Bar person / cook
We are always looking for people with vibrant personalities. We can train you for skills, but your positive attitude and personality come with the smile we always expect. Please This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it We have a flat organisational structure -

1 owner Howard who oversees the organisation

1 Operations Manager Nyasha who ensures that everything runs smoothly

3 Reception/Bar staff Edwina, Shingi and Guy who keep the office running 24/7

5 Cleaners Pat, Mavis, Esther, Lucy and Farai who keep our facilities spick and span.

Elective students getting work experience in tourism
None currently - position available

Volunteers Working for accommodation and experience :

Personality, Personality and Personality! These are the criteria. Are you the life and soul of a party, want to know what everyone is doing, able to inspire those around you and a real chatterbox. You need to be empathetic to find out what interests our guests, show interest in it yourself and point them in the right direction. It is essential to be passionate about South Africa and generate extra income through food, beverages tourism activities and referrals to other tourism businesses.

We have a great team and in the past had many great members and look forward to what new team members can provide. We have a teamwork structure at the Green Elephant where each person plays a part that adds to the whole team. We need to be friendly and efficient at all times and this can often be very demanding. The teamwork is to enable us to ask each other for help and to make another team members work easier and more enjoyable. Fitting into our culture is essential, so we have group interviews where all or most of the team are present and all the applicants are there to. This enables us to get a better understanding of each other and a wider view of opinions as to who is the most appropriate candidate. There are certain skills that are needed, such as a Public Drivers Permit, Computer Skills, Travel Knowledge about South Africa and especially Cape Town. The personal skills such as active listening, empathy, warmth and camaraderie are the harder ones to identify, so a broad base of opinions is the best. We do not necessarily choose the person who talks the most and wants to be the centre of attention. We are looking for a diverse team, so if you different from us, we do not discriminate against you. We want you to be happy and enjoy being a productive part of our team.

Successful organisations have one common central goal: To Satisfy Customers. Business leaders who know and serve their customers best will be the WINNERS! It is essential that you select the right people for service positions as service staff are the ‘face’ of the company.

An effective service employee should have the following:

• Excellent communication skills: specifically the ability to ask relevant, probing questions; to empathise and listen actively
• Interpersonal and team skills
• Self management skills including planning, organising, directing and controlling work
• The motivation to get out into the market, talk to and connect meaningfully with staff, shareholders, partners, and potential and existing customers
• Excellent product / service knowledge that enables them to offer practical, relevant advice to customers
• Enthusiasm for service and people and an unwavering commitment to adding value to the quality of each customer’s life If you are interested in working at The Green Elephant Please will you fill in this form and I will get back to you.

We have been running the Green Elephant Backpackers continuously since 1994! Naturally over this time, we have had many people work with us, have great fun and move on. Here are the permanent staff currently working at the Green Elephant: Pat, Mavis M, Esther, Shingarai, Nyasha, Farai, Lucy, Edwina, Mandi and Guy.

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Pat Mbutuma has been our star since the beginning! Now her main focus is looking after her grandson Solomon, a little gem in his own right. The pool table income goes towards educating Solomon, so feel free to play some more in the interests of his learning.She is hoping her house will be built in Steenberg this year..Pat is here every Tuesday and Thursdays.

Mavis Malone joined us in 2006 and has made her mark as the lady of the manor. She is in charge of the Wesley Street house and the communication between the managers and the cleaners.

Shingarai is our barman who will keep you entertained and help you explore a taste for local beverage as well as spin some great local tunes.

Nyasha our trusty Operations Manager, with the seductive smile will book your accomodation and as a qualified moutnain guide will see you safely up and down our world famous Table Mountain.

Edwina just back from Maternity leave and and allready got shark cage diving under her belt, rearing to welcome you to the Green Ele and ensure your stay is memorable and you are advised on the best tours.

Farai looks after the house on Weekends and would love to take you to Mzoli's on a Sunday for an authentic township shebeen experience.

Lucy Looks after Lytton house and just back from Holiday is looking forward to welcoming you at The Green Elephant.

Guy our night owl ensures that all the sleepy heads after a hard days touring get to sleep safe and sound whilst he mans our 24/7 reception desk throughout the night.

Robin is hardly here these days. His future is in renewable energies and specifically solar water heaters. www.sunpower.co.za He is trying to allow more young people to take the reigns and entertain and promote Cape Town and South Africa. He is still the steering hand behind the scenes, trying new plans and in charge of travel planning.