Operations Manager: Family Owned Country Hotel, Mkuze (KZN)

Friday, 5 June, 2026
Zelda Oelofse-Cornthwaite     0823996381
KwaZulu Natal  
 
Our Client is a family owned country hotel located in the heart of Zululand, KwaZulu Natal. Surrounded by diverse landscapes, wildlife reserves and rich cultural heritage, the hotel offers guests an authentic and immersive experience combining safari, nature, culture, wellness and warm hospitality.
 
The property is committed to sustainability, conservation and meaningful community engagement while delivering memorable guest experiences rooted in the spirit of Zululand.
 
Reporting: This position reports to the General Manager.
Benefits: Housing, water, electricity offered, Medical Aid contribution, Provident Fund contribution.
 
POSITION OVERVIEW:
 
Pick Me Recruitment is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to support the General Manager in the leadership and day-to-day operation of the hotel.
 
This is a hands-on management role responsible for driving service excellence, operational standards and guest satisfaction across all areas of the property. The successful candidate will work closely with departmental managers to ensure a seamless guest experience while supporting the ongoing development of the hotel’s people, systems and operational performance.
 
The role also includes oversight of the hotel’s safari and experiences offering, sustainability initiatives and community engagement programmes.
 
This position offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious hospitality professional seeking to develop towards a General Manager role within an independent hospitality business.
This position reports to the General Manager.
 
Apply: Email your updated CV and motivation to Zelda at info@pmrecruitment.co.za 
 
 
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