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Careers at The Royal Portfolio

We are committed to enriching lives for both our guests and our teams through luxury travel experiences. At The Royal Portfolio, we foster a culture that values collaboration, personal growth and shared purpose.

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Join Our Family

The Royal Portfolio is family-owned and family-run. Our founders, Liz and Phil Biden, knowing every single member of our team. This close, hands-on feeling runs through everything we do, warmly welcoming new recruits and treating everyone as a much-appreciated member.

We seek to employ exceptional individuals whose personalities reflect our Purpose & Values.

We hire for attitude and train for skill. We believe passionately in investing in our people and in helping them to develop long and rewarding careers in some of the most breathtaking environments.

To give our guests a complete experience and a perfect stay

 

Our History
Our Values

Our Purpose & Values Statement

This three-part set of ideals ensures that The Royal Portfolio team works towards one common goal. A goal that places our guests at the heart of everything we do.

Our Vision

Enriching lives through luxury travel

Our Purpose

To give our guests a complete experience and a perfect stay

Guests

To be welcoming, genuine and warm.

To provide value and superior, personalised service.

To create an environment of relaxation and enjoyment.

Staff

To have a culture of mutual respect, trust and integrity.

To recognise, reward and uplift.

To have passionate and expert staff.

Company

To be financially sustainable.

To uplift local communities.

To promote conservation and protect the environment.

Working with us is always rewarding:

Salary and Financial Incentives

  • Permanent roles with competitive salaries
  • 50% Medical Aid or 100% Medical Insurance contributions
  • 50% Provident Fund or Retirement Annuity contributions

 

Professional Growth

  • Comprehensive induction and accredited skills development programmes
  • Recognition and rewards programmes (including Employee of the Month/Quarter, Long Service Awards and annual performance bonuses) all based on regular performance discussions

Benefits

  • Meals on duty
  • Uniform for your specific role
  • Staff transport and subsidised parking
  • Staff discounts
  • Discounted flights between Cape Town and Hoedspruit
  • Furnished accommodation at Royal Malewane (role-dependent)

 

Wellness and Giving Back

  • Employee Assistance Programme (emotional, physical, legal and financial advice or assistance)
  • Social events, activities and wellness days
  • Opportunities to get involved in the work of our very own TRP Foundation (various community and conservation programmes)

The Opportunity To Grow

We strive to offer a huge variety of ways to develop, nurturing our talent to help them achieve the best they can. Our recruits are taught the technical know-how and personal skills to excel at what they do, and we help to map out their career progression.
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Conservation At Our Core

We genuinely care about our people and our local communities. We work hard to protect the wildlife and environments within which we operate, and are passionate about sustainability.
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Realise Your Full Potential

When recruiting we value experience and qualifications but we also employ people who display raw talent, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn. Career progression opportunities are excellent with exceptional training and development programmes in place to help you swiftly achieve your full potential.
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Conservation At Our Core

We genuinely care about our people and our local communities. We work hard to protect the wildlife and environments within which we operate, and are passionate about sustainability.
More about our Sustainability

Realise Your Full Potential

When recruiting we value experience and qualifications but we also employ people who display raw talent, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn. Career progression opportunities are excellent with exceptional training and development programmes in place to help you swiftly achieve your full potential.
Explore our Hotels and Lodges

The Opportunity To Grow

We strive to offer a huge variety of ways to develop, nurturing our talent to help them achieve the best they can. Our recruits are taught the technical know-how and personal skills to excel at what they do, and we help to map out their career progression.
View Vacancies

Conservation At Our Core

We genuinely care about our people and our local communities. We work hard to protect the wildlife and environments within which we operate, and are passionate about sustainability.
More about our Sustainability

Realise Your Full Potential

When recruiting we value experience and qualifications but we also employ people who display raw talent, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn. Career progression opportunities are excellent with exceptional training and development programmes in place to help you swiftly achieve your full potential.
Explore our Hotels and Lodges

The Opportunity To Grow

We strive to offer a huge variety of ways to develop, nurturing our talent to help them achieve the best they can. Our recruits are taught the technical know-how and personal skills to excel at what they do, and we help to map out their career progression.
View Vacancies

Conservation At Our Core

We genuinely care about our people and our local communities. We work hard to protect the wildlife and environments within which we operate, and are passionate about sustainability.
More about our Sustainability
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