Hotel General Manager Jobs in South Africa

A full-time Hotel General Manager vacancy has opened in Cape Town, advertised through Executive Placements. This senior role suits an experienced hotel leader who can run a high-volume, four- or five-star operation with a strong guest-first focus.

About the company and the work

Executive Placements is acting as the agency for this Cape Town hotel leadership role. The successful candidate will take responsibility for the whole hotel operation, from guest experience and team leadership to revenue, costs, and relationships with owners and other stakeholders. The original Gumtree listing was posted on 27 October 2026.

Role details and duties

• Full-time General Manager role in Cape Town
• Oversee full hotel operations, ensuring exceptional guest satisfaction
• Drive revenue, cost control, and overall financial performance
• Lead, mentor, and inspire multidisciplinary teams
• Maintain brand standards and operational excellence
• Strengthen stakeholder and owner relationships

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Hotel Management, Hospitality, or Business
• Minimum 5+ years experience as a Hotel GM within a 4* / 5* environment
• Strong background in operations, guest relations, and revenue management
• Demonstrated commercial and financial management capability
• Proven leadership and team development skills
• High-volume guest stay experience is advantageous

No salary is stated in the original listing, so none is listed here.

Where to find and apply safely

Use the Apply button on this page, which opens the original Gumtree listing. Read the full advert there, and apply only through that original listing. Do not pay anyone for this job, and do not share banking details in exchange for an interview or placement.

Practical tips

• Highlight four- and five-star hotel leadership experience and measurable results in revenue, costs, and guest satisfaction
• Prepare examples of how you have led teams, improved standards, and handled high-volume stays
• Make sure your CV clearly shows your qualification and at least five years as a Hotel GM

How the process works

First, open the original listing through the Apply button and read the full advert. Then prepare your CV and submit it as the original listing asks. Shortlisted candidates are normally contacted by the advertiser; this page is only a summary and is not the employer, so it cannot confirm shortlisting, interview dates, or start dates.

Important information

This page is for information only and is not the employer. Salary and other conditions are not stated in the original listing, apart from the full-time role in Cape Town, so always confirm the latest information on the original Gumtree listing before applying.

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