Job Description
About the Role
As a Fleet Manager at Craven Cottage CC, you will be responsible for overseeing the maintenance, servicing, and repairs of all lodge vehicles and equipment. You will play a key role in ensuring that our fleet is roadworthy, safe, and compliant with legal and reserve requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the maintenance, servicing, and repairs of all lodge vehicles and equipment
- Manage and maintain preventative maintenance schedules to minimise breakdowns
- Ensure all vehicles are roadworthy, safe, and compliant with legal and reserve requirements
- Maintain detailed service records and asset registers
- Advise management on new technology, equipment, vehicles, and best practices that should implement to improve efficiencies and costs
- Lead, manage, and motivate a team comprising: Mechanics Workshop assistants
- Allocate daily tasks to ensure efficient workflow
- Conduct regular performance reviews and provide coaching and skills development
- Enforce discipline, productivity, and high workmanship standards
- Develop weekly and monthly workshop plans and maintenance schedules
- Prioritise urgent repairs to minimise operational disruptions
- Coordinate closely with Lodge operations, Guiding department and Service Teams
- Ensure standby and emergency mechanical support is available
- Manage workshop inventory, tools, spares, lubricants, and consumables
- Maintain minimum stock levels and reorder timeously
- Source suppliers, negotiate pricing, and control costs
- Prepare and manage workshop budgets
- Reduce waste and ensure cost-effective repairs
- Ensure full compliance with Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA), Environmental regulations and internal safety standards
- Conduct toolbox talks and safety briefings
- Maintain a clean, organised, and hazard-free workshop
- Enforce PPE usage and safe work practices
- Inspect completed work for quality and safety
- Implement workshop best practices and SOPs
- Ensure all repairs meet luxury lodge operational standards
- Promote a preventative maintenance culture rather than reactive repairs
Requirements
Trade qualification in: Diesel Mechanic / Motor Mechanic / Auto Electrician
Valid driver’s license (Code B minimum; Code C/EC advantageous)
Computer literacy (basic Excel, email, maintenance systems)
Minimum 5–8 years of mechanical experience
At least 3 years in a supervisory/managerial role
Experience in fleet management, remote/lodge operations
Strong mechanical and diagnostic skills
Knowledge of diesel engines and 4×4 vehicles
Generator and plant equipment experience
Preventative maintenance systems
Leadership and people management
Planning and organisational skills
Problem-solving and decision-making
Strong communication (verbal & written)
Ability to work under pressure in remote environments
Qualifications
No formal qualifications mentioned.
Salary & Benefits
Salary details not provided.
How to Apply
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About Game Ranger Jobs in North West
The Game Ranger profession is an exciting and rewarding career path, particularly in North West, South Africa. Typically, this role involves working outdoors, managing game reserves, and ensuring the conservation and sustainable use of natural resources. Generally, the job market for Game Rangers in the region is stable, with a moderate demand for skilled professionals.
Salaries for Game Rangers can vary widely depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. Broadly speaking, entry-level positions may start at around R300 000 to R500 000 per annum, while experienced professionals can earn upwards of R800 000 to R1,2 million per year. However, it’s essential to note that actual salaries can differ significantly depending on individual circumstances.
Common skills required for a Game Ranger role include excellent outdoor survival skills, physical fitness, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Other key requirements typically include knowledge of wildlife management, conservation principles, and first aid training. Effective communication and leadership skills are also essential for success in this field. Additionally, many employers prefer candidates with a degree in a relevant field, such as wildlife management, ecology, or environmental science.
Game Rangers can be found working in various industry sectors, including the tourism industry, government agencies, and private game reserves. The financial services sector may also employ Game Rangers to manage game reserves that offer ecotourism experiences. Manufacturing and agricultural industries are less common employers of this profession.
Career development opportunities for Game Rangers are diverse and varied. Many professionals choose to advance into senior management roles or take on specialized responsibilities such as conservation planning or research. Others pursue careers in related fields, such as wildlife conservation or environmental education. With experience and further training, Game Rangers can also explore opportunities in academia, government policy, or private consulting firms specializing in natural resource management.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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