Spa Therapist

The successful candidate will deliver a full range of professional treatments to lodge guests while playing an active role in the spa's retail and revenue performance. This is a hands-on role suited to a therapist who is as comfortable behind the treatment table as they are recommending products and building repeat business.

• Recognised qualification in Somatology, Beauty Therapy, Spa Therapy or equivalent, plus a recognised massage qualification
• Minimum 2 years' experience as a qualified Spa/Beauty Therapist preferred
• Experience with in a luxury hotel, lodge, resort or destination spa advantageous; safari lodge experience a bonus
• ITEC, CIDESCO, CIBTAC or equivalent international qualifications advantageous
• Comfortable with retail sales, upselling and working towards treatment/revenue targets
• Strong hygiene, presentation and treatment-room standards
• Warm, professional, and confident guest-facing manner
• Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work well within a small team
• Flexible to work weekends, public holidays and peak periods according to guest bookings

• Deliver a full range of spa treatments (massage, facials, body treatments, manicures/pedicures and more) to a consistently high standard
• Conduct guest consultations, identify treatment needs and provide appropriate aftercare advice
• Prepare, maintain and reset treatment rooms according to spa protocols
• Promote treatments, packages and retail products to support spa revenue targets
• Maintain stock awareness, report shortages, and assist with stock counts
• Uphold hygiene, health and safety standards throughout the spa
• Support the Spa Manager and fellow therapists with bookings, briefings and daily operations
• Maintain professional presentation and guest confidentiality at all times

• Salary: R7,500 - R9,000 per month, dependent on qualifications and experience
• Treatment and retail commission structure
• Staff accommodation and meals, subject to company policy
• Live-in position