Assistant Technical Manager - Luxury Lodges (Live-in)

HotelJobs; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live‑in position

Job summary

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an Assistant Technical Manager to support maintenance and technical operations across luxury lodges, staff villages, and reserve infrastructure in KwaZulu‑Natal.

The role requires hands‑on expertise, strong organisational skills, and the ability to uphold world‑class standards of upkeep and sustainability. Live‑in, negotiable salary based on experience, and a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in maintenance management or technical support within a similar sized operation.
• Qualification/experience in at least one discipline: Electrical (single and three‑phase), Refrigeration, or Air‑conditioning.
• Demonstrable expertise in plumbing, sewage treatment, water treatment, building, and general maintenance.
• Valid unendorsed South African driver’s licence essential

Responsibilities

• Advise and assist on lodge, staff village, and reserve maintenance (preventative and daily breakdown).
• Support monthly maintenance budgets and annual CAPEX planning.
• Communicate daily with lodge managers on maintenance requirements and project progress.
• Assist with administration and financial processes, including ordering, issuing, and stock control of supplies and tools.
• Help train plumbers, carpenters, electricians, painters, and general maintenance staff.
• Support HR functions including recruitment and staff development when required.
• Negotiate with suppliers and contractors under guidance of the Technical Manager.
• Assist in site management of building and renovation projects (including casual contractors).
• Contribute to the design, construction, and maintenance of water purification and greywater treatment systems.
• Support plumbing, electrical (domestic), refrigeration, air‑conditioning, carpentry, and general maintenance tasks.
• Assist in IT network infrastructure maintenance.
• Participate in sustainability initiatives including solar installations and water‑saving projects.
• Maintain clear communication channels with lodge managers and operations teams.

Skills

Maintenance management

Electrical

Refrigeration

Air conditioning

Plumbing

Water treatment

Sustainability

Vendor management

Budgeting

Staff training

Education

Electrical qualification

Job description

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an Assistant Technical Manager to support maintenance and technical operations across luxury lodges, staff villages, and reserve infrastructure in KwaZulu‑Natal.

The role requires hands‑on expertise, strong organisational skills, and the ability to uphold world‑class standards of upkeep and sustainability. Live‑in, negotiable salary based on experience, and a dynamic team environment.