team ahead of launch
• Develop SOPs, hygiene, health & safety and compliance protocols for all wet and treatment areas
• Plan the integration of the spa experience with the adjacent Serenity Garden

Ongoing Operations

• Full day-to-day management of the spa: rosters, standards, guest experience and service delivery
• Direct involvement in all spa hiring and staff management
• Maintain and continuously elevate service standards across all treatments and facilities
• Manage spa budgets and cost control, with major spend requiring CEO approval
• Own supplier and product-partner relationships (including any licensed/franchised brand)
• Ensure ongoing compliance with health, safety and hygiene regulations across all wellness facilities
• Collaborate with marketing on spa positioning, campaigns and packages
• Represent the wellness business at an executive level within the property

What We’re Looking For

• Proven senior leadership experience running a large-scale spa or wellness operation within a luxury (4/5-star) hotel, resort or destination environment
• Experience opening or launching a large luxury spa is preferred, though not a strict requirement
• Strong commercial acumen: comfortable owning a budget, controlling costs and reporting on spa performance to executive level
• Demonstrated ability to build, train and lead a full spa team from the ground up
• Working knowledge of advanced wellness modalities: hydrotherapy, ozone therapy, hammam, Rasool, infrared/traditional sauna
• Experience with premium spa product houses or wellness brands is advantageous
• An entrepreneurial, hands-on operator with a genuine ownership mentality — this role carries the authority and expectation of running the spa as if it were their own business
• Alignment with the property’s brand values — Passion, Play, Love, Real, Ownership, Discipline, Restless — and its Magician/Caregiver brand personality
• South African and international candidates will be considered; relevant work authorisation applies to non-South African applicants

Reporting & Authority

• Reports directly to the CEO
• Full authority over spa staffing, hiring and day-to-day operational decisions
• Budget input and cost control; capital and major expenditure require CEO approval

Location & Accommodation The property is located in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. Relocation assistance is not offered as standard; on-property or nearby accommodation can be made available and is open to negotiation as part of the offer. Compensation

• Starting salary: R75,000 per month (CTC)
• Plus performance bonus
• Plus value shares, subject to company policy

How to Apply Interested candidates should submit a CV, covering letter outlining relevant spa/wellness leadership experience, and a recent head-and-shoulders photograph (taken within the last 6 months). Please reference ‘Director of Wellness’ in the subject line. Applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

🌟 NOW HIRING: Digital Creative & Social Media Specialist Location: Port Elizabeth / Gqeberha, Eastern Cape Start Date: Beginning October 2026 (flexible for the ideal candidate) Salary: R25 000 – R29 000 per month (based on experience) Travel: Out‑of‑town travel required; all travel expenses covered by the company A leading hospitality group in Port Elizabeth is searching for a digitally savvy, creative and forward‑thinking Digital Creative & Social Media Specialist to join their Marketing & Sales team. This is not a “fill the calendar and post” role. We’re looking for someone who can bring brands to life digitally — someone who understands how to create content that captures attention, tells a story, inspires desire and drives engagement. ✨ What You’ll Do You’ll work across a collection of distinctive hospitality and tourism brands, managing and elevating their digital presence through: Creative & Graphic Design Develop visual concepts and creative assets across multiple brands Design artwork for digital campaigns, print collateral, promotions and presentations Maintain brand consistency while keeping content fresh and contemporary Adapt creative for various platforms and formats Social Media & Content Creation Manage and grow Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn and emerging platforms Create engaging digital content — static, video, reels, stories and more Build content calendars around seasons, events, promotions and experiences Write compelling captions, headlines and digital copy Use insights and analytics to refine and improve content performance Stay ahead of trends, algorithms and best practices Photography & Videography Identify opportunities for authentic, spontaneous content Edit and repurpose content for multiple digital platforms Digital Innovation Explore new AI tools, technologies and digital trends Introduce fresh ideas to enhance marketing output and efficiency Website & Digital Marketing Assist with updating website content, imagery and promotions Support email marketing, CRM communications and digital campaigns Ensure digital content aligns with brand positioning 🌿 Who We’re Looking For A candidate who is: Naturally creative with a strong visual eye Digitally curious and passionate about social media and emerging trends Confident creating both static and video content Proactive, energetic and full of ideas Commercially minded with an understanding of how content drives business Organised and able to manage multiple brands and deadlines Passionate about hospitality, travel, lifestyle, food, wildlife and experiences Comfortable experimenting, testing and learning new tools Collaborative and team‑oriented Requirements: Relevant qualification or proven experience in graphic design, digital marketing or social media Strong design skills and proficiency in design software Demonstrable experience across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and LinkedIn Strong written and visual communication skills Understanding of digital marketing principles and analytics Valid driver’s licence and reliable vehicle Willingness to travel and work occasional weekends Advantageous: Hospitality/tourism/lifestyle brand experience Experience with AI creative tools Basic website CMS, SEO and email marketing knowledge Experience with paid social media advertising 🌟 What Success Looks Like You help the group: Create. Engage. Inspire. Convert. Your digital content makes people stop scrolling, discover the properties, imagine themselves there — and ultimately want to book. This role is for someone who doesn’t ask: “What should we post today?” but instead asks: “What can we create that people haven’t seen before?”