Maintenance Manager

About the role

We are looking for a hands‑on Maintenance Manager to oversee the day‑to‑day upkeep of Mantuma Camp, situated in the uMkhuze Game Reserve. The role ensures that guest rooms, public areas, staff accommodation and all infrastructure are safe, functional and presented to the highest hospitality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out preventative maintenance inspections and programmes across accommodation, public facilities and back‑of‑house areas.
• Perform routine plumbing, electrical, carpentry and painting repairs.
• Maintain generators, pumps, boreholes, geysers, water‑reticulation, air‑conditioning and refrigeration equipment.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests to minimise disruption to lodge operations.
• Keep plant rooms, maintenance areas and outdoor pathways clean, organised and compliant.

Required profile

• Self‑motivated and solutions‑driven with the ability to work independently in a remote bush environment.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality and environmental responsibility.
• Experience in multi‑disciplinary maintenance within hospitality or similar settings.

Required skills

• Electrical repairs (lighting, switches, sockets, fittings).
• Plumbing repairs (taps, toilets, pipes, drains, water systems).
• Carpentry work (doors, windows, locks, furniture, cabinetry).
• Painting, tiling, plastering and general building repairs.
• Generator, pump, borehole, geyser and water‑reticulation system maintenance.
• Air‑conditioning and refrigeration equipment upkeep.