The position of Assistant Maintenance Manager has become available for well-known Lodge Group.KEY OUTPUTS:You would report to the Maintenance ManagerYou will assist in all the maintenance – including plumbing, electrical (domestic), refrigeration and air conditioning, building, carpentry and general maintenanceYou would be required to assist in planning the preventative maintenance programYou will endeavour to keep a par stock of spares that will allow you to affect emergency and other repairs efficientlyYou would be responsible for your budget lines and report monthly on theseYou will ensure that tools and spares are neatly stored and packed awayYou will perform a stock take of tools from time to time and report any shortfalls to the managerMaintain open communication channels with the lodge or operations managers and camp managers and ensure that clear feedback loops are in place to ensure that status reports on problems are fed back to those who have reported themHold frequent meetings with Lodge managers and operations managersWill have a morning meeting with maintenance staff and make sure that good team work exists and that systems and procedures are adhered toEnsure that when interacting with guests in the lodge environment that you are well presented, friendly and courteousSKILLS REQUIRED:Communication skills - with guests and fellow staff membersStandard of your work must exceed the standard of the lodgeGood organisational ability and lateral thinking abilityInitiativeMust adhere to World Class Hospitality and Service StandardsProfessional, courteous, hospitable to guestsMust be able to lead people and correct things when neededHonest, have good integrity, proactive and driven person who has career ambitionKNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:HospitalityEnvironmentThe surrounding communitiesThe countryValid unendorsed SA driver’s license essential.PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:Must have at least 5 years’ experience as a Maintenance Manager in a similar sized operation.Must be experienced/qualified in at least one of the following disciplines - Electrical (single & three phase). Refrigeration and Air-conditioning and have general experience in the following – plumbing, sewage treatment systems, water treatment systems, building and general maintenance.PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICSAble to handle pressure, and still operate effectivelyEnergetic, proactive personGood interpersonal skills – able to function as part of a teamAttention to detail and initiativeDiligence and self-motivation to meet deadlines and keep on top of your jobWillingness/ability to share information and teach and inspire othersThis is a permanent live-in position, based at a Game Reserve, with a negotiable monthly salary, depending on experience.Transport to/from leave cycles is the successful candidate’s own responsibilityStart: ASAPTo apply, please send CV in WORD document with recent photo and relevant qualifications.