Afriski winter season in 2020 had some of the best snowmaking conditions seen in years. The resort was open throughout winter and hosted local visitors who got to enjoy the uncrowded slopes and perfect conditions. We have started preparing for the upcoming winter season and are gearing up to get everything ready for guests to hit the slopes in June.

For those who have not yet experienced our awesome-ness – working at Afriski is loads of fun. We are a small resort that believes in exceeding our customers expectations while having fun doing it. It is tough out there, and especially in the hospitality industry but our regular seasonal staff keep on coming back because they realise how fortunate they are to be a part of the Afriski team. If you share our passion for creating memorable experiences and can handle long hours of work and communal living spaces but you want a great experience that will take up 3 months of your life, then Afriski is a good place to be.

VISA APPLICATION
Most residents living outside South Africa require a Visa, this application normally comes from the country of home residence.  Afriski is in Lesotho, however entrance is via South Africa, so it is advised to check with your nearest embassy if a visa is required for both South Africa and Lesotho. Each country has different requirements for visas and each respective application is dealt with per case. Please contact us for more information.
See http://www.dha.gov.za for more visa info and requirements or contact us for further questions.

COVID-19
To enter Lesotho you will need to have a valid, negative COVID test, no older than 72 hours. At the end of your stay you will need a valid, negative COVID test to re-enter South Africa, no longer than 72 hours. Everyone will have to follow strict COVID protocols, increased hygiene and each person will have a responsibility to safeguard themselves and prevent the spread of the virus.

RESORT LOCATION ENVIRONMENT
Afriski is situated at 3000m above sea level on the top of the Drakensberg Mountains. This means that we are in an extremely isolated location with only the resort amenities at hand. The closest town is 1.5 hours away, keeping in mind, it’s an African town. All staff will more than likely be at the resort for the full season with little opportunity to get off the mountain or travel locally. The resort is dependent on artificial snowmaking, although natural snowfalls do sometimes bring us the beauty of powder skiing. In certain seasons natural snow may not fall at all, whereas other seasons we are blessed with ample riding opportunities.

LIVING ENVIRONMENT
Staff quarters consist of bunk beds / dormitory style rooms with 4 – 6 people per room. Accommodation, food, electricity, water, etc. are all provided, with laundry at own expense. Staff are provided with 3 meals per day in the staff restaurant. With many diverse cultures, meals are catered canteen style, and our menu is adjusted subject to available ingredients. It is your responsibility to maintain your appearance, room cleanliness and personal hygiene. Lack of appropriate cleanliness will not be tolerated.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
All staff are required to work 6 days a week, with 1 day off on a weekday, working 54 hours per week. Depending on the department, staff may be required to fulfil their duties, as well as any other tasks under the consent of your department manager. Early season arrivals include season preparation tasks, such as any readiness or labour-intensive requirements.

COMMUNICATION & INTERNET ACCESS
You can also purchase your own local Vodacom Lesotho SIM card for airtime credits or data respectively.

Please see www.afriski.net for more information.


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