Job Description

Closing Date: 2025-07-31
Job Type: Permanent
Job Level: Skilled
Experience: Between 3 - 5 Years
EE/AA: No
Summary
Maintenance Manager - Luxury Big 5 Safari Lodge - Sabi Sand, Limpopo
Keep the heart of a top safari lodge beating with your hands-on expertise.
Our client, a luxury Big 5 safari lodge located in the prestigious Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Limpopo, is seeking a skilled and practically minded Maintenance Manager to take full responsibility for the upkeep and functionality of their lodge infrastructure. This is a live-in position ideal for someone who thrives in a remote bush environment and has a proactive, problem-solving approach.
Description
The Maintenance Manager will take full responsibility for the upkeep and functionality of their lodge infrastructure.
You'll oversee a small team and be accountable for all maintenance-related tasks, including plumbing, electrical systems, generators, water systems, vehicles, and general lodge upkeep.
A key part of your role will be ensuring preventative maintenance plans are executed and responding swiftly to faults or breakdowns to maintain the high standards expected by discerning safari guests.
Salary: R12,500 - R15,000 (dependent on experience)
Start Date: ASAP
Live-in position with accommodation provided
Minimum Requirements

• At least 3 years' relevant maintenance experience, ideally within a lodge or remote hospitality property
• Strong working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and general handyman functions
• Experience managing a maintenance team and coordinating daily tasks
• Solid planning and organisational abilities
• Valid driver's license required
• Physically fit with sober habits
• Able to work and live in a remote bush environment

Benefits
Live in with accommodation.