Maintenance Manager - Tanzania

HotelJobs; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Hotel; Lodge & Camp Group in Tanzania is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to oversee property upkeep, repairs and technical operations across our lodge and camp sites. You will lead maintenance teams, manage budgets and coordinate external contractors to ensure reliable facilities with minimal guest disruption.

A hands-on leader with strong knowledge of building systems, budgeting and planning is essential, as is experience supervising staff and emergency response.

Qualifications

• Proven maintenance management experience, preferably within hospitality.
• Strong practical knowledge of building systems and general repairs.
• Experience supervising staff and external contractors.
• Good budgeting, planning and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to diagnose faults and manage competing priorities.
• Hands-on approach with willingness to respond to emergencies.
• Remote lodge or camp experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance of buildings, equipment, utilities and infrastructure.
• Plan and implement preventative maintenance schedules.
• Respond to breakdowns and prioritise urgent repairs.
• Supervise maintenance staff and coordinate contractors.
• Monitor electrical, plumbing, mechanical and general building maintenance requirements.
• Maintain tools, spare parts and maintenance stock controls.
• Manage expenditure and provide input into replacement and refurbishment plans.
• Keep accurate maintenance records and report outstanding concerns.
• Ensure safe working practices and support emergency procedures.

Skills

Maintenance management

Staff supervision

Contractor coordination

Budgeting & planning

Diagnostics & fault-finding

Emergency response

Education

Relevant trade or technical qualification

Job description

Hotel; Lodge & Camp Group in Tanzania is looking for an experienced Maintenance Manager to oversee property upkeep and technical operations. The successful candidates will manage repairs; preventative maintenance and maintenance teams; ensuring reliable facilities and minimal disruption to guests.

Duties

• Oversee maintenance of buildings, equipment, utilities and infrastructure.
• Plan and implement preventative maintenance schedules.
• Respond to breakdowns and prioritise urgent repairs.
• Supervise maintenance staff and coordinate contractors.
• Monitor electrical, plumbing, mechanical and general building maintenance requirements.
• Maintain tools, spare parts and maintenance stock controls.
• Manage expenditure and provide input into replacement and refurbishment plans.
• Keep accurate maintenance records and report outstanding concerns.
• Ensure safe working practices and support emergency procedures.

Requirements

• Relevant trade or technical qualification preferred.
• Proven maintenance management experience, preferably within hospitality.
• Strong practical knowledge of building systems and general repairs.
• Experience supervising staff and external contractors.
• Good budgeting, planning and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to diagnose faults and manage competing priorities.
• A hands-on approach and willingness to respond to operational emergencies.
• Remote lodge or camp experience advantageous.