Hospitality and Outdoor- New Vacancy- Maintenance Manager
Luxury Game Reserve – Hluhluwe, KZN
(Only candidates with relevant hospitality maintenance experience will qualify so please read the specifications carefully)
Requirements
- Grade 12 (essential)
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar supervisory role at a luxury lodge and game reserve environment
- Diploma or Degree in engineering or similar with any trade qualifications (electrical, plumbing, construction) beneficial
- Excellent all-rounder (Electrical, Plumbing, Building, Airconditioning, carpentry)
- Auto-mechanic skills will be beneficial- basic fixing of tractors and cars
- Experience in basic Reserve Maintenance such as road maintenance, soil erosion plans, bush trimming etc
- Sound knowledge of Farm maintenance- Boreholes, Electrical fencing, Solar systems for both pumps and electrics
- Proven leadership skills- A strong team leader who is friendly and professional- will be managing maintenance for two lodges
- MS Office Suite- Knowledge of Stock Control and Store systems
- Keeping logbooks and administration up to date and organised- services, licenses, diesel usage etc.
- HR knowledge- appraisals, disciplinaries etc
- Hardworking, hands on individual with sober habits
- Detail oriented and organised
- Driver’s licence (essential)
- Security background (especially in a game reserve environment) very beneficial
Description
- Responsible for the overall Maintenance of lodge, and all other facilities, including the upkeep of buildings, fixtures, furniture and equipment, landscaping and gardens, and recreational facilities.
- Ensure effective stock control procedures and methods are enforced and that the maintenance expense budget is achieved.
- Ensure all work is completed in line with company standards.
- Ensure a comprehensive Preventative Maintenance Program for lodge and farm is implemented and that all essential equipment is serviced and maintained in a manner which prolongs the lifespan of all equipment.
- Communicates with management and provides feedback on any issues or routine maintenance that needs to be scheduled that would interfere with guest satisfaction
- Responsible for managing the maintenance team according to relevant laws and procedures.
- Perform occasional other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.
Package on offer
- R apply below pm (D.O.E)
- Accommodation (no pets/ dependents)
- Other benefits
Starting Date: ASAP
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