Live-In Maintenance Manager – Off-Grid Lodge & Fleet

Bushwise; uMnambithi; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in accommodation

Job summary

Bushwise is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Manager to oversee the upkeep, infrastructure, and fleet maintenance of a remote game lodge in a bushveld environment. The role requires proactive problem-solving to maintain luxury guest standards while managing off-grid systems and site repairs.

You will supervise a small team, liaise with external contractors for major repairs, manage budgeting and stock, and ensure OH&S compliance across all lodge facilities.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years hands-on maintenance experience, preferably in hospitality or rural estates.
• Trade skills in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting and mechanical repairs.
• Experience with off-grid solar systems and diesel generators.
• Valid Code 08 (EB) driver''s license; PDP is advantageous.
• Ability to work independently in remote locations with strong problem-solving.
• Good English communication; local language skills beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Oversee General Property & Infrastructure Maintenance across guest suites, lodge areas, staff quarters, and back-of-house facilities.
• Troubleshoot and repair plumbing, geysers, water pumps, boreholes, and basic electrical faults.
• Monitor and maintain solar power installations, inverters, battery banks, and backup generators.
• Conduct routine checks and servicing on game drive vehicles, tractors, trailers, and groundskeeping machinery.
• Maintain swimming pools, water filtration systems, and lodge sewerage/waste treatment plants.
• Supervise a small team of maintenance staff and liaise with external contractors for major repairs.
• Manage workshop tools, order spare parts, stock consumables, and adhere to monthly budgets.
• Ensure OH&S compliance across lodge infrastructure and equipment.

Skills

Plumbing

Electrical

Carpentry

Painting

Mechanical repairs

Solar systems

Diesel generators

Team supervision

Education

Trade qualification (plumbing/electrical)

Job description

Bushwise is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Manager to oversee the upkeep, infrastructure, and fleet maintenance of a remote game lodge in a bushveld environment. The role requires proactive problem-solving to maintain luxury guest standards while managing off-grid systems and site repairs.

You will supervise a small team, liaise with external contractors for major repairs, manage budgeting and stock, and ensure OH&S compliance across all lodge facilities.