Zmo 19861 - Maintenance Manager (Kzn)

HotelJobs; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation (Ensuite room)

Job summary

HotelJobs seeks a hands-on Maintenance Manager for a private safari lodge in Ladysmith, South Africa. You will oversee upkeep, safety and continuous improvement of the property, handling repairs and small building projects to keep operations running smoothly.

The role covers preventative maintenance, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, solar PV, irrigation, budgeting, and supervising maintenance staff. A trade qualification, Matric and a valid driver's license are required; hospitality experience is

Qualifications

• Matric/Grade 12 is required.
• Trade qualification in electrical, plumbing, millwright or related field is advantageous.
• Valid driver’s license (Code B or EB) and own vehicle recommended.
• Minimum 5 years in a maintenance role, ideally in hospitality, lodge, farm, estate or similar.
• Minimum 2–3 years in a supervisory or management capacity.
• Proven experience managing small construction, building or renovation projects.

Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out routine, preventative and emergency maintenance across buildings, rooms, grounds and facilities.
• Maintain and troubleshoot solar PV systems, inverters, batteries and backup power.
• Service and operate generators, ensuring reliable power during outages.
• Install, maintain and repair irrigation systems, boreholes, pumps and water storage.
• Carry out and oversee plumbing, electrical, HVAC and air-conditioning maintenance and repairs.
• Plan, manage and supervise small construction, renovation and building projects, including scheduling, budgeting, materials ordering and quality control.
• Source, brief and manage contractors and suppliers, and get value for money.
• Supervise and train maintenance staff and general workers.
• Keep maintenance logs, service schedules and inspection records up to date.
• Manage maintenance budgets and stock of tools, spares and materials.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and electrical safety standards.
• Respond quickly to guest-related maintenance issues to keep the guest experience first-class.
• Maintain the swimming pool, water systems and general grounds infrastructure where required.

Skills

Solar PV systems

Generator maintenance

Project management

Team leadership

Read building plans

Basic computer literacy

On-call readiness

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Trade qualification (electrical/plumbing/millwright)

Job description

Employer Description Private Safari Lodge in Nambiti Private Game Reserve Job Description A well-established lodge in Ladysmith is seeking a hands-on, dependable Maintenance Manager to take full responsibility for the upkeep, safety and continued improvement of the property. The ideal candidate is a true all-rounder, comfortable with everything from daily repairs to managing small building projects, who takes pride in keeping a hospitality operation running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out routine, preventative and emergency maintenance across all buildings, rooms, grounds and facilities
• Maintain and troubleshoot solar PV systems, inverters, batteries and backup power
• Service and operate generators, ensuring reliable power during load shedding and outages
• Install; maintain and repair irrigation systems, boreholes, pumps and water storage
• Carry out and oversee plumbing, electrical, HVAC and air-conditioning maintenance and repairs
• Plan; manage and supervise small construction, renovation and building projects, including scheduling, budgeting, materials ordering and quality control
• Source; brief and manage contractors and suppliers, and get value for money
• Supervise and train maintenance staff and general workers
• Keep maintenance logs, service schedules and inspection records up to date
• Manage maintenance budgets and stock of tools, spares and materials
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and electrical safety standards (e.g., Certificates of Compliance)
• Respond quickly to guest-related maintenance issues to keep the guest experience first-class
• Maintain the swimming pool, water systems and general grounds infrastructure where required

Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12 (required)
• Trade qualification in electrical, plumbing, millwright, or a related technical field (N3 / N4 or Trade Test advantageous)
• Valid driver’s license, Code B or EB (required) and own vehicle (advantageous)
• Minimum 5 years in a maintenance role, ideally in hospitality, lodge, farm, estate or similar environment
• Minimum 2 to 3 years in a supervisory or management capacity
• Proven experience managing small construction, building or renovation projects

Skills

• Strong working knowledge of solar PV systems, generators and irrigation
• Practical skills in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, painting and general building work
• Good project management, planning and organizational skills
• Ability to read basic building plans and compile material and cost estimates
• Strong problem-solving ability and a proactive approach to preventing issues
• Able to lead, motivate and train a small team
• Basic computer literacy for reports, records and ordering
• Reliable; honest, self-driven and able to work with minimal supervision
• Willing to be on call and available for emergencies, including after hours and weekends

Benefits

• Accommodation (Ensuite room)