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A compelling opportunity is on the horizon for seasoned professional as Kendrick actively seeks a highly experienced Technical and Sustainability Manager to take charge of maintenance operations within multiple lodges, staff villages, and reserves. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in upholding and advancing the existing prestigious standards, contributing to both preventative and daily breakdown maintenance. With a focus on innovation and environmental responsibility, Kendrick envisions a dynamic individual to guide budgeting processes, communicate effectively with Regional, GM lodge & HR managers, and oversee administration and financial processes related to maintenance. If you are passionate about the convergence of technical expertise and sustainability practices, Kendrick invites you to join a transformative journey in maintaining excellence on a multi-award winning and conservation focused, private game reserve in Kwa Zulu Natal. Guide budgeting processes for both the monthly maintenance budgets of the various business units as well as annual CAPEX budgets. Communicate with lodge-managers daily on maintenance needs/requirements and reporting on project progress. Oversight of all administration and financial processes relating to maintenance including ordering, issuing and stock control of supplies and tools and equipment. Training of plumbers, carpenters, wireman, painters, and general maintenance staff. Employment of new staff members and carrying out any HR function that was required/instructed by the HR Manager or General Managers. Negotiating with suppliers. The deployment of the permanent maintenance staff. The complete site-management of all building and renovation operations undertaken at the lodges and staff villages. This could mean that at stages an additional 50 – 90 casual contractors could be on-site. The design, construction and maintenance of water purification systems. The design, construction and maintenance of grey water treatment plants. Plumbing. Electrical (domestic). Refrigeration and air conditioning. Building, carpentry and general maintenance. Support and assist in management and maintenance of IT network infrastructure. Maintain open communication channels with the lodge or operations managers and camp managers and ensure that clear feedback loops are in place. Hold frequent meetings with camp managers and the operations manager. Morning meetings with the other maintenance staff and make ensuring that good team work exists within the team. Oversee and manage lodge sustainability efforts relating to energy reducing projects such as solar installations and water saving initiatives. SKILLS REQUIRED Must have at least 3 – 5 years’ experience as a Maintenance management in a similar sized operation. ( 6 commercial lodges, large number of staff villages and facilities) Must be experienced/qualified in at least one of the following disciplines - Electrical (single and three phase), Refrigeration and Air-conditioning. Must have demonstrable experience in the following areas of expertise: Plumbing, Sewage treatment systems, water treatment systems, building and general maintenance. Valid unendorsed SA driver’s license essential. COMPETENCIES REQUIRED Excellent administrative skills, with a focus on attention to detail on numbers and analysis. Excellent time management skills. Critical thinking skills: Ability to solve problems. Teamwork / collaboration. Ability to work under pressure. Excellent communication: Good Interpersonal skills as well as being able to communicate clearly in both written and verbal format. Patience. Operate in an informal but highly driven and results-oriented environment. Self-driven, motivated and organized. Comfortable in dealing with diverse cultures, languages, and environments. Drive, effect and enact change. This is a permanent live-in position, based at KwaZulu Natal. Package is highly attractive for the right candidate Contributions to Medical aid and Provident Fund Bednights Meals provided Uniform provided This opportunity goes beyond being just a job—it's an invitation for exploration, growth, and the creation of lasting experiences in the heart of the untamed. Please submit your application, emphasizing your passion for hospitality and innovation. Include your detailed CV, credible references, and a recent head-and-shoulders photo when it suits you. Wishing you the best of luck Apply Now

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