Maintenance Supervisor

Maintenance Supervisor Luxury Lodge Northern KwaZulu-Natal

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor for a luxury reserve in Northern KwaZulu-Natal. 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.

Package & Benefits:

• Salary: Negotiable depending on experience
  
• Location: Northern KwaZulu-Natal
  
• Live-in position
  

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
  
• Conduct plumbing repairs and water system maintenance
  
• Perform electrical fault-finding and basic installations
  
• Handle carpentry painting and general building maintenance
  

Game Reserve & Operational Maintenance

• Maintain pumps boreholes and water reticulation systems
  
• Conduct fence gate and welding repairs
  
• Maintain reserve roads in coordination with contractors
  
• Oversee workshop tools and equipment upkeep
  

Health & Safety

• Ensure vehicles are roadworthy and safe for guests
  
• Maintain safe working practices across all operations
  
• 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
  

Minimum Requirements:

• 510 years maintenance experience (lodge reserve or remote-site advantageous)
  
• Practical trade qualification beneficial
  
• Strong mechanical and technical knowledge
  
• Valid drivers licence
  

Personal Attributes:

• Calm and solution-driven under pressure
  
• Strong attention to detail with ability to prioritise independently
  
• Hands-on proactive and takes ownership of responsibilities
  
• Team player committed to lodge and reserve standards
  

Only suitable candidates will be contacted.