Management

Gideon went to school at DF Malan High in Bellville and went on to study for a National Certificate in Hotel Management from Granger Bay Hotel School in 1999. He worked at various 5 Star boutique hotels and wine estates in South Africa but then spread his wings and spent time in Dublin, working at 4 Star historic hotels and in Galway at a 5 Star historic hotel for another two years, in various roles. Gideon has been with Village & Life since March 2006, starting as Assistant Front Office Manager and spends much of his off time enjoying the outdoors by camping and as a co-driver on 4x4 routes. He also appreciates his friends and family and has recently started to enjoy gardening and renovating his house in the Boland.

Carla was born in Cape Town and matriculated at Ned Doman Senior Secondary School. She worked from 1998 – 2004 in Time Share sales at Club Resorts International, joining Village & Life in March 2004. Carla started off as a receptionist for one and a half years and she is now settled in the reservations department. Carla likes to unwind by socializing after a hard day’s work.

Carl has been with Village & Life for 4 years. He was born in Cape Town and attended school in Muizenberg at Muizenberg High School.  After School, he achieved his National Diploma in Cost and Management Accounting at Cape Peninsula University of Technology and then joined the Village & Life Group.  He loves fast cars and playing the trumpet. He’s very involved in choir and orchestra and teaching young children to play instruments

Alastair is originally from Natal and after matriculating at Tygerberg he went on to complete his three year Higher Diploma in Hospitality Management in Cape Town.  His work experience includes a hotel group in Natal, his own catering-related business, his family's boutique hotel and also running Theo's in Mouille Point for a number of months. Alastair originates from a family of hoteliers, with his parents, grand parents and great-grand parents all being involved in the hospitality industry. Alastair has been with Village & Life for 1 year, loves working with people and is known as a party animal. His personal motto is “Carpe Diem,” meaning “Seize the day,” as that is how he feels everyday, and believes that such a motto will go far to inspire success in the dynamic team of spirited individuals he works with at Village & Life.