Wellness Manager (Permanent)

Job Title: Wellness Manager Start Date: 2026-07-01 - 2026-09-30 Vacancy Type: Permanent WDH002390 Sectors: Health and Wellness Hospitality Management Location: Eastern Cape , Game Reserve Salary: 27500 NEG Monthly (Market related, Negotiable) Brief: eastern cape|spa|spa manager|wellness manager A private game reserve is looking for an experienced WELLNESS MANAGER to lead its spa and wellness offering. Detail: This reserve is in the Eastern Cape and is home to the Big Five across hectares of restored wilderness. This role suits a spa or wellness professional who can operate at a strategic and hands-on level across a multi-lodge safari environment, balancing guest experience with financial and team management. Core Criteria: Diploma or degree in Spa Management, Hospitality Management, Wellness Management, or a related field (Esthetician qualification advantageous) Minimum 3 years' management experience in a luxury 4 or 5-star spa or wellness environment Proven track record managing wellness operations, budgets, training, and inventory Strong financial, sales, marketing, and guest relations experience Experience working with wellness POS systems Excellent leadership, coaching, and people management skills Ability to manage performance issues quickly and effectively Core Responsibilities: Lead and manage wellness operations across multiple lodges, ensuring an exceptional guest experience Design and deliver wellness experiences that complement the safari journey Manage departmental budgets, financial performance, and monthly reporting Develop the annual wellness budget and commercial plan with the General Manager Partner with Sales & Marketing to promote wellness offerings and identify new business Oversee procurement, stock control, and cost management Build guest relationships and resolve concerns professionally Conduct regular operational inspections across all lodges Coach, mentor, and develop the wellness team through training and performance management Monitor performance through key operational and financial metrics Collaborate closely with Front of House, Housekeeping, Guiding, and Maintenance for seamless guest experience Develop an annual training plan with the wellness team leader Package: Salary: R27,500 per month, negotiable depending on experience Live-in position 21 days on / 7 days off work cycle show more... For more information please contact: Travis Holt Apply