South Africa: Maintenance Manager (Luxury Lodges) – Tanzania posted by Phoenix Recruitment

February 19, 2026 Jobs in South Africa

Job Description

About the Role

The Luxury Lodge Group based in Tanzania is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to oversee the repair and maintenance of their buildings and mechanical equipment. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the operational effectiveness of the company’s property and systems, while also leading maintenance procedures and actions.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure that all company policies, procedures & SOPs are adhered to.
Attend HOD & any other meetings as required.
Responds to all building safety related safety concerns.
Draws up preventative maintenance schedules annually and ensures that plant and machinery is maintained in accordance with the schedule.
Attends to the breakdown of plant, machinery & equipment.
Manages the maintenance team rosters.
Ensures that refrigeration equipment, air conditioning, plant, drainage systems & grease taps are always maintained.
Maintains statutory safety records for DB Boards, stand-by generator, lifts, boilers, room sprinkler system & other fire equipment.
Place orders for maintenance requirements & repairs after necessary approval obtained.
Maintains safety records as per requirements.
Undertakes routine checks on water pressure equipment & maintain accordingly.
Ensures that all rooms, public space & outside areas are in good repair by performing various required tasks related to a variety of trades including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, etc to ensure a well-maintained property.
Draws up department budget, controls expenditure against budget & provides a monthly report of maintenance expenditure.
Staff appraisals.
Monitors the level & quality of services performed by external contractors in accordance with lease agreements, service contracts & warranties.
Ensures that emergency equipment is in always working order.
Maintains clean, orderly & hazard-free work areas.
Identify & report the needs for major repairs.
Identify training needs & implement training when required.
Any other ad hoc duties that may be required.

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Requirements

Diploma or tertiary qualification in engineering / technical trades.
Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Maintenance Manager in a large 4 / 5* Reserve or Lodge.
Clear communication skills – written & verbal.
Good understanding of the technical features of plumbing, carpentry, and electrical systems.
Strong knowledge of facilities machines and equipment.

Qualifications

No specific qualifications mentioned in the original job description.

Salary & Benefits

Salary details not specified in the original job description.

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