Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Single live in position no pets or children

Duties & Responsibilities

• General Maintenance Oversight
• Manage, plan, and coordinate all maintenance operations across the reserve (lodges, staff villages, roads, vehicles, water systems, fencing, and infrastructure).
• Ensure preventative maintenance schedules are developed and adhered to.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns and repairs promptly.
• Staff Management & Training
• Lead, supervise, and train the maintenance and groundskeeping team.
• Allocate daily tasks and monitor productivity and workmanship.
• Enforce health and safety protocols for all maintenance activities.
• Lodge & Guest Area Maintenance
• Maintain guest accommodations, lodge buildings, swimming pools, and hospitality facilities to 5-star standard.
• Conduct regular inspections to identify areas needing repair or upgrades.
• Equipment & Vehicle Maintenance
• Oversee workshop operations for vehicles, tractors, generators, and tools.
• Schedule servicing and ensure equipment is in working order.
• Manage stock of spares, fuel, oils, and lubricants.
• Utilities & Infrastructure
• Oversee water reticulation, boreholes, septic systems, pumps, and solar/diesel generators.
• Maintain reserve roads, airstrips, and fencing.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and conservation regulations.
• Budget & Reporting
• Prepare and manage maintenance budget.
• Source contractors and suppliers when required.
• Maintain accurate records of repairs, service logs, and expenditure.
• Report directly to the General Manager / Reserve Manager.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education & Training
• Technical diploma or trade qualification (electrical, plumbing, mechanical, or building maintenance).
• Health & Safety certification beneficial.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a maintenance management role (preferably at a game lodge, reserve, or hospitality environment).
• Strong background in Solar, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical work.
• Previous experience with lodge infrastructure, off-grid systems (solar, generators, boreholes), and road/fence maintenance.
• Experience managing and mentoring a small team.
• Skills & Attributes
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote bush environment.
• Hands-on, practical problem solver.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Budgeting and cost-control ability.
• Physically fit and able to handle demanding outdoor conditions.
• Valid driver’s license (PDP advantageous).