South Africa: Assistant Maintenance Manager – Sj2681 posted by HotelJobs

About the Role

Safari JOBS is seeking a dynamic Assistant Maintenance Manager to join the management team of a 5-star sanctuary within a malaria-free game reserve. This role offers a unique opportunity for a hands-on leader to oversee the infrastructure of a premier safari destination, blending traditional aesthetics with high-end hospitality. As a guardian of the guest experience, you will assist in leading a dedicated team of maintenance staff to ensure every system operates at an optimum standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicates directly with Operations departments to coordinate maintenance and repair work to 5-star standards.
• Conducts employee performance reviews based on job descriptions to determine competency, knowledge, and contribution of the maintenance staff.
• Maintains and updates operating and training manuals for the Maintenance department.
• Ensures all maintenance staff is trained on the most updated version of operating procedures.
• Monitors operation of equipment and systems, minimizing unplanned downtime and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Maintains and repairs maintenance workshop equipment.
• Establishes and maintains a clear service record of all lodge equipment.
• Prepares reports, analyses data, and makes recommendations for improving operations and solving maintenance-related problems.
• Programs door locks and electronic safes.
• Ensures maintenance technicians are adequately trained, equipped, and motivated.
• Communicates regularly with maintenance staff to ensure good two-way communication concerning maintenance issues.
• Assists with recruiting & selection of maintenance personnel.
• Initiates and carries out projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs.
• Tracks, analyses, and improves key maintenance parameters such as asset utilization, maintenance cost, PM compliance, schedule compliance, etc.

Requirements

• Clear criminal record
• Excellent employment track record
• References will be verified
• Excellent English fluency & literacy
• Computer literate
• National Senior Certificate
• Trade Test Certificate
• Minimum 4 – 5 years experience in a 4 or 5-star hotel, lodge, or similar environment

Qualifications

• Wireman’s Licence (advantage)

Salary & Benefits

Basic monthly remuneration: NEG. DOE and qualifications PLUS

• Accommodation (partly/basically furnished) & own bathroom
• 2 meals per day from the staff canteen
• Provident fund
• Medical Aid membership is a compulsory part of the package, offering employees the security of ongoing cover, with the full contribution payable by the employee
• Uniform and laundry thereof
• Complimentary staff shuttle service is provided for shift transport