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 5–10 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 driver’s 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.