South Africa: Maintenance Supervisor posted by Kendrick Recruitment

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor for a luxury reserve in the Eastern Cape.

This live-in position is ideal for a hands-on, practical individual with strong mechanical and maintenance skills, comfortable working in a remote bush environment and committed to supporting lodge and reserve operations.

Key Responsibilities

Fleet & Mechanical Management

• Maintain and manage safari and reserve vehicle fleet

• Schedule and execute preventative maintenance

• Perform mechanical diagnostics, fault-finding, and repairs

• Maintain tyres, brakes, suspension, steering, and drivetrains

• Keep accurate service and mileage records

• Liaise with external mechanics as required

Lodge & Infrastructure Maintenance

• Maintain guest rooms, safari tents, and public areas

• Plumbing repairs and water system maintenance

• Electrical fault-finding and basic installations

• Carpentry, painting, and general building maintenance

Game Reserve & Operational Maintenance

• Maintain pumps, boreholes, and water reticulation systems

• Fence, gate, and welding repairs

• Maintain reserve roads in coordination with contractors

• Maintain workshop, tools, and equipment

Health & Safety

• Ensure vehicles are roadworthy and safe for guests

• Maintain safe working practices

• Report safety risks and infrastructure issues promptly

Expected Outcomes

• High fleet availability with minimal breakdowns

• Well-maintained lodge and reserve infrastructure

• Reduced maintenance costs through preventative planning

• Safe, functional, and guest-ready facilities

• Positive contribution to guest satisfaction and camp operations

Requirements

• Minimum 510 years mechanical experience, preferably with fleet, diesel, or heavy vehicles

• Experience in lodge, reserve, or remote-site maintenance advantageous

• Practical trade qualification beneficial

• Welding (arc/MIG), electrical fault-finding, plumbing, and pump system knowledge

• Valid Code B drivers licence required; Code 10 / PDP advantageous

• Comfortable driving safari and reserve vehicles, including 4x4s, in rugged terrain

Personal Attributes

• Calm and solution-driven under pressure

• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritise tasks independently

• Hands-on, proactive, and takes ownership of responsibilities

• Team player committed to lodge and reserve standards

Package

• Salary: Negotiable, dependent on experience

• Live-in position

• Shift work: 11 days on, 3 days off

• Housing may be provided

• Extra days or overtime compensated with paid-off days

Candidates who meet the above requirements and are keen to apply are invited to submit their CV for consideration.