Maintenance Manager for 5* Luxury Lodge in Kasane

Botswana Maintenance Manager for 5* luxury Lodge in Kasane

Kasane, North-West District

Permanent

 

​***ONLY BOTSWANA NATIONALS WILL BE CONSIDERED***

 

Scope of working environment:

The Maintenance dept. has a staff compliment of 19 & consists of the following sub-departments. Grounds, Pluming & Builders, Carpentry, Electrical & Workshop. From time to time casual labour is also used with projects. Maintenance revolves around a 96 bedded lodge with a staff complement of 130, 6 boats with outboard motors and electric motors, 1 Big 40 seater boat with two Yamaha outboard motors, 4 Electric game viewing vehicles and 8 Land cruisers, 2 Trucks, 1 Tractor, 1 Rolls Royce 500kw standby generator, boreholes, Laundry with an assortment of washers dryers & industrial Irons, Main Kitchen, Refrigeration, 600 square meter Solar power system, Staff & Management accommodation. In addition to the above, the maintenance needs of small lodges in the group have to be seen to as well.

 

 

Job scope & Responsibilities

• The maintenance of all the above mentioned equipment, buildings & Lodges .
• Managing the maintenance staff evectively & efficiently.
• Ensure effective control of spares & all maintenance consumables.
• Maintain all service records accurately & implement additional controls where necessary as directed by the General Manager.
• Implement a job card system for all sub departments.

• Maintain a high standard of safety & cleanliness in workshop & all maintenance areas.
• Will be held financially accountable, need to ensure that all work is executed in a cost effective manner.
• Ensure minimum down time on any operating equipment, working in shifts where necessary as directed by the General Manager.
• Manage ongoing renovations of buildings, upgrading of facilities & new construction projects, at different locations in Botswana & neighbor countries under the guidance of the General Manager.

 

Qualifications & attributes

• The successful candidate must have the relevant formal qualifications in Diesel & Petrol Mechanics with auto electrical experience. Preference will be given to applicants that have in addition to the fore mentioned formal Electrical and/or Refrigeration qualifications.
• Basic computer skills i.e. Microsoft Word & Excel, basic bricklaying & construction skills
• A minimum of 6 years relevant working experience is a prerequisite
• It is imperative that the applicant has strong organizational skills, capable of multi tasking & have an uncompromising approach getting tasks done efficiently, in minimum time & setting high standards under the guidance of the General Manager.

• Have strong Leadership skills & have the capability to motivate subordinates & maintain a positive working environment under pressure.
• The successful candidate must have initiative be methodical & be a self motivated individual.

 

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