Technical Service Manager - Namibia

HotelJobs; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Luxury Lodge Collection Namibia seeks an experienced Technical Service Manager to oversee maintenance operations across remote camps. You will manage off-grid power, water, communication, and facility systems while leading maintenance teams and projects.

The role requires hands-on technical expertise, project management skills, and a track record of ensuring safety and reliability in challenging environments.

Qualifications

• Proven maintenance management experience, preferably in hospitality or remote lodge operations.
• Strong project management and contractor coordination skills.
• Ability to train and develop maintenance staff and manage inventories.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preventative, routine, and emergency maintenance across camp infrastructure.
• Manage solar power systems, generators, HVAC, boreholes, pumps, and water treatment systems.
• Lead refurbishment, renovation, and infrastructure improvement projects.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental standards and company procedures.
• Collaborate with Area Managers on budgets and capital projects.

Skills

Maintenance management

Project management

Team leadership

HSE compliance

Education

High school diploma

Trade certification in Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing/HVAC or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Luxury Lodge Collection based in Namibia is looking for an experienced Technical Service Manager to oversee maintenance operations, utilities ; and i nfrastructure across their camps. The successful candidate will ensure the reliable operation of off- grid power, water, communication; and facility systems while managing maintenance teams and infrastructure projects to the highest standards.

Duties

• Manage preventative, routine, and emergency maintenance across camp infrastructure.
• Oversee solar power systems, generators, HVAC units, boreholes, pumps, and water treatment systems.
• Lead refurbishment, renovation, and infrastructure improvement projects.
• Manage maintenance tools, equipment, spare parts, and inventory controls.
• Ensure functionality of VHF radio communication systems.
• Maintain roads, airstrips, fencing, and back-of-house facilities.
• Train and develop maintenance staff.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) standards and company procedures.
• Collaborate with Area Managers on maintenance planning, budgets, and capital projects.

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Relevant technical qualification or trade certification (Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, HVAC, or related field).
• Proven maintenance management experience, preferably within hospitality, tourism, or remote lodge operations.
• Valid Namibian citizenship or work permit
• Strong knowledge of solar power systems, generators, HVAC, water infrastructure, and general building maintenance.
• Experience managing projects, contractors, and maintenance teams.
• Computer literacy and report-writing skills.
• Ability to live and work in remote, off-grid environments.
• Valid driver\'s licence and PDP.