Evelyn Nel
General Manager
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About
A legacy lodge leader
Experience
With over a decade of hands-on experience in South Africa’s hospitality sector, I have built a reputation for operational excellence, guest-centric leadership, and team empowerment across lodges, restaurants, and healthcare environments. My career spans:
🏨 Lodge & Hospitality Management
Mseni Beach Lodge (2025–present): Full-spectrum lodge operations, guest experience, HR, and supplier coordination.Thaba Tshwene Game Lodge & Spa (2023–2025): Full-spectrum lodge operations, overseeing staff, events, infrastructure, and maintenance.
Bull’s Bar, Accommodation & Bistro (2017–2023): On-site property manager, blending hospitality with logistical oversight.
🏥 Healthcare Administration
Roles at Life Anncron Health Care and Pretoria Academic Hospital, contributing to administrative efficiency and patient service delivery.🎯 Core Strengths
End-to-end lodge operations, HR and staff development, financial controls, supplier negotiation, bilingual communication (English/Afrikaans), and tech adaptability.Known for proactive problem-solving, detail-oriented application writing, and benchmarking properties for strategic fit.
Education
📚 Education & Growth
N4 Certificate in Human Resources ManagementNational Senior Certificate (Tshwane North College)
Currently pursuing a senior Hospitality Management course to deepen leadership capabilities.
