Anelda Van Zyl
@aneldavanzyl
Experienced tourism and hospitality manager with strong bookkeeping and business operations expertise.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced tourism and hospitality professional with extensive ownership and management experience across lodges, travel services and aviation. I combine hands-on operations with financial management and a strong customer-service focus.
Over two decades I founded and directed businesses in travel, hunting packages, lodge management and regional flights, overseeing bookings, marketing, bookkeeping, VAT submissions and staff training. I have implemented operational systems and managed site-level standards and franchised services.
I have led HR processes including recruitment, disciplinary hearings and CCMA representation, and have practical experience with bookkeeping software such as Pastel and QuickBooks. I take pride in attention to detail, strong work ethic and a customer-first approach.
I am seeking a stable role where I can apply my tourism, hospitality and financial-administration skills to support business growth and reliable service delivery.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Director
Wildlife Creative Holidays
Jul 2004 - Jul 2023 (19 years)
Founded and directed a travel and tourism company (2004–2023), designing all-inclusive hunting and accommodation packages while managing bookings, VAT reporting and financial statements.
Supervisor / Site Manager
Wimpy / Zululand Petroleum (Engen)
May 2003 - Dec 2006 (3 years 7 months)
Progressed from supervisor to general site manager (2003–2006), overseeing multiple branches with responsibility for staff training, HR, stock control, bookkeeping and customer complaints.
Lodge Manager
Zululand Nyala Game Lodge
Jan 2001 - Dec 2003 (2 years 11 months)
Managed lodge operations including bookings, marketing, bookkeeping and event planning, improving guest services and staff scheduling across the property from 2001–2003.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
IQ Academy (IQ Academy South Africa)
Coursework / Certification, Financial Management
2019 - 2019
Grade: Passed 4 exams (99%)
Completed Financial Management coursework in 2019, passing four exams and pending one remaining exam.
INTEC (Intec College)
Paralegal License, Paralegal Studies
2019 - 2019
Completed a Paralegal qualification (Paralegal License) through INTEC in 2019.
Oos Moot High School
Grade 11, General Secondary Education
Completed Grade 11 studies at Oos Moot High School in 1994.
Aurora High School
Grade 10, General Secondary Education
Completed up to Grade 10 at Aurora High School, concluding studies in 1993.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
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