Lead Maintenance Supervisor - Luxury Safari Lodge

Phoenix Recruitment Limited; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

5* Game Lodge in Welgevonden seeks a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee and perform maintenance across all lodge facilities, guest areas and staff spaces. You will lead a team, ensure safety, and maintain generators, water systems and environmental compliance in a remote safari setting.

The role requires 3–5 years in maintenance, a trade qualification, and a valid driver’s license. You’ll work closely with Housekeeping and Front‑of‑House to uphold luxury standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years in a maintenance role.
• Proven supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Trade qualification in electrical, plumbing, or carpentry is advantageous.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Strong technical knowledge across building maintenance disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform preventative and corrective maintenance across lodge facilities.
• Supervise and mentor maintenance team; assign tasks; monitor progress.
• Maintain guest areas to luxury lodge standards and coordinate with other teams.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Support sustainability initiatives in water, power and waste management.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Planning & organizing

Safety awareness

Education

Trade qualification (electrician/Plumber/Carpenter)

Tools

Generators

Water treatment systems

Job description

5* Game Lodge in Welgevonden seeks a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee and perform maintenance across all lodge facilities, guest areas and staff spaces. You will lead a team, ensure safety, and maintain generators, water systems and environmental compliance in a remote safari setting.

The role requires 3–5 years in maintenance, a trade qualification, and a valid driver’s license. You’ll work closely with Housekeeping and Front‑of‑House to uphold luxury standards.