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Listing live now. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Guest Relations Officer in Witbank, and we encourage applicants from across Mpumalanga to consider this opportunity.
About the Opportunity
The Guest Relations Officer position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Mpumalanga. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Witbank and across the hospitality jobs space.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the hospitality jobs team in Mpumalanga make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the hospitality jobs group in Witbank.
Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the hospitality jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Witbank much easier.
Equal Opportunity
Inclusion is a core part of how the team operates. This is an equal-opportunity employer, and candidates from all communities — including women, youth and persons living with disabilities — are encouraged to apply for this role in Witbank.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Witbank.
B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Mpumalanga.
Working in Witbank
Beyond that, the role is based in Witbank, along the N4 Maputo Development Corridor. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Witbank and the broader Mpumalanga region.
Many candidates already living within reach of Witbank cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Mpumalanga economy.
Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Witbank.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Witbank, Mpumalanga.
What Your Day Looks Like
Your shift usually starts with a brief from the duty manager, a quick station check and a look at the day’s bookings or specials. As guests arrive, you slip into a steady rhythm — warm welcomes, accurate orders and seamless coordination with the kitchen and bar. Service peaks demand calm focus and tight teamwork, and quieter moments are spent resetting tables, polishing glassware or training a new starter. When the last guest leaves happy, you know you have delivered a memorable hospitality experience.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Witbank.
Practically speaking, the Witbank office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.
Practically speaking, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Mpumalanga operations throw up the unexpected.
Your Future Here
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the hospitality jobs team in Witbank have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Witbank team member.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Witbank have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Mpumalanga.
Key Outputs
- Promote menu items, daily specials and loyalty programmes
- Maintain cleanliness in front-of-house and back-of-house areas
- Operate point-of-sale systems and reconcile end-of-shift takings
- Welcome guests warmly and ensure a smooth check-in and check-out experience
- Respond promptly to guest requests, complaints and special needs
- Prepare and present food in line with kitchen recipes and standards
Essential Criteria
- Physically able to stand for long periods in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work shifts, weekends and public holidays
- Sound knowledge of food safety and HACCP principles
- 1-3 years’ experience in a similar hospitality environment
- Strong customer service orientation and warm guest interaction
- Computer literacy and experience with POS systems
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.