Maintenance Manager / Couple

Recruiter:

Wild Dreams Hospitality

Job Ref:

WDH002698/Amore

Date posted:

Friday, October 23, 2026

Location:

Game Reserve, South Africa

SUMMARY:
A boutique safari lodge on a fully fenced, malaria-free Eastern Cape reserve is seeking an experienced and hands-on MAINTENANCE MANAGER OR / ADMIN COUPLE

POSITION INFO:
The ideal candidate is a practical, self-driven manager with a strong reserve maintenance background, equally at home in the bush and the workshop. Couples are welcome to apply, with one partner leading maintenance and operations and the other managing day-to-day lodge administration. Core Criteria: Proven experience in game reserve\/lodge environment Strong knowledge of fence maintenance, including elephant-proof fencing Experience maintaining roads, buildings, infrastructure and vehicles Experience in general lodge operations Ability to lead and direct a team Comfortable driving and maintaining 4x4 vehicles in a remote bush environment Reliable, resourceful and able to work independently Calm, practical problem-solver Core Responsibilities: Oversee lodge operations and liaise with the reservations team to support smooth daily operations Oversee the upkeep and inspection of all reserve and camp fencing Maintain reserve roads, tracks and drainage Manage the maintenance of guest units, communal areas and general infrastructure Service and maintain the vehicle fleet and machinery Keep essential services, including water and power, running smoothly Plan and manage routine and preventative maintenance schedules Supervise and direct maintenance staff

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