Cletous Mazarura has been appointed Assistant GM at The Plettenberg on the Garden Route.

Mazarura began his career in the five-star hotel industry at the Sheraton Hotel in Harare. This led him to Planet Baobab Lodge in Botswana and on to South Africa where he notched up more experience at Zebula Golf Estate & Spa and Waterberg Lodge in Limpopo, as well as Tsala Treetop Lodge.

Armed with 18 years of hotel industry experience, he is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of The Plettenberg hotel, where his key responsibilities include managing guest services, housekeeping, maintenance, and security.

Mazarura says he is dedicated to ensuring the hotel consistently exceeds guest expectations and he values the creative freedom his role affords him, allowing him to find innovative solutions to problem solving and leading his team by example.

“The best part of my job is creating unforgettable memories for our guests, but also making a positive impact on our staff,” he says.

The Cellars-Hohenort appoints new Assistant GM

The Cellars-Hohenort Hotel & Spa in Constantia Valley has appointed Naco Rautenbach as Assistant General Manager. The hotel is part of the Liz McGrath Collection.

With a career spanning over two decades, his journey in hospitality began in 2000 and has seen him notching up experience at other renowned establishments such as The Westcliff in Johannesburg, as well as The Vineyard Hotel, Winchester Mansions and TAJ in Cape Town.

At The Cellars-Hohenort, his key responsibilities include the smooth running of hotel operations, as well as standing in for the GM on occasion.