Logistics Assistant

SUMMARY:
Safari Lodge is seeking a General Logistics Assistant to support daily operational logistics, particularly in preparing game drive vehicles and ensuring the vehicle depot and equipment areas are organized and operational.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Activities Coordinator to assist with preparing game drive vehicles with the required food, beverages, and equipment. The role will also involve supporting the Vehicle Fleet Manager by ensuring that the vehicle depot, tools, and equipment used by the rangers and activities team are properly maintained, organized, and ready for use.
This is a hands-on operational role requiring a practical individual who can assist across different departments to ensure the smooth running of daily lodge activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Activities Coordinator with loading food, beverages, and supplies onto game drive vehicles
- Ensure vehicles are properly prepared with the required equipment before scheduled game drives
- Assist with unloading and organizing equipment and supplies after game drives
- Assist the Vehicle Fleet Manager with general logistical and operational tasks within the vehicle depot
- Ensure tools, compressors, power washers, and equipment used by rangers and activities staff are functional and properly organized
- Monitor equipment and report any faults or maintenance needs to the appropriate department
- Assist with maintaining a clean, organized, and well-managed vehicle depot area
- Assist with moving equipment, supplies, and materials between operational areas of the lodge
- Provide general operational support to the Events Manager and activities team when required
- Ensure equipment and work areas are kept orderly and ready for daily operations

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements

• Practical experience in general operational, logistics, or maintenance support roles
  - Ability to perform manual tasks including lifting, loading, and organizing equipment
  - Reliable and responsible with a strong work ethic
  - Ability to work in a remote lodge environment
  - Ability to work early mornings and late afternoons aligned with game drive schedules

• Experience working in lodges, farms, or hospitality environments
  - Basic mechanical or maintenance knowledge
  - Experience assisting with tools, equipment management, or logistics support

• Hardworking and dependable
  - Practical and hands-on mindset
  - Ability to work well within a team
  - Good organizational habits and attention to detail
  - Positive attitude and willingness to assist across departments

• Preference may be given to candidates from the Pongola and surrounding area.