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Bring your skills as a Guest Relations Officer to Upington and join a team that moves fast. This Northern Cape role is one to watch.
The Role
The Guest Relations Officer vacancy forms part of how the Upington branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the hospitality jobs side of the business moving forward.
Practically speaking, the successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Upington team on trust, and the Guest Relations Officer role will feel that from week one.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Guest Relations Officer to step into the hospitality jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.
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 Upington much easier.
Where You’ll Work
Notably, the environment is service-led and people-centred. Expect varied hours, a high tempo during peaks, and a team culture built on hospitality and pride in the guest experience.
A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Northern Cape. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Crucially, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Upington site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
About Upington
On top of that, the role is based in Upington, near the Kimberley diamond heritage centre. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Upington and the broader Northern Cape region.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Upington, Northern Cape.
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 Upington.
Many candidates already living within reach of Upington cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Northern Cape economy.
Your Team
Importantly, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Upington office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Northern Cape operations get busy.
In addition, the team mix in Upington reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Importantly, the organisation is committed to transformation and equal opportunity. Hiring is on merit, and applications are actively encouraged from women, youth, people with disabilities and other historically disadvantaged groups in line with the Employment Equity plan and B-BBEE objectives.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Upington.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Northern Cape.
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.
Your Role
- Manage stock, breakages and consumables for your section
- Promote menu items, daily specials and loyalty programmes
- Operate point-of-sale systems and reconcile end-of-shift takings
- Support events, banquets and conference operations
- Comply with food safety, hygiene and health regulations at all times
- Respond promptly to guest requests, complaints and special needs
- Prepare and present food in line with kitchen recipes and standards
- Train casual staff on service standards and SOPs
Minimum Requirements
- Relevant hospitality qualification or culinary diploma (advantageous)
- 1-3 years’ experience in a similar hospitality environment
- Willing to follow the company’s uniform and grooming policy on shift
- Ability to remain calm and gracious under pressure
- Genuine passion for hospitality, food and creating memorable experiences
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.