Maintenance Supervisor

Kendrick Recruitment • Paterson, NJ

28d • Onsite

About The Position

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor for a luxury reserve in the Eastern Cape.
This live-in position is ideal for a hands-on, practical individual with strong mechanical and maintenance skills, comfortable working in a remote bush environment and committed to supporting lodge and reserve operations.

Requirements

• Minimum 5–10 years’ mechanical experience, preferably with fleet, diesel, or heavy vehicles
• Experience in lodge, reserve, or remote-site maintenance advantageous
• Welding (arc/MIG), electrical fault-finding, plumbing, and pump system knowledge
• Valid Code B driver’s licence required; Code 10 / PDP advantageous
• Comfortable driving safari and reserve vehicles, including 4x4s, in rugged terrain
• Calm and solution-driven under pressure
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritise tasks independently
• Hands-on, proactive, and takes ownership of responsibilities
• Team player committed to lodge and reserve standards

Nice To Haves

• Practical trade qualification beneficial
• Code 10 / PDP advantageous

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage safari and reserve vehicle fleet
• Schedule and execute preventative maintenance
• Perform mechanical diagnostics, fault-finding, and repairs
• Maintain tyres, brakes, suspension, steering, and drivetrains
• Keep accurate service and mileage records
• Liaise with external mechanics as required
• Maintain guest rooms, safari tents, and public areas
• Plumbing repairs and water system maintenance
• Electrical fault-finding and basic installations
• Carpentry, painting, and general building maintenance
• Maintain pumps, boreholes, and water reticulation systems
• Fence, gate, and welding repairs
• Maintain reserve roads in coordination with contractors
• Maintain workshop, tools, and equipment
• Ensure vehicles are roadworthy and safe for guests
• Maintain safe working practices
• Report safety risks and infrastructure issues promptly

Benefits

• Salary: Negotiable, dependent on experience
• Live-in position
• Shift work: 11 days on, 3 days off
• Housing may be provided
• Extra days or overtime compensated with paid-off days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees