Assistant Technical Manager

Job Mail · Bachelor's Degree · 1 day ago
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up to $29k per year
Location
In office (South Africa)
Seniority
Staff · 5+ years exp
Employment
Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 30, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 29, 2026. Job Mail scores C on the Alion truth index.

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Job Mail is a South African online job board offering a large selection of vacancies across the country and some positions abroad. Job seekers can search and apply for jobs online, upload a CV and receive job alerts, while employers and recruitment agencies can advertise positions to a broad national audience. The brand is one of the longer-established names in South African job advertising and is operated from South Africa.
jobmail.co.za · HQ: Pretoria, South Africa · Job Boards & Aggregators · Est. 1997
The ideal candidate is a practical, technically minded all-rounder with solid maintenance experience, who works well alongside a senior manager and is equally comfortable on site and managing day-to-day administration.

Core Criteria:

  • A minimum of 5 years in a technical or maintenance role, ideally in a lodge or similar-sized operation
  • Qualified or experienced in at least one technical trade
  • Working knowledge of plumbing, water and sewage treatment, building and general maintenance
  • Valid, unendorsed South African driver’s licence
  • Sound administrative skills with strong attention to detail
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure
  • Clear written and verbal communication; a patient team player comfortable with diverse cultures and languages
  • Self-driven, organised and reliable in a remote bush environment
Core Responsibilities:
  • Support the Technical Manager with preventative and breakdown maintenance across the lodges, staff villages and reserve
  • Supervise and guide the maintenance team on a daily basis
  • Liaise with lodge and camp managers on maintenance requirements and project progress
  • Assist with ordering, issuing and stock control of supplies, tools and equipment
  • Help oversee building and renovation projects, including contractors on site
  • Assist with the upkeep of water purification and grey water treatment systems
  • Support sustainability initiatives, including solar and water-saving projects
  • Step in for the Technical Manager when required
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