Maintenance Manager.
Game Lodges, Staff Village & Vehicle Workshop
4* Game Lodge and 5* Game Lodge, on a private game reserve in the Eastern Cape near Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha),
are seeking an experienced, hands-on Maintenance Manager to take full responsibility for the technical upkeep of both lodges,
the central staff village, and the game-vehicle workshop.
This is a senior, all-round role suited to a practical problem-solver who can manage people, budgets, and
infrastructure across a working bush reserve environment.
THE ROLE
• Oversee all maintenance across two game lodges, the central staff village, and the game-vehicle workshop
• Manage and mentor a team of maintenance staff, artisans, and general workers
• Plan, budget for, and execute preventative and reactive maintenance programmes
• Ensure lodges, guest facilities, and staff accommodation are maintained to a high standard
• Oversee servicing, repair, and roadworthiness of game-viewing and utility vehicles
• Manage borehole systems, pumps, reticulation, and water supply infrastructure across the reserve
• Coordinate with lodge management on maintenance scheduling to minimise guest disruption
• Manage stock, spares, tools, and supplier relationships for the workshop and stores
• Assist with general farm and reserve infrastructure management (fencing, roads, buildings)
REQUIREMENTS
• Proven experience in a similar role, ideally within a lodge, hospitality, or game reserve environment
• Solid working knowledge of vehicle mechanics and fleet maintenance
• Practical experience with boreholes, pumps, and water supply systems
• General building, electrical, and plumbing maintenance knowledge; farm management a plus
• Strong leadership, budgeting, and planning ability
• Own reliable vehicle and valid driver’s licence essential
• Willing to live on-site in the Port Elizabeth / Eastern Cape game reserve area
• Able to work independently and respond to after-hours emergencies
PACKAGE
• Salary: approximately R25 000 per month (negotiable based on experience)
Please Note – While all applications are valuable, we’ll reach out directly to candidates who best meet the client’s requirements.