Maintenance Manager, Kruger Area: Salary to Be

4 weeks ago


Kruger National Park, South Africa HotelJobs.co.za Full time

**Cedar Wood Recruitment is now recruiting for a Maintenance Manager at a luxury game lodge in a prestigious, big 5 private game reserve near the Kruger National Park.**

**Key Performance Areas**

**NB: Duties are not limited to the below and you will be expected to assist with other aspects of the business when requested.**

**_ General_**
- Responsible for the maintenance and improvement of all buildings and associated infrastructure primarily water purification systems and networks, electrical systems and networks, wastewater treatment and related infrastructure and IT networks and systems located within the Private Game Reserve.
- Set, maintain and monitor detailed daily, weekly, monthly, annual preventative maintenance plans.
- Ensure highest degree of workmanship and quality control are set and met by the department.
- Ensure systems in place to facilitate immediate repair and maintenance to guest rooms and areas.
- Plan, budget and execute renovations of existing infrastructure and buildings as well as construction of new buildings and associated projects.
- Management, mentorship and training of maintenance teams.
- Management and liaison with specialist contractors and maintenance services.

**_ Processes_**
- Manage and maintain stock control systems and procurement.
- Manage budgets and communicate any unforeseen costs.
- Management and control of preventative maintenance plans and systems.
- Manage recycling and waste management.
- Manage and reporting of sustainability statistics and audits.
- Source reliable suppliers and constantly strive to negotiate the best prices from them
- Sourcing of maintenance parts through local channels
- Control all maintenance related purchases
- Ensure your teams, treat all equipment with care and are trained in their areas of responsibility
- Control wastage within your department
- Management and control of maintenance related machinery and tools.

**_ Financial_**
- Ensure stores and stocks are well controlled
- Negotiate the best prices while spot checking agreements
- Control expenditure and manage budgets to remain within agreed upon limits
- Ensure effective logistics planning to ensure necessary spares, equipment and materials.
- Report on and justify all expenditure

**_ Leadership_**
- Ensure all staff are trained and competent to carry out respective roles and responsibilities
- Manage performance through feedback and annual performance appraisals.
- Ensure all maintenance staff are sensitive to working in guest areas eg noise levels, clean and neat uniforms, name badges worn.
- Allocate staff to perform tasks according to prioritised needs.
- Recruit and induct new staff in conjunction with HR.
- Identify training needs within the maintenance department
- Keep an attendance register
- Ensure that your staff are properly equipped to carry out their duties safely and effectively
- Ensure that you are familiar with the HR policies and procedures manual and that you understand the disciplinary procedures
- Develop your teams and individuals potential, capacity and skills
- Ensure the right people are in the right positions
- Ensure your teams are guest focused
- Encourage, inspire and motivate staff
- Recognise great feedback and deal with negative feedback constructively and ensure remedial efforts are made to address future complaints.

**_ Equipment and Materials_**
- Keep a par stock of spares that will allow you to effect emergency and other repairs efficiently
- The care for and purchase of tools and other equipment in your department will be your responsibility
- Ensure that tools and spares are neatly stored and packed away
- Perform a stock take of tools quarterly and report any shortfalls to management

**Requirements: Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge, Experience**
- Must have at least 5 years’ experience as a Maintenance Manager in a similar sized operation
- Extensive experience in the following:

- Maintaining and repairing water plants
- Wastewater treatment plants
- Industrial generators (250kva)
- Plumbing
- Electrical (high and low voltage)
- Carpentry
- Refrigeration
- Air-conditioning
- IT and Wi-Fi networks
- General construction
- Building maintenance
- Ability to operate MS Excel
- Provide operational reports
- Valid driver’s license

**Personal/Professional Attributes**
- Able to handle pressure, and still operate effectively
- Able to use initiative in challenging circumstances
- Energetic, proactive person
- Good interpersonal skills - able to function as part of a team
- Attention to detail
- Diligence and self-motivation to meet deadlines and keep on top of your job
- Willingness/ability to share information and teach and inspire others

**Remuneration and Package**
- Remuneration is competitive and commensurate with experience and skills
- Includes benefits such as medical aid, provident fund, accommodation and meals
- This is a permanent live-in position, based at the Company’s Private Game Reserve


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