&Beyond is built, almost entirely, on the strength of remarkable people who give passionately to their roles, work tirelessly, and have the guest experience at the core of their focus daily and care of the sustainability of our communities and environment.  Every single ‘&Beyonder’ makes a huge difference to our success and our contribution to the world, regardless of their role or function. For this reason we choose ‘&Beyonders’ very carefully – they are the strength and the future of this company.

KEY OUTPUTS:

• You would report to the General Manager.
• You will assist in all the maintenance at your Lodge – including plumbing, electrical, refrigeration and air conditioning, building, carpentry and general maintenance.
• Solar and Hot Water will be your responsibility
• Water Treatment and Sewerage will be your responsibility.
• You will be responsible for all routine and preventative maintenance.
• You will be responsible for generator Maintenance
• Project management and managing large teams of staff will be a requirement
• Regular tests of water and recording water levels
• Advice on any upgrade needed for any equipment in the Lodge.
• Managing and setting up water and power budgets/costs for the Lodge.
• Maintaining and accepting responsibility of the equipment you’re responsible for
• Ensuring that the generator is well serviced, and hours are recorded effectively.
• Fitting your work hours around guest hours to ensure guests are not disturbed unnecessarily.
• Form and maintain relationships with external suppliers and contractors.
• Responsible for all maintenance projects in camp
• Implement preventative maintenance measures.

General Office duties

• Human Resources – leave register and other requirements
• Disciplining of staff – non-performance, standard of work etc
• Quality control and monitoring progress
• Control of stock and tools
• Ordering (do not over order – negotiate the best deal for the company)
• Budgeting – repairs & maintenance or capex
• Attending of all necessary meetings; i.e. morning, finance, etc
• Communication – TO & FROM ALL DEPARTMENTS
• Administration – “paper work” – allocating of invoices and GRS etc

Sustainability

• Implement and maintain the sustainability program for the lodge
• Maintain a 96% sustainability score

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED (QUALIFICATIONS OR TRAINING PROGRAMS):

• A Certificate in electrical or mechanical engineering
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role

• Valid Drivers’ Licence
• Valid PRDP Licence

SKILLS & PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS REQUIRED:

• Electrical or mechanical skills
• Must be proactive.
• Must be able to work under pressure.
• Be investigative and curious.
• Have strong analytical skills

The successful candidate should have an enquiring mind, be methodical, pay attention to detail, be creative, show perseverance and patience, ability to work under pressure, ability to accept routine and mundane tasks, have high energy level, be flexible, have the ability to overcome obstacles and persist with the task at hand, be decisive and adaptable.

We reserve the right to not make an appointment.

Contact information

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