Maintenance Manager

African Echoes Recruitment; Oos-Kaap; Sur place; ZAR 254 000 - 304 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Live-in accommodation

Live-out option

Résumé du poste

African Echoes Recruitment is seeking a Maintenance Manager for two luxury game lodges, staff village and vehicle workshop. The role demands strong leadership, hands-on maintenance oversight, and the ability to manage fleets, water systems, and infrastructure to high standards.

Applicants must have RSA ID, at least 5 years in similar roles in hospitality settings, and a valid driver's license. Live-in accommodation or a live-out option is available.

Qualifications

• RSA ID and legal residence essential.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar Maintenance Management role within hospitality, lodges, or game reserves.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle mechanics and fleet maintenance.
• Practical experience with boreholes, pumps, reticulation, and water supply systems.
• General building, electrical, plumbing, and maintenance knowledge essential.
• Experience managing preventative maintenance programmes and maintenance budgets.
• Strong planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid Driver's License and own reliable vehicle essential.
• Ability to work independently and respond to after-hours emergencies.

Responsabilités

• Oversee all maintenance across two luxury game lodges, the staff village, and vehicle workshop
• Lead, train, and manage the maintenance team
• Plan and implement preventative and reactive maintenance schedules
• Ensure guest facilities, staff accommodation, and infrastructure are maintained to exceptional standards
• Oversee servicing and maintenance of game drive and utility vehicles
• Manage boreholes, pumps, water systems, and reserve infrastructure
• Maintain stock levels, tools, spares, and supplier relationships
• Coordinate maintenance projects while minimising disruption to lodge operations
• Assist with general reserve infrastructure including roads, fencing, and buildings

Connaissances

Maintenance management

Team leadership

Fleet maintenance

Water systems

Electrical knowledge

Budgeting

Planning

Scheduling

Driver's license

Independent work

Description du poste

REQUIREMENT:

• RSA ID and legal residence essential
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar Maintenance Management role within hospitality, lodges, or game reserves
• Proven leadership and team management experience
• Strong knowledge of vehicle mechanics and fleet maintenance
• Practical experience with boreholes, pumps, reticulation, and water supply systems
• General building, electrical, plumbing, and maintenance knowledge essential
• Experience managing preventative maintenance programmes and maintenance budgets
• Strong planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills
• Valid Driver's License and own reliable vehicle essential
• Ability to work independently and respond to after-hours emergencies

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee all maintenance across two luxury game lodges, the staff village, and vehicle workshop
• Lead, train, and manage the maintenance team
• Plan and implement preventative and reactive maintenance schedules
• Ensure guest facilities, staff accommodation, and infrastructure are maintained to exceptional standards
• Oversee servicing and maintenance of game drive and utility vehicles
• Manage boreholes, pumps, water systems, and reserve infrastructure
• Maintain stock levels, tools, spares, and supplier relationships
• Coordinate maintenance projects while minimising disruption to lodge operations
• Assist with general reserve infrastructure including roads, fencing, and buildings

PACKAGE:

• R25,000 per month (Negotiable DOE)
• Live-in accommodation provided or live-out option available for candidates residing within commuting distance of the reserve