Senior Spa Therapist (Manager on Duty)

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

HEAD SPA THERAPIST / MANAGER ON DUTY

KRUGER NATIONAL PARK - PHALABORWA, Limpopo (ZA)

START: February 2026

TRADING HOURS & SHIFTS

• Monday - Sunday (Shifts)
• 6 days on / 2 days off
• Flexible regarding overtime on occasion based on hotel bookings
• OPEN all major public holidays 
• 21 days paid leave per annum

REPORT TO: Hotel GM / Owner

SALARY & COMPANY BENEFITS

• R8,000 - R10,000 Basic Salary per month (Based on experience desired)
• Commission (Product & Services rendered)
• Semi-furnished single accommodation with private en-suite bathroom (King Bed, Towels & linen, TV, Aircon, Mirror & dresser, mini fridge, microwave, cupboard)
• R1,800 monthly meal allowance from our restaurant 
• Complimentary WiFi
• Laundry services available
• Secure parking

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

1. CIDESCO / ITEC / SAAHSP / City & Guilds or similar recognized accreditation
2. Assistant Spa Manager experience in Lodge, Hotel or Cruise Ship Spa environment
3. Fit and healthy to perform therapies back to back
4. Beautifully groomed and looking the part of a 5-star therapist
5. Confident retailer 
6. Computer literate - able to do oversee bookings, client communication (e-mail/whatsapp etc) / reporting and any other basic admin duties assigned
7. We prefer our employee to have their own transport
8. Ability to build rapport with our staff, international guests and local clientele
9. Confident leader, you will manage a small team of spa professionals
10. Ability to represent our company professionally, as well as maintain our high standards

EXPERIENCE:

1. Day Spa experience within a Hotel, Lodge, Cruise Ship or Resort or independent spa
2. Prior employment in a bush, lodge or safari environment
3. Confident all-rounder, however strong in Body Therapy as our primary service
4. Holistic Wellness approach favourable
5. Head Therapist / Assistant Spa Manager experience is preferred

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

1. A strong therapist with excellent guest interaction
2. Effective at upselling treatments and retail
3. Competent with basic admin
4. Comfortable taking initiative and learning boundaries
5. Comfortable reporting to the General Manager
6. Confident working as part of a team
7. Energetic, proactive, resilient, and solution-focused
8. Naturally positive and upbeat
9. Flexible, hard-working, and adaptable
10. Willing to assist in other areas of the hotel when the spa is quiet

 

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