Introduction
Ref: AH 11554 – Lodge Fleet Manager (Qualified Mechanical Background)

Employer Description

A portfolio/group of high end Lodges with various lodges/camps located throughout Botswana. This position will involve travel to the lodges.

Duties & Responsibilities
Job Description

The Botswana Lodge Fleet Manager covers all general duties involved with managing a large fleet of vehicles and generators at several different lodges in Botswana. Monitoring and controlling fuel usages, service schedules and maintenance programmes.

Main Responsibilities include:
Regular visits to lodges / camps checking fleet requirements and standards. Continual monitoring of vehicle and generator maintenance records, updating service records and ensuring correct maintenance procedures are followed. Monitoring fuel usage and logging of all fuel records – reviewing and implementing improved systems to improve fuel consumption. Continuously strive to improve operational systems and procedures involving vehicles, decrease vehicle down time and improve the standards and condition of the fleet. Work closely with other departments from a logistical point of view. Work closely with ranger trainers and implement courses for drivers / rangers in order to improve the guest experience and improved driving skills. Communicate regularly with lodge managers regarding fleet upkeep and operation at their lodge. Ensuring the lodge workshops are clean, organised, stocked and well looked after. Preparing budgets per lodge – current maintenance costs, proposed future costs, fleet replacement etc. Ensure stock controls are implemented, controlled and minimum stocks are adhered to. Provide immediate and prompt support to the lodges. Communicate with all walks of life – from 5 star guest to lodge manager to workshop manager to workshop cleaner. Renew and maintain all legal documents per vehicles – insurance, roadworthy inspections. Supervise workshop staff at lodges and maintenance crew’s at all different lodges.

Desired Experience & Qualification
Qualifications

Formal mechanical qualification / training is required, and a mechanical trade test must have been completed.

Skills

Minimum 5 years’ experience in a mechanical workshop. Communicate clearly in English – both written and spoken. Knowledge of Excel and Word a must. Recent employment in workshop / mechanical areas. Hands on, energetic, hardworking, enthusiastic and driven to improve and streamline the fleet department. Valid un-endorsed driver’s license. Valid Passport.

Package & Remuneration
Salary / Package

BWP Negotiable

Benefits

Single Accommodation. Transport/Travel Allowance.

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