Assistant Maintenance Manager | Hluhluwe

4 days ago

KwaZuluNatal, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa HospitalityandOutdoor Full-time R 360,000 - R 600,000 Contract

Hospitality & Outdoor – New Vacancy – Assistant Maintenance Manager

Starting Date: ASAP

Establishment: Game Lodge

Additional Benefits: Housing

Luxury Lodge Operation – Hluhluwe – KwaZulu-Natal

An exciting opportunity is available for a hands-on Assistant Maintenance Manager to support the upkeep of a luxury lodge operation in Hluhluwe. The successful candidate will oversee preventative maintenance, daily repairs, technical projects and multidisciplinary teams while ensuring that facilities are maintained to exceptional operational standards.

  • Advise on preventative maintenance and daily breakdown repairs across lodges, staff accommodation and operational areas.
  • Communicate daily with lodge, camp and operations managers regarding maintenance priorities, requirements and project progress.
  • Support monthly maintenance budgeting and annual capital expenditure planning.
  • Oversee maintenance administration, purchasing, issuing and stock control of supplies, tools and equipment.
  • Coordinate permanent maintenance employees and additional contractors during construction and renovation projects.
  • Train, guide and supervise plumbers, carpenters, electricians, painters and general maintenance employees.
  • Assist with recruitment and maintenance-related HR functions as required by management.
  • Negotiate with suppliers and monitor the cost, quality and timely delivery of materials and services.
  • Manage building, renovation and site operations, including large teams of casual contractors when required.
  • Support the design, construction and maintenance of water purification and grey-water treatment systems.
  • Provide technical oversight across plumbing, domestic electrical work, refrigeration, air conditioning, carpentry and general building maintenance.
  • Assist with the management and maintenance of IT network infrastructure.
  • Conduct regular meetings with operational managers and daily morning meetings with the maintenance team.
  • Oversee sustainability initiatives, including solar installations, energy reduction projects and water-saving programmes.
  • Minimum three to five years' maintenance management experience within a similarly sized operation.
  • Must be qualified or experienced in electrical systems, including single and three phase, or refrigeration and air conditioning.
  • Demonstrable experience in plumbing, sewage treatment, water treatment, building and general maintenance.
  • A valid, unendorsed South African driver's licence is essential.
  • Strong administrative, budgeting, analytical, time-management and problem-solving skills.
  • Must be organised, self-motivated, patient and comfortable working under pressure in a diverse, results-driven environment.

Package

  • Salary: Market Related
  • Accommodation: Live-in