Technical Services Manager | Luxury Reserve | Northern Cape

HotelJobs; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

HotelJobs is partnering with a private luxury reserve in the Northern Cape to recruit an experienced Technical Services Manager. This role balances guest-facing infrastructure with off-grid wilderness operations, owning the reserve’s buildings, utilities, fleet, and technical systems.

You will lead a team, manage annual maintenance budgets, and ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards while driving sustainability and conservation goals on a remote site.

Qualifications

• Qualified in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering or related field.
• At least 7 years in engineering or maintenance, preferably in hospitality.
• Strong understanding of sustainable technologies including solar, water filtration, waste management.
• Experience with facilities management systems and project planning tools.
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to live on-site in a remote environment.
• Proven leadership, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Flexible, hands-on and resilient; available for emergencies outside standard hours.
• Familiarity with conservation-driven operations and sustainable resource use.
• Comfortable living/working in a remote wilderness; ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage solar power, generators, and battery systems.
• Oversee water supply, purification, and waste management.
• Maintain HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and IT infrastructure.
• Service reserve vehicle fleet and equipment.
• Lead and develop a maintenance team; manage budget and procurement.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental standards are met.
• Support sustainability goals and reduce ecological footprint.
• Promote green building practices across operations.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Facilities management

Project planning

Sustainable technologies

Solar energy

Water filtration

Waste management

Remote site operations

Team leadership

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Electrical/Civil)

Tools

Facilities management software

Project planning tools

Job description

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Requirements

• Relevant qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 7 years’ senior experience in an engineering or maintenance role, within hospitality or another relevant industry
• Solid understanding of sustainable technologies, including solar energy, water filtration, waste management, and off-grid utilities
• Experience with facilities management systems and project planning tools
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to live on-site in a remote environment
• Strong leadership, organisational, and problem-solving skills
• Flexible, hands-on, and resilient, with availability for emergencies outside standard hours
• Familiarity with conservation-driven operational principles and a commitment to sustainable resource use
• Comfortable living and working in a remote wilderness setting, with strong problem‑solving ability under pressure

Salary – On application

PLEASE NOTE – Although we appreciate all applications received, we will only reply to those candidates who have the required background and experience. Only open to South African Residents. Thank you!