Maintenance Manager

SUMMARY:
A luxury venue, accommodation, and events property in the Derdepoort area of Pretoria is seeking a skilled and hands-on Maintenance Manager to oversee all maintenance, repairs, and property upkeep.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring all facilities, infrastructure, equipment, and grounds are maintained to the highest standards. This role requires a practical individual with strong technical knowledge and the ability to proactively manage preventative maintenance programmes.

POSITION INFO:
REQUIREMENT:
- RSA ID and legal residence essential
- Valid Driver's Licence essential
- Sober habits essential
- Minimum 3 years' experience in hospitality, lodge, guesthouse, estate, or property maintenance
- Proven hands-on maintenance experience
- Experience supervising maintenance or grounds teams advantageous
- Strong electrical knowledge and experience highly advantageous
- Plumbing, carpentry, and general maintenance skills essential
- Experience with generators, solar systems, pumps, and water systems advantageous
- Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail
- Physically fit and capable of hands-on work
- Ability to work independently and manage contractors when required
- Own transport essential for candidates applying on a live-out basis

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee maintenance and upkeep of all facilities and infrastructure
- Conduct daily inspections across accommodation, event, and public areas
- Perform electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and general repairs
- Maintain generators, pumps, water systems, and property equipment
- Coordinate contractors and larger maintenance projects
- Assist with event setup and breakdown operations
- Maintain event equipment and storage facilities
- Ensure outdoor areas, pathways, lighting, and infrastructure remain operational and safe
- Support health, safety, and compliance standards across the property
- Implement and manage a preventative maintenance programme
- Ensure all maintenance work is completed efficiently and to a high standard

PACKAGE:
- Salary Negotiable (DOE)
- Live-in accommodation may be available subject to availability, alternatively live-out
- Own transport essential for live-out candidates
- Long-term career opportunity within a growing hospitality and events operation

LOCATION: Derdepoort – Pretoria, Gauteng