Maintenance Manager

Kendrick Recruitment; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 223,000 - 335,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in

Job summary

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to join a luxury Big Five safari lodge in the Northern Kruger. This hands‑on role requires strong technical knowledge and leadership to oversee maintenance and upkeep of a high‑end property.

Salary: R20,000 – R30,000 gross per month, with live‑in benefits. Previous experience in luxury hospitality environments is preferred and the successful candidate must be able to live on site in a remote lodge setting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Maintenance Manager or similar senior role.
• Experience in luxury lodge, hotel or remote hospitality environment would be advantageous.
• Strong technical knowledge across general maintenance, plumbing, electrical and building repairs.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to live and work in a remote safari lodge environment.
• Hands-on approach with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all maintenance operations across the lodge and its facilities.
• Manage preventative and reactive maintenance schedules.
• Supervise and lead the maintenance team.
• Ensure all buildings, guest areas, staff accommodation and infrastructure are maintained to a high standard.
• Attend to plumbing, electrical, carpentry and general maintenance requirements.
• Coordinate external contractors and service providers when required.
• Manage maintenance budgets, stock levels and procurement of equipment and supplies.
• Ensure all health, safety and operational standards are adhered to.
• Respond promptly to maintenance issues to minimise disruption to guests and lodge operations.

Skills

Maintenance management

Leadership

Budgeting

Health & safety

Electrical knowledge

Job description

Maintenance Manager | Northern Kruger

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to join a prestigious luxury Big Five safari lodge in the Northern Kruger. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on maintenance professional with strong technical knowledge and leadership abilities to oversee the maintenance and upkeep of a high‑end safari property.

Salary: R20,000 – R30,000 gross per month, depending on experienceBenefits: Live-in

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee all maintenance operations across the lodge and its facilities.

Manage preventative and reactive maintenance schedules.

Supervise and lead the maintenance team.

Ensure all buildings, guest areas, staff accommodation and infrastructure are maintained to a high standard.

Attend to plumbing, electrical, carpentry and general maintenance requirements.

Coordinate external contractors and service providers when required.

Manage maintenance budgets, stock levels and procurement of equipment and supplies.

Ensure all health, safety and operational standards are adhered to.

Respond promptly to maintenance issues to minimise disruption to guests and lodge operations.

Requirements:

Previous experience in a Maintenance Manager or similar senior maintenance role.

Experience within a luxury lodge, hotel or remote hospitality environment would be advantageous.

Strong technical knowledge across general maintenance, plumbing, electrical and building repairs.

Excellent leadership and team management skills.

Good organisational and problem-solving abilities.

Ability to work independently and manage multiple maintenance requirements.

A hands‑on approach with strong attention to detail.

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

If you do not hear from us within 7 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.