Job Description
About the Role
Safari JOBS is seeking a Fleet Manager to lead the mechanical heart of a 5-star safari property, overseeing the maintenance, servicing, and repairs of all lodge vehicles and equipment. This is a mission-critical leadership position within a world-renowned reserve where precision luxury operations meet the rugged beauty of the bush.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the maintenance, servicing, and repairs of all lodge vehicles and equipment
- Manage and manage 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 and 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 OHSA, environmental regulations, and internal safety standards
Requirements
- Trade qualification – Diesel Mechanic / Motor Mechanic / Auto Electrician
- Valid drivers license (Code C/EC advantageous)
- Minimum 5 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
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
Work Cycle
21 days on, 7 days off. Must be flexible and open to possible change in line with operational requirements
How to Apply
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