Workshop & Infrastructure Manager.

Our client, a high-end lodge in a conservancy, is looking for a passionate and hands-on Workshop & Infrastructure Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible to ensure the efficient day-to-day running of the activities of the workshop and the maintenance of the Conservancy infrastructure overall. The candidate will be a suitably qualified individual with solid management experience and who will bring a pro-active approach, and ‘can do’ attitude to the role. The role will require excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to develop relationships with staff in other areas of the business. The role is primarily focused on fleet maintenance but requires an individual who is also comfortable with a multitude of other areas of maintenance that are essential for the smooth running of the conservancy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Building an effective and passionate team to deliver all work to a high standard and in a timely manner.
• Proactively identifying areas where maintenance is required and delivering time and cost-efficient management of any projects.
• Approving estimates and quotations.
• Assisting with technical problems as necessary.
• Controlling and coordinating all workshop activities.
• Oversight and management of the discipline and the working conditions within Workshops & Stores.
• Ensure that equipment and facilities in the Workshops are maintained and in good working condition and to keep an inventory of the same.
• Ensure that the Workshop Stores is properly stocked with necessary spares, equipment and facilities necessary for the performance of his duties.
• Manage fuel dispensing, consumption and prepare monthly fuel returns.
• Maintenance of all vehicles and equipment.
• Overseeing the general grounds maintenance and electricity generation.
• Overseeing Water production, metering, treatment & distribution, roads, dams, fences, infrastructure and projects.
• Preparation of yearly and monthly budgets for his department and is accountable for the same.
• Introduce & implement standard operating procedures as deemed necessary.
• Ensure work safety and the use of PPE.

Qualification:                                                       

• B-Tech Mechanical Engineer – Management Diploma.
• A minimum of 5 years in a similar position is an added advantage.
• 8-10 yrs of technical experience, primarily relation to the automotive environment.
• 5+ years working in a management or senior supervisory role.
• Sound knowledge of business systems and financial concepts including budgeting and reporting.
• 5 years General Building and/or Project Management of infrastructure maintenance and development tasks as well as Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience of working in the conservation and/or Tourism industry will be beneficial but not essential.
• Experience and ability to implement effective operating procedures.

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