Head of Maintenance - Remote Wilderness Reserve

JVR Software; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

HotelJobs in the Northern Cape seeks a Head of Maintenance to lead an on-site technical team in a large private wilderness reserve. You will direct engineers and maintenance staff across solar PV, battery storage, water treatment and civil works, while advancing energy efficiency and sustainable upgrades.

The role requires a Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering degree and at least 7 years in senior engineering/technical management, with a focus on conservation and off-grid technologies.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required (Mechanical/Electrical/Civil).
• Minimum 7 years in a senior engineering/technical management role.
• Experience leading and developing a skilled technical team.

Responsibilities

• Direct and mentor a skilled technical team of technicians.
• Oversee maintenance portfolio including solar PV, energy storage, water systems, HVAC, IT infra and fleet.
• Plan budgets, procurement and asset management; ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regs.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Strategic planning

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Electrical/Civil)

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

HotelJobs in the Northern Cape seeks a Head of Maintenance to lead an on-site technical team in a large private wilderness reserve. You will direct engineers and maintenance staff across solar PV, battery storage, water treatment and civil works, while advancing energy efficiency and sustainable upgrades.

The role requires a Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering degree and at least 7 years in senior engineering/technical management, with a focus on conservation and off-grid technologies.