Assistant Maintenance Manager

Assistant Maintenance Manager | Luxury Lodge | Touws River, Western Cape

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced and proactive Assistant Maintenance Manager to join a luxury lodge in Touws River. This hands-on role is responsible for supporting all maintenance operations, ensuring safety compliance, managing projects and contractors, and overseeing the lodge’s facilities and equipment.

Package & Benefits

Salary: R20,000 per month

Location: Touws River, Western Cape

Live-in accommodation provided

Key Responsibilities

Assist the Maintenance Manager in overseeing operations across buildings, accommodation, public areas, and equipment

Manage projects, contractors, and budgets efficiently

Ensure compliance with OHS standards, fire regulations, and safety protocols

Control stock, tools, and procurement processes

Oversee fleet management, servicing, and reporting

Supervise and develop maintenance staff performance and capabilities

Maintain high standards of operational and environmental safety within the lodge

Minimum Requirements

Matric

Relevant maintenance qualifications and certificates

Valid Driver’s License

First Aid Level 3 certification

Strong knowledge of building maintenance and safety compliance

Firefighting experience (Crew Leader/Crew Boss, including grass fires)

Strong knowledge of electrical systems, transformers, and generators

Key Skills

Leadership and team management

Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability

Negotiation and cost control skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Computer literacy and reporting proficiency

Work Environment

Physically active, outdoor role within a game reserve environment

Practical involvement in all maintenance operations

Requires environmental awareness, flexibility, and operational initiative

Ideal Candidate Profile

A proactive, solutions-driven individual who leads by example, thrives in a fast-paced hospitality setting, and takes ownership of all maintenance and operational responsibilities.