South Africa: Engineer / Maintenance Manager – French Speaking posted by Zeebra Junction Specialist Recruitment

OVERVIEW

Our Client a Deluxe Hotel / Resort in West Africa is recruiting for a fit well-qualified Maintenance Engineer manager ( Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing and General hotel maintenance work) . It would be preferable that the candidate has a very strong hospitality background having worked in 5* Hotels, Lodges and Resort operations during their career. (Must be fluent in languages English and French)

Remuneration:

• Competitive Salary – Negotiable based on experience and current earnings
• Live in
• Full Expat Benifits

Applications to : Preferably apply online to this advert or send detailed CV to The Consultant ; *****@*****.co.za

Applications must include the following:

• Detailed and updated CV
• Head and Shoulders Photo
• contact details
• Copies of qualifications and certificates
• Copy of most recent or last payslip

REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must be able to communicate at all levels : Fluent in English and French – essential
• Formal Technical qualification with trade test at a reputable institution – Electrical / HVAC preferable
• Multi skilled in all aspects of maintenance : Electrical, basic mechanical (engines), plumbing, woodwork, painting, facilities general and large infrastructure Resort (roads, building etc)
• Maintenance and repair experience in the HVAC and refrigeration
• At least five (10) years of skilled maintenance experience which must have included 5 years of supervisory experience
• Able to manage a team on various projects, and be able to multi task : MUST be hands on!
• Fair administrative ability
• Proficient in Word and Excel
• Ability to manage a Health and Safety programme
• Self-starter, eye for detail, and an understanding of Hospitality / Lodge environment in respect of guest satisfaction
• Focused on room standards
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching.
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull medium weights,up to 25Kg
• Requires activities involving being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes and gases.