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Maintenance Manager | Boutique Safari Hospitality Brand | Northern Kruger
HotelJobs Friday, 13 November 2026Job Summary
??? ??????????? ??????????? is partnering with a boutique safari hospitality brand, with lodges in the Northern Kruger National Park to recruit an experienced, resourceful and hands-on ??????????? ???????. This role is ideally suited to a self-sufficient maintenance professional who thrives in remote wilderness settings and takes pride in keeping luxury properties running smoothly. Based in a remote Big Five area in the far north of the Kruger National Park, the successful candidate will oversee all technical, infrastructure and general maintenance operations across two luxury safari lodges. A key focus of the role is the management of off-grid infrastructure, including solar arrays, inverter and battery banks, backup diesel generators, borehole and river water supply, purification plants and sewage treatment systems. The position involves developing and managing a preventative maintenance programme suited to harsh bushveld conditions. The successful candidate will lead and upskill the on-site maintenance team and enforce strict health, safety and environmental standards across properties and includes planning and delivering refurbishments and capital projects on time and within budget. With suppliers and contractors often hours away, the role calls for strong forward planning, a well-organised workshop and critical spares inventory, careful budget control, and regular long-distance town trips to collect materials and supplies. Requirements • Minimum 5 years’ hands-on maintenance management experience, ideally within a remote safari lodge, bush camp or off-grid hospitality environment • Trade certifications or technical qualifications are advantageous • Proven practical expertise in electrical systems, plumbing, water pumps, diesel generators, refrigeration, air-conditioning and general building and carpentry • Working knowledge of lodge-scale solar and battery inverter systems is highly advantageous • Demonstrated experience leading, motivating and upskilling a multi-disciplinary maintenance team • Valid unendorsed Code B (or EB) driver’s licence with experience driving 4x4 vehicles on rough tracks and long distances • Computer literate in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word) with the ability to keep stock sheets, snag lists and email reports • Resourceful, resilient and calm under pressure, with the ability to improvise safe temporary fixes followed by permanent, high-standard repairs • Comfortable living on site in an isolated Big Five wilderness area • South African citizens only Salary – R20,000 to R30,000 per month plus live-in benefits Start – 1 December 2026 ?PLEASE NOTE – Although we appreciate all applications received, we will only reply to those candidates who have the background and experience required. Only open to South African Residents.
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