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Evelyn Nel

Evelyn Nel

General Manager

Tourism / Travel / Hospitality

Hluhluwe, uMkhanyakude District Municipality

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About Evelyn Nel:

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 Management

National Senior Certificate (Tshwane North College)

Currently pursuing a senior Hospitality Management course to deepen leadership capabilities.

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