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What is a Day Spa General Manager?

A Day Spa General Manager generally works in a hotel, resort or safari lodge. 

They are in charge of the daily running of the spa as well as monitoring and managing staff, ordering stock and making sure that the guests/clients are satisfied with their spa treatments.

What does a Day Spa General Manager do?

• prepares for guests or clients’ arrival
• answers the phone
• takes reservations
• organises therapy timetables
• makes sure the workstations and treatment rooms are in order
• makes sure gift packages and stocks are neat
• accompanies guests and clients to their respective rooms
• completes client cards
• prepares teas and snacks
• tidies up rooms after treatments
• orders supplies and keeps track of stock
• deals with guest complaints
• makes sure the spa is run hygienically and according to safety standards

Are you … ?

• a person with strong inter-personal skills?
• a person with strong communication skills?
• knowledgeable about the spa industry?
• confident?
• professional and reliable?
• cheerful and positive?
• a team player?
• able to manage staff?

How do I become a Day Spa General Manager?

Some Day Spa General Managers have worked their way up from therapist to this position, or from being a receptionist to this position.

You would need to learn on-the-job, all aspects of the running of the spa and have experience in this field before you can move up the corporate ladder.

Some training in beauty therapy will help, while training in hospitality management would be extremely advantageous.  You can do some of these courses through colleges near you.

For more information – look under Beauty Therapist on our website.

TRAINING:

• CLICK HERE to check for a training institution near you to see what they offer.
• Make sure you understand their entry requirements for each course.
• To avoid scams, make sure your institution is registered with the Department of Higher Education. 
• CLICK HERE to check accredited Private Higher Education Institutions. 

OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER: Make-up Artist … or … Hairdresser

Is becoming a Day Spa General Manager the right career choice for me?

OFO No: 522102

Other names for a Salon Manager:

• interested in the field of beauty?
• good with your hands?
• professional?
• hygienic?
• neat and presentable?
• warm and open?
• friendly?
• caring?
• fit with high stamina levels?
• good with time management?

Most employers want you to have a relevant beauty qualification and a number of years of working experience in a salon.

Extra ‘management’ qualification/s will be an advantage.

You must also be registered with one or more of the following:

• CIDESCO – Comité International d’Esthétique et de Cosmétologie
• SAAHSP – South African Association of Health and Skincare Professional
• ITEC and City Guilds

There are many places you can study skincare therapy. There are public as well as private instititutions.

TVET colleges may offer beauty therapy courses.

We advise contacting these institutions directly.

PATH 1

• Relevant beauty therapy qualfication
• Work in a salon for a number of years to get experience

PATH 2

• Certificate in Beauty Salon Management 

TRAINING:

• CLICK HERE to check for a training institution near you to see what they offer.
• Make sure you understand their entry requirements for each course.
• To avoid scams, make sure your institution is registered with the Department of Higher Education. 
• CLICK HERE to check accredited Private Higher Education Institutions. 

OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER:  B&B Manager … or … Day Spa General Manager

Is becoming a Salon Manager the right career choice for me?

OFO No: 514207

Other names for Beauty Therapist:

• Somatologist
• Beauty Technologist
• Health and Skin-care Therapist
• Spa Therapist

What is a Beauty Therapist?

A Beauty Therapist specialises in beauty treatments for the face and body. 

These treatments vary from one salon to another but include some of the following:  various massages and facials, hair removal treatments, pedicures and manicures, eyebrow & lash treatments, tanning, tinting and waxing. 

Some salons may even specialise in Botox, electrolysis, cellulite treatments, lymphatic drainage etc. 

Some sell cosmetics and advise their clients on skin care.

They are responsible for making their clients feel good about themselves.

Beauty Therapists can work in a salon, a department store, on cruise ships or work from home.

What does a Beauty Therapist do?

• answers the phone
• takes bookings or answers queries
• meets and greets clients
• discussses beauty treatments with client and advises on options
• performs the treatment/s requested
• cleans and/or sterilises all equipment
• tidies treatment cubicle
• advises on cosmetics

Are you … ?

• interested in the field of beauty?
• good with your hands?
• professional?
• hygienic?
• neat and presentable?
• warm and open?
• friendly?
• caring?
• fit with high stamina levels?
• good with time management?

How do I become a Beauty Therapist?

Most employers want you to have a relevant qualification be registered with one or more of the following:

• CIDESCO – Comité International d’Esthétique et de Cosmétologie
• SAAHSP – South African Association of Health and Skincare Professional
• ITEC and City Guilds

There are many places you can study beauty therapy. There are public as well as private instititutions.

TVET colleges may offer beauty therapy courses.

We advise contacting these institutions directly.

Visit the Career Planet Training Institutions page to find your nearest FET College.

You will need a a matric and qualification:

Path 1

• Diploma in Somatology

Path 2

Univeristy of Technology

• National Diploma in Somatology
• Bachelor of Technology in Somatology

Path 3

• Relevant NQF Level 5 qualification
• Advanced Higher Diploma in Somatology

OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER:  Make-up Artist or Fashion Stylist

Is becoming a Beauty Therapist the right career choice for me?

OFO No: 514207

Other names for Skincare Therapist:

• Aesthetician
• Skin Peeling and Dermabrasion
• Permanent Make-up Artist
• Medical Aesthetician
• Make-up Artist
• Intense Pulsed Light (IPL / Laser) Skin Technician
• Facial Therapist
• Cosmetologist
• Beauty Therapist

What is a Skincare Therapist?

A Skincare Therapist specialises in skincare treatments like derma-abrasion, peeling, botox, lymphatic drainage etc. They may even include  various massages and facials, hair removal treatments, pedicures and manicures, eyebrow & lash treatments, tanning, tinting and waxing. 

Some sell cosmetics and advise their clients on skin care.

They are responsible for making their clients feel good about themselves.

Skincare Therapists can work in a salon, a department store, on cruise ships or work from home.

What does a Skincare  Therapist do?

• answers the phone
• takes bookings or answers queries
• meets and greets clients
• discussses skincare treatments with client and advises on options
• performs the treatment/s requested
• cleans and/or sterilises all equipment
• tidies treatment cubicle
• advises on cosmetics

Are you … ?

• interested in the field of beauty?
• good with your hands?
• professional?
• hygienic?
• neat and presentable?
• warm and open?
• friendly?
• caring?
• fit with high stamina levels?
• good with time management?

How do I become a Skincare  Therapist?

Most employers want you to have a relevant qualification be registered with one or more of the following:

• CIDESCO – Comité International d’Esthétique et de Cosmétologie
• SAAHSP – South African Association of Health and Skincare Professional
• ITEC and City Guilds

There are many places you can study skincare therapy. There are public as well as private instititutions.

TVET colleges may offer beauty therapy courses.

We advise contacting these institutions directly.

Visit the Career Planet Training Institutions page to find your nearest FET College.

You will need a a matric and qualification:

Path 1

• Certificate in Beauty Care NQF Level 3

Path 2

• Certificate in Beauty Care NQF Level 4

Path 3

• Diploma in Beauty Therapy 

OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER:  Body Make-up Artist or Tattoo Artist

Is becoming a Skincare  Therapist the right career choice for me?

Cosmetologist

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for more info about this career

OFO No: 514205

Other names for Make-up Artist:

• Make Up Consultant
• Stage Beautician

What is a Make-up Artist?

A Make-up Artist works in different fields including applying make-up:

• in beauty salons (eg wedding make-up etc)
• on movie and television sets (eg celebrities as well as on ‘extras’)
• in photographic studios (eg on individuals for portraiture or on fashion models). 

Some Make-up Artists are also Hair Stylists.  This is an added advantage when looking for work.

What does a Make-up Artist do?

• meets with clients and talks about what they want
• finds out if clients are allergic to any products
• stocks up on equipment and supplies
• maintains good, hygienic habits – equipment and products
• makes appointments and arrives on time
• researches current fashion trends in make-up
• constantly practises new techniques

Are you . . . ?

• passionate about make-up and fashion?
• good with people?
• comfortable being up close and personal with people?
• a person with good communication skills?
• good with colour?
• neat and organised?
• good at time management?

How do I become a Make-up Artist?

TRAINING:

• CLICK HERE to check for a training institution near you to see what they offer.
• Make sure you understand their entry requirements for each course.
• To avoid scams, make sure your institution is registered with the Department of Higher Education. 
• CLICK HERE to check accredited Private Higher Education Institutions. 

There are some courses you can take to skill yourself up in the art of becoming a Make-up Artist.  Here are a few examples:

• TSHWANE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

Offers a course in make-up and hairstyling.

• COLLEGE SA

Offers a 6-12 month introductory course in Make-up Application.  You need to be over 16 years of age. 

• THE MAKE-UP AGENDA

Offers a 6 month course in Basic Make-up Application. 

• NICKY G

A 6-month, online, course for an International Diploma in Fashion & Photographic Make-up

OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER: Hairdresser … or … Day Spa General Manager

Is becoming a Make-up Artist the right career choice for me?

OFO No: 514102

Other names for a Hair or Beauty Salon Assistant:

Somatologist

Also known as a Beauty Therapist

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for more info about this career