General Manager

Recruiter:

Smith Garb & Associates

Job Ref:

JHB007919/CW

Date posted:

Monday, May 18, 2026

Location:

Paarl, South Africa

Salary:

Annually

SUMMARY:

Operations & Hospitality Manager – Family Office

Paarl, Western Cape
A well-established Family Office is seeking to appoint a highly organised, polished, and dynamic individual to oversee the day-to-day coordination of its operations, with a strong focus on its growing property and hospitality portfolio.
This is a multifaceted role suited to a professional who thrives in a high-touch, detail-driven environment and enjoys working across luxury property developments, lodge operations, and stakeholder engagement.

POSITION INFO:

Role Overview

The successful candidate will play a central role in managing the operational, administrative, and hospitality-related aspects of the Family Office. The position requires close collaboration with architects, interior designers, and service providers, as well as involvement in branding, presentation, and overall guest experience within the property portfolio.
This role is less focused on technical finance and more on coordination, presentation, and relationship management, while still maintaining oversight of the investment environment from a qualitative perspective.

Minimum Requirements

BCom in Financial Management, Law, or Accounting
Strong organisational and administrative skills
Proven experience in a hospitality, property, or service-driven environment
Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously
Willingness to travel to various properties and lodges as required

Advantageous

Experience within luxury hospitality, lodge management, or property development environments
Exposure to working with designers, architects, or high-end residential or commercial projects

Key Responsibilities

Oversee and coordinate daily operations of the Family Office
Manage and support hospitality and lodge-related projects within the property portfolio
Liaise with architects, interior designers, contractors, and suppliers
Assist with branding, presentation, and overall aesthetic direction of developments
Support marketing and PR-related initiatives
Coordinate travel arrangements and site visits to various properties
Engage with stakeholders, service providers, and business partners in a professional and polished manner
Provide high-level administrative and executive support to leadership
Maintain oversight of investments from a qualitative and reporting perspective

Skills & Competencies

Exceptional organisational and planning ability
Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills
High level of emotional intelligence and discretion
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Strong sense of presentation, professionalism, and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and take initiative
Comfortable operating in a dynamic, evolving environment

Personal Profile

Highly presentable, confident, and professional
Detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership
Naturally service-driven with a passion for hospitality and client experience
Adaptable, resourceful, and solutions-focused
Able to engage comfortably with high-level stakeholders and external partners

Additional Information

Travel to lodges and properties will be required
Remuneration will be aligned to experience and qualifications, with flexibility for highly qualified candidates

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