Maintenance Manager

Wild Dreams Hospitality; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 223,000 - 279,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in accommodation

Meals provided

Medical aid after probation

Uniform & WiFi

Staff gratuities

Bednights for family

Gym access

Staff village housing

Sister property bednights

Annual leave cycle 36/12 + 21 days

Job summary

Wild Dreams Hospitality is seeking a Maintenance Manager for a remote, 5-star lodge. You will own the maintenance department, balancing hands-on work with strong people leadership, and will manage a team of eight across lodge, grounds and staff areas.

You will schedule preventative maintenance, train staff on safety procedures, and oversee solar and utility systems. A valid driver's license and at least 3 years in hospitality are required.

Qualifications

• Proven maintenance management experience in lodge/hospitality.
• Leads a team of ~8 staff; strong people management.
• Strong knowledge of electrical, plumbing and general maintenance.
• Experience with safety, firefighting and first aid.
• Valid driver's license and at least 3 years hospitality experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a maintenance team of 8; oversee lodge upkeep.
• Schedule and execute preventative maintenance on appliances, buildings and infrastructure.
• Train staff on procedures and health and safety; document training.
• Maintain firefighting equipment and fire plans in line with legislation.
• Manage stock, tools and spares for accountability and efficiency.
• Assist with vehicle maintenance and liaise with external mechanics.
• Oversee upkeep of the solar plant and related infrastructure.
• Support lodge security during night watchman absences.
• Conduct monthly stock takes.
• Respond to emergency maintenance after hours.
• Assist across departments as operational needs require.

Skills

Maintenance management

Team leadership

Electrical & plumbing

Preventative maintenance

Safety & first aid

Stock control

Independent work

Administration (Excel/Word)

Calm under pressure

Driver's license

Tools

Excel

Word

Email

Job description

This is a practical, all-rounder role for someone who is technically skilled and comfortable leading a team in a remote, 5-star lodge environment. The successful candidate will take full ownership of the maintenance department, balancing hands-on technical work with strong people management.

Core Criteria:

• Proven maintenance management experience within a lodge, hotel or similar hospitality setting
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team of approximately 8 staff members
• Strong working knowledge of electrical, plumbing and general building maintenance
• Experience with air-conditioning, geysers, pumps, pools and water systems advantageous
• Understanding of solar systems and basic electrical troubleshooting
• Solid grasp of preventative maintenance principles
• Strong stock-control and organisational skills
• Sound knowledge of health and safety, firefighting and first aid
• Confident, solutions-driven approach with the ability to work independently
• Basic administrative competence (Excel, Word, email); PanHospitality experience a plus, training provided
• Calm and effective under pressure, particularly during emergencies
• Valid driver's licence
• Minimum 3 years' relevant hospitality experience required

Core Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a maintenance team of 8, overseeing all upkeep of the lodge, grounds and staff areas
• Execute and schedule preventative maintenance on all appliances, buildings and infrastructure
• Train staff on correct procedures and health and safety standards; document training accordingly
• Maintain firefighting equipment and documented fire plans in line with legislation
• Manage stock, tools and spares to ensure accountability and efficiency
• Assist with vehicle maintenance and liaise with external mechanics where needed
• Oversee upkeep of the solar plant and associated infrastructure
• Support lodge security during night watchman absences
• Conduct monthly stock takes
• Respond to emergency maintenance needs after hours
• Assist across departments as operational needs require

On Offer:

• Salary: R20,000 – R25,000 per month, based on experience
• Medical aid contribution of R1,478.35 per month after a 3-month probation period
• Live-in position; private room with en-suite bathroom
• All meals provided
• Uniform, free WiFi, laundry and room-cleaning service
• Staff gratuities
• 16 lodge bednights per year for friends or family, plus generous staff village bednights
• 2 complimentary bednights at a sister property annually
• Access to lodge gym; staff discounts on drinks, curios and flights
• Leave cycle of 36 days on, 12 days off, plus 21 floating days per year