Head of Maintenance (JB5584)

Head of Maintenance (JB5584)
Sector: Eco-tourism & Conservation Hospitality
Location: Northern Cape
Salary: R550 - 670 000 per annum
Duration: Permanent

Live and work in one of Africa’s most breathtaking and biodiverse wilderness regions.

This is a senior-level leadership role for an experienced technical operations professional who thrives in complex, off-grid environments. You will be responsible for the strategic planning, budgeting, and oversight of all infrastructure, utility systems, vehicle fleets, and technical staff across a remote conservation-based eco-tourism reserve.

The successful candidate will bring a strong engineering background, ideally with experience managing multi-disciplinary technical teams and overseeing off-grid infrastructure (solar PV systems, boreholes, HVAC, and waste systems).

This role demands a high level of operational strategy, compliance awareness, and cross-departmental collaboration to ensure optimal guest experience and environmental responsibility.

Applicants seeking to relocate are welcome to apply. 
 

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering
7+ years in a senior engineering/maintenance leadership role
Minimum of 7 years’ experience in a senior engineering or maintenance role, with hospitality industry preference but not required.
Strong understanding of sustainable technologies (solar energy, water filtration, waste management and off-grid utilities).
Proven leadership and team development skills.
Experience with facilities management systems and project planning tools.
Valid driver’s license and willingness to live on-site in a remote environment.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to influence and collaborate across departments.

Responsibilities:

Lead maintenance for all buildings, guest accommodations, and staff facilities
Oversee infrastructure upgrades and civil works within eco-sensitive guidelines.
Manage all power systems (solar PV, generators, battery banks).
Supervise water supply (boreholes, purification, storage), and waste management (greywater recycling, sewage systems).
Maintain HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, plumbing, and IT infrastructure.
Maintain vehicle fleet and mechanical tools for reserve and hospitality operations (4x4s, tractors, game viewers, etc.).
Guide and develop technical teams (electricians, plumbers, handymen)
Uphold all health, safety, and compliance standards.
Build and manage annual maintenance budget; oversee procurement of tools, materials and services.
Partner with conservation teams to reduce ecological footprint and optimise green systems.
Ensure readiness for emergencies and system outages through proactive planning.

Ready to lead a high-impact engineering function in one of South Africa’s most iconic wilderness settings? Step into a strategic leadership role where infrastructure meets conservation. Apply today.

Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.

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