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Maintenance Manager
Job Location:
Job Location:
Knysna - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
26 August 2026 (10 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
23 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Plettenberg Bay area Western Cape Province South Africa: The Maintenance Manager will plan coordinate and carry out preventative maintenance and routine repairs across the whole farm dairy operations all accommodation buildings public amenities and shared facilities. The successful candidate will report directly to the CEO supervise a small maintenance team and manage contractors for specialist work.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted
- At least 5 years experience managing maintenance across multiple facilities
- Previous experience supervising a maintenance team is essential
- A trade qualification or technical diploma is preferred relevant experience will also be considered
- Working knowledge of general building maintenance plumbing carpentry basic electrical fault-finding welding pumps and irrigation
- Experience in agriculture dairy farming hospitality property or tourism facilities is an advantage
- Strong organisational skills practical problem-solving and the ability to manage contractors and budgets
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
- Maintaining all farm infrastructure including farm roads buildings accommodation fencing water and drainage systems
- Coordinating maintenance of dairy buildings milking parlour and yard infrastructure
- Keeping guest accommodation in excellent condition through inspections minor repairs and general upkeep
- Maintaining bike trails hiking routes bridges boardwalks and trail signage
- Looking after pumps water storage irrigation and reticulation systems
- Running a safe organised workshop with tools spare parts and stock control
- Coordinating servicing for farm vehicles machinery and equipment
- Building and maintaining a preventative maintenance plan and accurate records
- Sourcing quotes and supervising contractors for specialist or licensed work
- Supervising and training maintenance staff
- Responding to guest requests and emergencies such as power outages storm damage or flooding
ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Agriculture is the world’s largest industry and demand for agricultural commodities is rising rapidly as the world’s population grows. Farm Manager SA strives to provide professional placements in all areas of agri-business and production agriculture - every level and field of agricul ... View more
