Executive Housekeeper –
Job Title: Executive Housekeeper
Company: &Beyond
Reference Number: ZN_Exec Housekeeper
Location: Hluhluwe, uMkhanyakude District, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Employment Type: Permanent (Live-in Position)
Salary: Market Related (ZAR per month)
Closing Date: 12 August 2026
Job Overview
&Beyond is seeking an experienced and passionate Executive Housekeeper to join its luxury lodge in Hluhluwe. This permanent live-in position is ideal for an individual with a strong hospitality background who is committed to delivering world-class guest experiences while leading and developing a high-performing housekeeping team.
The successful candidate will oversee all housekeeping and laundry operations, ensuring the lodge consistently maintains exceptional cleanliness and presentation standards. This role also involves stock management, budgeting, staff training, and maintaining operational excellence in line with &Beyond’s renowned hospitality standards.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Managing the housekeeping department and daily operations.
- Supervising and supporting the laundry team.
- Ordering and managing housekeeping stock and supplies.
- Conducting monthly stock takes and inventory control.
- Performing daily room inspections to ensure 5-star standards are maintained.
- Managing departmental budgets and operational expenses.
- Overseeing housekeeping equipment and ensuring it is properly maintained.
- Training, coaching, and developing housekeeping staff.
- Maintaining exceptional guest service standards.
- Ensuring all housekeeping operations comply with company policies and procedures.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- At least 2 years’ relevant experience in a 5-star hospitality operation.
- Previous housekeeping experience.
- Experience working within the hospitality or service industry.
- Some form of managerial or supervisory training.
- Knowledge of &Beyond and the &Beyond Foundation (advantageous).
- A valid, unendorsed South African driver’s licence.
Skills and Competencies
The ideal candidate should possess:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong leadership and people management abilities.
- Good organisational and planning skills.
- Ability to maintain world-class hospitality and service standards.
- Professional, courteous, and guest-focused approach.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Integrity, honesty, and reliability.
- Proactive attitude with ambition for career growth.
- Creativity and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work well within a team.
Personal Attributes
Successful candidates should be:
- Detail-oriented.
- Positive and enthusiastic.
- Responsible and dependable.
- Flexible and adaptable.
- Hard-working and committed.
- Accurate and organised.
- Eager to learn and continuously improve.
- Passionate about hospitality and guest satisfaction.
Working Environment
This is a permanent live-in position, offering the opportunity to work within one of South Africa’s leading luxury safari and hospitality brands. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining the exceptional service standards that &Beyond is known for while contributing to staff development, guest satisfaction, and sustainable tourism.
Why Join &Beyond?
&Beyond is recognised globally for delivering unforgettable luxury safari experiences while remaining committed to conservation and community development. Employees become part of a passionate team dedicated to exceptional hospitality, environmental sustainability, and continuous professional growth within a world-class hospitality environment.
Closing Date: 12 August 2026
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