Maintenance Manager – Cayley Lodge & Mountain Resort

The Beekman Group; Tongaat; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in property development and leisure management is seeking a dynamic individual to manage all technical and mechanical aspects of a large resort. This role involves overseeing maintenance programs, managing departmental budgets, and supervising staff to ensure high service standards. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in the hospitality industry, strong technical skills across various maintenance disciplines, and excellent interpersonal abilities. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a leading resort in the picturesque Central Drakensberg region, where your skills will be valued and developed.

Benefits

Single accommodation provided

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a similar position in a large hospitality operation.
• Sound knowledge of mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical and mechanical maintenance of the resort.
• Plan and execute maintenance programs and manage budgets.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Plumbing skills

Electrical knowledge

Building maintenance

Carpentry skills

Air conditioning expertise

Water reticulation knowledge

General maintenance skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Valid matric

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Central Drakensberg – KwaZulu Natal – South Africa

Key Performance Areas:

To manage and actively run all aspects of the technical, mechanical, and grounds maintenance of a large and expanding resort. The ability to plan and execute maintenance programs and projects. The ability to implement and maintain preventative maintenance programs. Management of departmental expenditure, budgets, stock, and tools. The successful candidate must be prepared to work a 6-day week, shifts, public holidays, weekends, and overtime. Will be required to manage staff and to liaise with service providers to achieve desired standards and service levels.

Position Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar position in a large operation within the Hospitality Industry.
• Sound knowledge of mechanical, plumbing, electrical, building, carpentry, air conditioning, heat pumps, water reticulation/sewerage plants, swimming pools, and general maintenance.
• Ability to control stores.
• Supervise staff and assist in resort activities.
• Unendorsed code B driver’s licence and valid matric.
• Computer literate.
• Single accommodation is provided.

Person Requirements:

• Dynamic.
• Performance-driven.
• Deadline-driven.
• Self-motivated.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

South Africa’s leading corporate player in the development and management of property and the leisure sector currently has the following opportunity at Cayley Lodge & Mountain Resort in Winterton, Central Drakensberg. In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the Group, preference shall be given, but not limited to, candidates from the designated groups.

Ref # 33/01

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