Technical Manager

  • Full-time

Company Description

Our client is one of East Africa's original safari companies. For the past 20 years they have owned and operated small safari camps in three of the remotest corners of Tanzania. They have built a reputation for quality that they are proud of.

They are looking for a Technical Manager to help them with technical issues at their camps and head office. The incumbent will be based in Tanzania.

Job Description

 A resource for camp staff for advice, sourcing technical expertise, hiring and dispatching technicians to camps. This includes: buildings, electrical and plumbing, IT, rifles and ammunition, vehicles and boats, solar and battery power systems, generators, swimming pools, radios, communications, fuels, oils, lubricants and kitchen equipment.

 Ensuring that a strong culture of equipment husbandry pervades across all camps, in particular drivers, guides and workshop staff.

 Monitoring fuel usage and fuel economy in all camps and for all vehicles and boats on a monthly basis.

 Monitoring the ordering, use, fitting and maintenance of spare parts and ensuring that there is not fraud on this side in all camps.

 Monitoring, issuing, licencing, repair and procurement of rifles across the company.

 Responsible for the vehicle maintenance, replacement, overhaul and hiring across the company.

 Assisting the Procurement Officer with all technical procurement, assisting and advising on the correct spares and the appropriate price/quality mix.

 Overseeing new construction projects and assisting Camp Managers with camp repair and refurbishment.

Qualifications

 Excellent interpersonal and problem solving skills.

 Must have thorough drive, determination and be able to articulate his/her thoughts.

 Proven ability to manage a team of staff and implement training and personal development procedures.

 Trustworthiness will be a high priority.


Qualifications, Skills and Experience

 Practical experience in camp management or relevant experience in hospitality industry.

 A degree in Engineering would be preferred


Remuneration

An attractive salary is on offer dependent on skills and qualifications plus benefits.

Additional Information

To apply, upload your profile throgh the 'I'm interested' button. Send it in word format with a recent photograph of yourself embedded in the top right hand corner. Attach your motivation demonstrating how your skills, experience and qualifications are transferrable to the role. 

Please apply in English.

ONLY short listed candidates will be contacted.