Zmo 19502 - Game Lodge Maintenance Manager

HotelJobs; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation in lodge

Meals or Food Allowance

Provident Fund

Medical Aid

13th Cheque

Job summary

HotelJobs is seeking a Maintenance Manager for a 5-Star Game Lodge in Sabi Sands. You will oversee maintenance, grounds, stores and compliance across multiple lodge operations in a remote bush environment.

A hands-on leader with strong technical expertise and people management skills is required to thrive in this setting. You will manage electrical, plumbing, mechanical systems, generators, boreholes, solar installations, and pool plant, while leading technical teams and driving safety and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in facilities, maintenance or engineering management.
• Proven track record in team leadership within technical/maintenance environments.
• Experience in stock control and procurement.
• Trade qualification or technical training in electrical, plumbing, mechanical or building.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Exposure to hospitality or lodge environments, remote/bush settings, supervisory qualifications and health & safety training.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and grounds including electrical, plumbing, mechanical systems, generators, boreholes, solar installations and pool plant.
• Manage planned preventative maintenance, asset registers, service schedules and contractor relationships.
• Control stores, stock, and procurement with tight accuracy, supplier negotiations, and budget management.
• Lead and mentor technical and maintenance teams, ensuring discipline, attendance and performance standards.
• Drive health, safety, and compliance including PPE use, hazard reporting, risk assessments, and incident investigations.

Skills

Budget management

Supplier negotiations

Leadership

Building systems

Health & safety

Education

Trade qualification or technical training (electrical, plumbing, mechanical or building)

Job description

5-Star Game Lodge in Sabi Sands Job Description

Our client is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance, grounds, stores and compliance functions across multiple lodge operations. This role requires a hands‑on leader with strong technical expertise, proven people management skills, and the ability to thrive in a remote bush environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and grounds including electrical, plumbing, mechanical systems, generators, boreholes, solar installations and pool plant.
• Manage planned preventative maintenance, asset registers, service schedules and contractor relationships.
• Control stores, stock, and procurement with tight accuracy, supplier negotiations, and budget management.
• Lead and mentor technical and maintenance teams, ensuring discipline, attendance and performance standards.
• Drive health, safety, and compliance including PPE use, hazard reporting, risk assessments, and incident investigations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in facilities, maintenance or engineering management.
• Proven track record in team leadership within technical/maintenance environments.
• Experience in stock control and procurement.
• Trade qualification or technical training in electrical, plumbing, mechanical or building.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Exposure to hospitality or lodge environments, remote/bush settings, supervisory qualifications and health & safety training.

Skills

• Strong working knowledge of building systems, electrical, plumbing and mechanical infrastructure.
• Ability to manage budgets and supplier negotiations.
• Computer literacy in job card systems, procurement software, and reporting.
• Hands‑on leadership style with mentoring and conflict resolution.
• Safety-conscious; methodical, and process-driven with high personal integrity.
• Resilient; proactive, and well‑organized, able to maintain 5‑star standards in maintenance operations.

Benefits

• Accommodation: Ensuite room in house share
• Meals or Food Allowance
• Provident Fund
• Medical Aid
• 13th Cheque