Lodge Maintenance Manager Botswana
Botswana · Permanent · Housekeeping & Maintenance
⚙️ NOW HIRING | MAINTENANCE & BACK OF HOUSE MANAGER 🌿 📍 Botswana Delta | Luxury Safari Camp 🏡 Permanent Live-In Opportunity Behind every exceptional safari experience is a world-class operation running seamlessly behind the scenes. We are seeking a skilled and experienced Maintenance & Back of House Manager to join a prestigious luxury safari operation in the breathtaking Botswana Delta. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on technical professional who thrives in remote environments and takes pride in keeping critical lodge infrastructure operating at the highest standard. If you are solutions-driven, technically strong, and passionate about operational excellence in the bush, this could be your next adventure. ✨ Your Role Will Include: 🔧 Managing and maintaining essential camp infrastructure and support systems 🔧 Overseeing solar plants, generators, electrical systems, and sewage treatment plants 🔧 Managing water systems including boreholes, pumps, wells, and water quality monitoring 🔧 Driving preventative maintenance across all back-of-house operations 🔧 Ensuring all equipment and systems remain fully operational and efficiently maintained 🔧 Leading maintenance projects from planning through to execution 🔧 Managing maintenance budgets, CAPEX planning, and stock control 🔧 Coordinating suppliers, contractors, and maintenance teams 🔧 Maintaining accurate reporting, administration, and maintenance records 🔧 Ensuring all maintenance activities are completed with minimal guest disruption ✔️ What We’re Looking For: • Diploma or Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Plumbing Engineering • Minimum 10 years’ experience in a similar maintenance leadership role • Strong electrical and/or mechanical expertise essential • Experience working within remote lodge, safari, or camp environments advantageous • Valid Driver’s License and PRDP required • Strong organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills • Ability to work independently and manage multiple operational priorities 🌍 Personal Attributes: ✨ Hands-on, proactive, and highly dependable ✨ Adaptable and comfortable living in a remote bush environment ✨ Calm under pressure with excellent troubleshooting ability ✨ Detail-oriented with strong planning and organisational skills ✨ Practical, methodical, and solutions-focused mindset ✨ Willingness to travel between camps when required 🌿 What’s On Offer: ✔ Live and work in one of Africa’s most iconic safari destinations ✔ Join a respected luxury safari operation ✔ Unique lifestyle opportunity in the heart of the Botswana Delta ✔ Long-term career growth within a premium hospitality environment ✔ Opportunity to play a critical role in delivering world-class guest experiences behind the scenes