Assistant Maintenance Manager | Luxury Lodge | Touws River, Western Cape | Ss

Job Overview

Assistant Maintenance Manager at a luxury lodge in Touws River, Western Cape.

Responsibility: work closely with the Maintenance Manager to oversee all maintenance operations, ensuring safety compliance, managing contractors and projects, and maintaining the lodge’s facilities, fleet, and equipment to the highest standards.

Salary: R20,000 per month. Live-in accommodation is provided.

• Assist in overseeing maintenance operations across accommodation, public areas, buildings, and equipment.
• Manage contractors, maintenance projects, and budgets effectively.
• Ensure compliance with OHS regulations, fire safety requirements, and lodge safety standards.
• Control maintenance stock, tools, equipment, and procurement processes.
• Oversee fleet servicing, maintenance schedules, and reporting.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop maintenance team members.
• Maintain high standards of operational safety and environmental responsibility.
• Support preventative maintenance programmes and daily operational requirements.

• Matric certificate.
• Relevant maintenance qualifications and certificates.
• Valid Driver’s Licence.
• First Aid Level 3 certification.
• Strong knowledge of building maintenance and safety compliance.
• Firefighting experience (Crew Leader/Crew Boss, including grass fires).
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, transformers, and generators.
• Previous experience within hospitality, lodge, or similar operational environments advantageous.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.

• Hands‑on and solutions‑driven approach.
• Strong technical and maintenance knowledge.
• Excellent problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Organised with strong attention to detail.
• Effective communicator and team leader.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities.
• Comfortable working in an outdoor, reserve‑based environment.

• Salary: R20,000 per month.
• Live‑in accommodation provided.
• Opportunity to work within a luxury lodge environment.
• Career growth within a dynamic hospitality operation.