Maintenance Head – Luxury Safari Lodge

About the role

Maintenance Head coordinating maintenance teams and overseeing facility inspections, repairs and service contractors across lodge systems in a luxury safari lodge environment.

Key responsibilities

• Assign and monitor tasks for mechanics and maintenance staff; conduct daily briefings on priorities and issues.
• Inspect lodge facilities, including water treatment, generators, solar system, HVAC and electrical panels.
• Assist with and oversee urgent repairs such as plumbing leaks and electrical faults; ensure equipment and vehicles are operational.
• Coordinate subcontractors, schedule activities, provide site access and verify completed work to meet lodge standards.
• Monitor fuel levels for generators and vehicles, and gas levels in bulk tanks and portable bottles; ensure tools and consumables are stocked.
• Update logs for completed work, equipment usage and issues resolved; complete daily recordings and dips.

Required profile

• Highly organized and detail‑oriented.
• Proactive in identifying and resolving issues.
• Effective communicator with strong leadership abilities.
• Commitment to high safety and sustainability standards.

Required skills

• Strong technical knowledge of electrical, plumbing, solar and HVAC systems.
• Proven ability to lead and supervise a maintenance team.
• Excellent organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• Familiarity with sustainability practices in maintenance operations.
• Proficiency in record‑keeping and reporting.
• Valid driver’s licence.