Assistant Technical Manager

Kendrick Recruitment; Hluhluwe; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Job summary

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking a technically skilled Assistant Technical Manager for a luxury safari lodge in Hluhluwe, KZN. This live-in role supports the Technical Manager in daily maintenance and upkeep of the property, ensuring high standards, safety and smooth operations.

Ideal candidates have hands-on maintenance experience in hospitality, strong problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to live in a remote safari environment.

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance experience in luxury lodge or hospitality setting.
• Strong general maintenance knowledge.
• Electrical, plumbing, mechanical and carpentry skills would be advantageous.
• Previous supervisory experience would be beneficial.
• Hands-on approach with excellent attention to detail.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A valid driver's licence would be advantageous.
• Ability to live and work in a remote safari environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Technical Manager with day-to-day maintenance and operations of the property.
• Ensure buildings, facilities, equipment and infrastructure are maintained to a high standard.
• Conduct regular inspections and identify maintenance requirements proactively.
• Assist with preventative maintenance programmes and scheduled repairs.
• Troubleshoot and attend to electrical, plumbing, mechanical and general maintenance issues.
• Supervise and assist with maintenance staff and daily task allocation.
• Coordinate with external contractors and service providers where required.
• Ensure maintenance work is completed safely and to standard.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and reporting.
• Monitor maintenance stock, tools and equipment.
• Support health and safety compliance.
• Work closely with lodge management to minimise guest disruption.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Troubleshooting

Electrical knowledge

Supervisory experience

Hands-on

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Driver's license

Job description

Assistant Technical Manager | Luxury Safari Lodge | Hluhluwe, KZN

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking a technically skilled and hands-on Assistant Technical Manager to join a luxury safari property in Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal. This live-in opportunity is suited to a practical and experienced maintenance professional who can assist with the smooth running and upkeep of all technical aspects of the property.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Technical Manager with the day-to-day maintenance and technical operations of the property.
  

• Ensure all buildings, facilities, equipment and infrastructure are maintained to a high standard.
  

• Conduct regular inspections and identify maintenance requirements proactively.
  

• Assist with preventative maintenance programmes and scheduled repairs.
  

• Troubleshoot and attend to electrical, plumbing, mechanical and general maintenance issues.
  

• Supervise and assist with maintenance staff and daily task allocation.
  

• Coordinate with external contractors and service providers where required.
  

• Ensure maintenance work is completed efficiently, safely and to the required standard.
  

• Assist with maintaining accurate maintenance records and reporting.
  

• Monitor maintenance stock, tools and equipment.
  

• Support compliance with health and safety requirements.
  

• Work closely with lodge management to ensure minimal disruption to guests and daily operations.
  

Requirements:

• Previous technical or maintenance experience, preferably within a luxury lodge, safari property, hotel or similar hospitality environment.
  

• Strong practical knowledge of general maintenance.
  

• Electrical, plumbing, mechanical and carpentry experience would be advantageous.
  

• Previous supervisory experience would be beneficial.
  

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
  

• A hands-on approach with excellent attention to detail.
  

• Good organisational and communication skills.
  

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  

• A valid driver's licence would be advantageous.
  

• Ability to live and work in a remote safari environment.
  

Salary: Dependent on experience Location: Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal Accommodation: Live-in