Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager | Luxury Lodge | Botswana

Kendrick Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced and hands-on Maintenance Manager for a luxury lodge based in Botswana.

This is an exciting opportunity for a technically skilled maintenance professional to oversee the maintenance operations of a luxury lodge, fleet and marine operations across Botswana and Namibia. The successful candidate will be based in Botswana and will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of all facilities, vehicles and vessels.

Package

Salary: P40,000 per month, negotiable depending on experience

Live-in position

Company-sponsored Botswana work permit

Regular cross-border travel between Botswana and Namibia

Requirements

• Namibian citizen with a newly issued Namibian ID (QR code required)
  
• Minimum 5 years' maintenance experience within hospitality, lodges or hotels
  
• At least 2–3 years' experience in a supervisory or management role
  
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and air-conditioning systems
  
• Extensive experience with solar power systems, battery banks, inverters and generators
  
• Proven experience in vehicle mechanics and fleet maintenance
  
• Extensive knowledge of boat mechanics, including outboard engines and marine systems
  
• Experience maintaining water supply, filtration and waste management systems
  
• Strong preventative maintenance planning and asset management experience
  
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  
• Experience leading and developing maintenance teams
  
• Ability to coordinate contractors and external service providers
  
• Good understanding of health, safety and compliance standards
  
• Valid driver's licence
  
• Willingness to travel regularly between Botswana and Namibia
  
• Flexible and willing to respond to emergency maintenance requirements
  

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all maintenance operations across the lodge, fleet and marine assets
  
• Manage preventative maintenance schedules for all buildings, equipment and vehicles
  
• Maintain electrical, plumbing, HVAC and mechanical systems
  
• Oversee maintenance and servicing of boats, outboard engines and marine equipment
  
• Manage fleet servicing, repairs and vehicle inspections
  
• Monitor and maintain solar power systems, battery banks, generators and backup power systems
  
• Ensure water supply, filtration and waste systems remain fully operational
  
• Lead, train and support the maintenance team
  
• Manage maintenance budgets, stock, tools and spare parts inventory
  
• Coordinate contractors and ensure work meets company standards
  
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and provide regular reports to senior management
  
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations
  

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Manager looking to join a respected luxury lodge operating in one of Southern Africa's premier safari destinations.

Please note that if you do not hear from Kendrick Recruitment within 7 working days, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.