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• This is a hands-on General Manager position at a small, high-end boutique hotel set on a private farm in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. The role is fully accountable for day-to-day operations, people leadership, guest experience, and financial oversight.
• The successful candidate will take full ownership of the property, acting as the senior decision-maker on site and the primary point of accountability. This is not a desk-based role. It requires strong presence, practical judgement, and the ability to manage multiple moving parts at once.
• You will lead a team of approximately 45 staff across hospitality operations, housekeeping, food and beverage, maintenance, gardens, and front office, supported by department managers.
• This is a small, owner-managed operation where trust, transparency, and follow-through matter. The General Manager is expected to be fully across what is happening on the property at all times and to resolve issues without unnecessary escalation.
• It will suit someone who enjoys responsibility, autonomy, and being closely involved in every aspect of a hotel’s operation.
• Individuals seeking to relocate, with family are welcome to apply.

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience in a General Manager, Hotel Manager, or Senior Operations Manager role within a high-end hotel, lodge, or boutique hospitality environment
• A strong, grounded leadership style with the confidence to make decisions and follow through
• Broad operational knowledge across food and beverage, housekeeping, maintenance, and front office
• Solid financial understanding, including budgets, stock control, and management accounts
• Highly organised, reliable, and detail-aware, with a strong sense of ownership
• Comfortable working in a hands-on, rural environment and living on site
• Clear, direct communicator who values honesty and accountability
• Looking for a long-term role, not a short-term stepping stone
• A confident self-starter who doesn’t wait to be asked — you notice issues early, take action, and communicate progress clearly.
• Comfortable working with a hands-on owner, providing short, direct updates and solutions, and building trust through transparency and consistency.

What you’ll be responsible for

• Overall operational performance of the hotel, including accommodation, food and beverage, maintenance, and grounds
• Leading and supporting department managers, ensuring clear accountability and consistent standards
• Managing staff rosters, timekeeping, and labour control
• Oversight of financial processes including invoicing, stock reports, monthly management accounts, and cost control
• Handling guest feedback and complaints professionally and decisively
• Ensuring maintenance issues are addressed promptly and proactively
• Being a visible host on the property, including evenings when required
• Working closely with ownership, providing clear, factual updates and practical solutions
• Supporting basic marketing activity and promotional initiatives where needed
• This is an owner-managed environment. Success in the role depends on strong partnership with the owner: you’ll anticipate what’s likely to need attention, address issues before they escalate, and keep communication practical and outcomes-focused (what’s done, what isn’t, and what’s next).

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• A well-established organisation operating across multiple projects is seeking a highly organised and detail-driven Tender Administrator to support its tendering and bidding function. This role plays a critical part in coordinating end-to-end tender submissions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and professionalism across all bid documentation. Working closely with technical, estimating, commercial, and leadership teams, the position supports the securement of new contracts while maintaining strong governance, record-keeping, and submission standards within a deadline-driven environment

Minimum Requirements:

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Procurement, or a related field
• Approximately 10 years’ experience in a similar tender administration or bid coordination role
• Proven experience within construction, engineering, or procurement-driven environments
• Strong understanding of public and private sector tendering procedures
• Excellent administrative, organisational, and document control skills
• High attention to detail with strong time management ability
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict submission deadlines
• Exposure to e-tendering platforms such as Ariba, SAP, or ProTenders (advantageous)
• Willingness to work occasional overtime and attend briefings or submissions when required

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Coordinate the full tender process in collaboration with bid managers, technical teams, and stakeholders
• Review and analyse invitation-to-tender documentation to ensure clarity on requirements, scope, and deadlines
• Prepare, format, and compile technical, commercial, and administrative tender documentation
• Gather, organise, and verify all required submission documents including compliance certificates, company profiles, and project references
• Manage submission timelines and ensure accurate, compliant, and on-time tender delivery (electronic and hardcopy)
• Maintain strict version control and ensure internal reviews and approvals prior to submission
• Update and manage tender registers, logs, and submission tracking records
• Systematically file and archive tender documentation for audit, reference, and future bids
• Support internal bid/no-bid decision processes by sourcing and consolidating required information
• Liaise with internal departments such as engineering, finance, legal, and procurement to obtain tender inputs
• Communicate with clients, consultants, and procurement platforms regarding clarifications, addenda, and submission protocols
• Monitor tender portals and procurement platforms for new opportunities
• Ensure all submissions comply with statutory, regulatory, and internal quality standards
• Assist with post-tender clarifications and follow-up documentation when required