Reserve Maintenance Ops Manager

HotelJobs; Limpopo; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

5% Provident Fund

Medical Aid 50% contribution

Job summary

HotelJobs seeks a dynamic Reserve Maintenance Ops Manager to lead the maintenance team on a game reserve or large farming operation. You will drive infrastructure upkeep, asset care, and daily operations, reporting to the Reserve Manager. A strong maintenance background and people leadership are essential.

The role offers live-in accommodation, and compensation will reflect experience, with provident fund and medical aid contributions described in the benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a managerial or assistant managerial role in maintenance.
• Valid RSA Driver's Licence (Code 8) and RSA ID.
• Level 3 First Aid, firefighting training, and Health & Safety training.
• Formal qualifications in electrical systems, plumbing, or boiler making and electrical fencing are advantageous.
• Clear, contactable professional references.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance schedules to optimize reserve productivity.
• Lead and mentor the entire maintenance team, uphold high standards of timekeeping and workspace organisation.
• Manage operational budgets, source suppliers, oversee orders and deliveries.
• Maintain a safe, tidy workplace in line with health and safety protocols.
• Respond to emergencies after hours and during outages as required.
• Prepare administrative reports and assist the Reserve Manager as needed.

Skills

Managerial experience

Leadership

Problem solving

Timekeeping/discipline

Education

First Aid Level 3

Firefighting training

Health and Safety training

Electrical/plumbing/boiler qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

COMPANY BACKGROUND

The lodge is a well-established, fast-growing group of companies committed to an equal opportunity employment policy. We are seeking a dynamic, passionate, and highly motivated Reserve Maintenance Ops Manager to join our professional management team.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Role Summary: Working closely with the Reserve Manager and alternative departmental divisions, the successful candidate will lead the entire maintenance staff compliment. This role demands an individual who ensures smooth, efficient daily operations, maintains an organised workspace, and takes full accountability for all facets of reserve infrastructure and asset care.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years' managerial or assistant managerial experience within a maintenance department on a game reserve or large-scale farming operation.
• Licence & Identification: Valid South African (RSA) Driver's Licence (Minimum Code 8) and a valid RSA ID.
• Certifications: Valid Level 3 First Aid Certificate, formal firefighting training, and formal Health and Safety training.
• Technical Qualifications: Formal education, training, or certifications in electrical systems, plumbing, or boiler making and electrical fencing will be highly advantageous.
• References: Clear, contactable professional references.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS & KNOWLEDGE AREAS

• Infrastructure & Security: Comprehensive knowledge of road maintenance, reserve infrastructure, and electrical fencing.
• Utilities & Water Systems: Strong working knowledge of general electrical systems, water provision, reticulation networks, and specific mechanics regarding water pumps, motors, and boreholes.
• Mechanical & Assets: Structural proficiency in boiler making, basic vehicle mechanics, and fleet management.
• Tools & Machinery: Operational expertise and safety management regarding power tools (including chainsaws, brushcutters, and jackhammers).
• Compliance & Admin: General computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook), strong report-writing skills, and a fundamental understanding of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA).

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operational Planning: Plan, coordinate, and execute weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance schedules to optimize reserve productivity.
• Staff Leadership: Manage, mentor, and lead the entire maintenance team, setting a high standard for timekeeping, workspace organisation, and professional workplace conduct.
• Financial Control: Manage designated operational budgets, source suppliers, oversee orders, and coordinate incoming deliveries.
• Safety & Standards: Maintain a safe, tidy, and hazard-free work environment in line with health and safety protocols.
• Emergency Response: Act with urgency to resolve unforeseen reserve scenarios and infrastructure failures, including attending to after-hours emergencies when required.
• General Administration: Efficiently compile administrative reports and fulfil any other duties relevant to the post as requested by the Reserve Manager.

KEY COMPETENCIES & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Fluent in English (written and verbal communication).
• A self-starter and proactive "go-getter" who demonstrates strong initiative.
• Proven problem-solving ability with the capacity to work effectively under pressure.
• Exceptional leadership skills with a hands-on approach to team task management.

REMUNERATION & BENEFITS OFFERED

• Salary: Market-related salary, negotiable within reason and dependent on experience and qualifications.
• Accommodation: Live-in accommodation provided.
• Provident Fund: 5% Provident Fund contribution (compulsory membership, forms part of the Cost to Company package).
• Medical Aid: 50% Medical Aid contribution for the individual only, restricted to the Classic Saver or below option on Discovery Health (voluntary membership, forms part of the CTC package).