Facilities Manager
Facilities Manager
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Job Description
The Facilities Manager will be responsible for the effective oversight and maintenance of all infrastructure across the reserve. This is a hands-on leadership position well-suited to a proactive individual with strong technical knowledge and a deep commitment to sustainability conservation and operational excellence.
The role includes managing the maintenance department implementing preventative maintenance schedules ensuring all facilities run efficiently and complying with relevant safety and environmental standards. It also includes budget oversight procurement of supplies and working closely with other departments to support special events and elevated guest experiences.
Duties and Responsibilities
Operational Oversight
- Oversee the maintenance and functionality of all lodge infrastructure including buildings guest suites staff accommodation back-of-house areas and utility systems.
- Ensure consistent operation of off-grid systems including solar energy generators water purification and waste management.
- Implement and maintain a comprehensive preventative maintenance plan to ensure asset longevity and reduce unplanned breakdowns.
- Conduct routine inspections to ensure that all facilities are safe presentable and operating at the highest standard.
- Respond promptly to urgent repairs and infrastructure-related challenges maintaining minimal disruption to the guest experience.
- Ensure compliance with health safety fire and environmental standards aligned with lodge and national park regulations.
- Support the planning and coordination of lodge events and special guest experiences from a facilities perspective.
Team Leadership
- Lead train and mentor the maintenance team encouraging a culture of accountability professionalism and continuous improvement.
- Manage team schedules and workflows to ensure full coverage of lodge maintenance needs including support during night shifts if required.
- Conduct regular team briefings and on-the-job training with a focus on safety technical skills and environmental awareness.
Sustainability & Conservation
- Champion sustainable practices in the maintenance department minimizing environmental impact and aligning operations with the lodges conservation ethos.
- Maintain resource-efficient systems for energy water and waste.
- Collaborate with relevant conservation teams and park authorities on compliance and best practices for infrastructure within a protected ecosystem.
Financial & Administrative Management
- Manage departmental budgets monitor expenditure and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising on quality or guest experience.
- Oversee procurement and stock control of tools equipment spares and technical supplies.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance schedules repairs and compliance documentation.
Qualifications :
- Minimum 5 years experience in senior Facilities Management or Technical Services preferably in a remote lodge setting with strong hands-on technical knowledge.
- Technical qualification (electrical mechanical or facilities-related) is highly beneficial.
- Proven ability to manage maintenance teams budgets and procurement in a hospitality environment.
- Excellent leadership organisational and communication skills.
- Committed to sustainable operational practices and conservation standards.
- Comfortable living and working in remote wilderness environments.
- Valid drivers licence essential; 4x4 driving experience an advantage.
Additional Information :
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract recruit and promote diverse talent.
Why work for Mantis/Accor We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day making sure that work brings purpose to your life so that during your journey with us you can continue to explore Accors limitless possibilities.
About the Mantis Collection: Mantis is a boutique hospitality group that was founded by conservationist Adrian Gardiner in 2000 with its main focus predominantly in Africa and the Middle East. Mantis grew from Adrians vision to restore and rewild degraded farmland which he developed into a widely acclaimed Private Game Reserve. This was the first private game reserve in the Eastern Cape and the beginning of eco-tourism in a poverty-stricken province that had few opportunities outside of commercial farming. Adrian and the Mantis team successfully created a place where man and nature could co-exist sustainably. From this initial success the Mantis model was then developed worldwide understanding that consumers could use the Mantis portfolio as a mark of quality consistency and character. Today the diverse portfolio of handpicked properties links up to create travel journeys which offer guests the opportunity to experience the essence of the location in a setting of tailored luxury. Rooted in conservation Mantis pursues sustainable business practices and develops tourism products that are respectful of the environment and communities in which they operate. Visit to discover more about our incredible brand.
By joining Accor every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrows hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor visit what you love care for the world dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS
Remote Work :
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Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
