Maintenance Manager

5* Private Game Reserve – Central Kalahari Region, Botswana

(Only candidates with relevant hospitality maintenance experience from Botswana will qualify)

 

Requirements

  • Grade 12 (essential)
  • A degree or diploma in Engineering or trades- Electrical or Mechanical preferred (Essential)
  • Minimum 10 years’ experience in a senior maintenance position in the hospitality industry (lodges/camps/hotels) (Essential)
  • Fit and Healthy as this is a remote extreme environment
  • Excellent all-rounder (Electrical, Plumbing, Building, Air-conditioning, carpentry)
  • Good experience with Off Grid Systems: Generators, Solar Boreholes and Water systems (waste water, sewage, grey water etc…)
  • Fleet Maintenance- all log books, maintenance of vehicles etc
  • Knowledge of implementing and supervising preventative maintenance systems for optimum efficiency
  • MS Office Suite- Knowledge of Stock Control and Store systems
  • HR knowledge- appraisals, disciplinaries etc
  • A strong team player who is friendly and professional
  • Proven experience with excellent contactable references
  • Is adaptable and flexible to change- happy to move between camps
  • Driver’s licence with PRDP (essential)
  • Hardworking, hands on individual with sober habits
  • Detail oriented and organised
  • Botswana Nationals Preferred

 

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

  • BWP 8 000 – 10 000 per month (D.O.E)
  • Accommodation (no pets/ dependents)
  • Other benefits

 

Starting Date: ASAP

 

To Apply: melinda@hospitalityandoutdoor.co.za

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