A remote safari lodge in the Waterberg is seeking a hands-on and dependable MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR to join their team.

This role suits a skilled, self-reliant tradesperson with supervisory experience, who takes pride in keeping a bush property safe, functional, and guest-ready.

Core Criteria:

• Minimum 3 to 5 years' experience in a maintenance role, preferably within a safari lodge or remote hospitality setting
• Proven experience supervising or leading a team
• Strong hands-on skills across electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, welding, and general repairs
• Trade qualification (electrician, plumber, carpenter, or similar) advantageous
• Valid driver's licence
• Working knowledge of generators and water treatment systems preferred
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems independently in a remote location
• Sound leadership, planning, and organisational skills
• Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship
• Clear communicator who works well with other departments
• Calm under pressure and able to respond to emergencies
• Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in varying weather

Core Responsibilities:

• Implement and manage a preventative maintenance programme across guest rooms, public areas, staff accommodation, and back-of-house
• Carry out regular inspections and address faults promptly
• Maintain generators, solar systems, boreholes, pumps, filtration, sewage systems, and firefighting equipment
• Supervise, train, and motivate the maintenance team
• Allocate daily and weekly tasks and monitor progress against deadlines
• Enforce safety protocols and correct use of tools and equipment
• Keep guest areas to luxury standards and resolve guest-related issues discreetly
• Work closely with Housekeeping and Front-of-House to resolve room and public area defects
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations
• Conduct risk assessments, report hazards immediately, and keep safety equipment and emergency systems operational
• Ensure safe storage and handling of tools, chemicals, and hazardous materials
• Support water, power, and waste management initiatives in line with conservation principles
• Report to the Resident Manager

On Offer:

• Salary of R13,000 per month CTC
• Live-in position in a remote bush environment
• Food and uniform provided
• Three weeks on, seven days off
• 5% provident fund contribution (compulsory membership; not part of the CTC package)