Maintenance Technician – Mantuma Camp, uMkhuze Game Reserve

About the role

Dream Hotels & Resorts is looking for a hands‑on Maintenance Technician to ensure the safe, operational and high‑standard upkeep of Mantuma Camp within the uMkhuze Game Reserve. Working in a remote bush environment, you will be the first line of response for all guest, staff and public facility maintenance needs.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections and preventative maintenance of guest rooms, public areas, offices and staff facilities.
• Perform plumbing repairs (taps, toilets, pipes, drains, water systems) and basic electrical work (lighting, switches, sockets, fittings).
• Carry out carpentry tasks (doors, windows, locks, furniture) and general building repairs including painting, tiling and plastering.
• Maintain generators, pumps, boreholes, geysers, water‑reticulation, air‑conditioning and refrigeration equipment; report major failures.
• Keep pathways, fencing, signage and camp infrastructure in good condition and support landscaping and outdoor facilities.

Required profile

• Self‑motivated, solutions‑driven and able to work independently in a remote setting.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality and environmental responsibility.
• Experience across electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting and general building maintenance.
• Ability to respond promptly to maintenance requests and minimise disruption to lodge operations.

Required skills

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