Maintenance Supervisor

Bushwise; South Africa; Sur place; ZAR 112 000 - 201 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Live-in accommodation and meals

Résumé du poste

Bushwise, a premier luxury safari lodge in a remote wildlife reserve, seeks a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee lodge infrastructure and assets, ensuring a flawless 5‑star operation behind the scenes.

You will lead the maintenance and groundskeeping team, manage routine, preventative and emergency works, supervise solar systems, generators, boreholes and water pumps, and handle basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, tiling and painting tasks, along with basic vehicle checks for safari and

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years hands-on maintenance experience.
• Strong multi-trade technical skills including electrical, plumbing, solar, and small engines.
• Valid South African driver's license (PDP or 4x4 driving experience is a distinct advantage).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a remote area.
• Experience in remote luxury lodge, resort, or commercial property environment preferred.

Responsabilités

• Infrastructure Oversight: Oversee routine, preventative, and emergency maintenance across the lodge, staff village, and estate structures.
• Systems Management: Maintain and troubleshoot lodge systems, including solar setups, generators, boreholes, water pumps, and electric fencing.
• General Handyman Trades: Handle repairs in plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, tiling, and painting.
• Team Leadership: Manage and schedule daily tasks for the maintenance and groundskeeping team.
• Fleet Support: Assist with basic vehicle checks and minor mechanical maintenance for safari and utility vehicles.

Connaissances

Maintenance expertise

Electrical & plumbing

Solar systems knowledge

Team leadership

Description du poste

Job Description

WE ARE HIRING: LODGE MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

Are you a highly skilled, hands-on technical problem solver who thrives in the bush?

We are a premier luxury safari lodge situated in a spectacular wildlife reserve, and we are looking for a dedicated, proactive Maintenance Supervisor to oversee our lodge infrastructure and assets.

If you have a strong work ethic, a sharp eye for detail, and the leadership skills to keep a 5-star property running flawlessly behind the scenes, this is your next career move!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Infrastructure Oversight: Oversee and execute routine, preventative, and emergency maintenance across the lodge, staff village, and estate structures.
• Systems Management: Maintain and troubleshoot critical lodge systems, including solar setups, generators, boreholes, water pumps, and electric fencing.
• General Handyman Trades: Handle day-to-day repairs involving basic plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, tiling, and painting.
• Team Leadership: Manage and schedule daily tasks for the maintenance and groundskeeping team to keep the property pristine.
• Fleet Support: Assist with basic vehicle checks and minor mechanical maintenance for safari and utility vehicles.

Requirements

WHAT YOU NEED:

• Experience: Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on maintenance experience, ideally within a remote luxury lodge, resort, or commercial property environment.
• Technical Skills: Strong technical proficiency across multiple trades (electrical, plumbing, solar, and small engines are highly valued).
• Licence: Valid South African driver's licence (PDP or 4x4 driving experience is a distinct advantage).
• Attributes: Excellent problem-solving skills, strong leadership capabilities, and the ability to work independently in a remote area.

Benefits

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Salary: R10,000 – R18,000 per month (Negotiable based on experience and trade qualifications).
• Perks: Live-in position with on-site accommodation and meals included.
• Roster: Favourable leave cycle / shift rotation (to be finalized during the interview process).