Group Environmental & Technical Officer at Green Safaris

This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Learn More We have started building our professional LinkedIn page. Follow The GETO helps to ensure that the company makes sound decisions on all technical aspects of it’s operations with a big picture focus on the company’s values and ethos. The GETO acts as a major resource to all GM’s within the group, providing sound technical advice and guidance on all environmental and technical matters to ensure the respective business units are run in a safe, cost-efficient manner whilst ensuring we provide a world-class service to our guests enabled by sound operational assets, principled environmental practices and forward-thinking technology to help stay ahead of the competition. Maintain and update accurate asset registers for each property, tracking equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure. Conduct regular audits to verify the condition and functionality of assets. Collaborate with finance and procurement departments to ensure accurate depreciation records. Develop and implement comprehensive maintenance strategies to ensure the optimal functioning of all facilities and equipment. Supervise and coordinate maintenance teams across multiple properties to ensure efficient and cost-effective operations. Conduct regular inspections to identify maintenance needs and address them promptly. Prioritize preventative maintenance to minimize downtime and reduce operational disruptions. Oversee the upkeep of guest rooms, public areas, and all infrastructure. Design, introduce and follow up on effective property appropriate SOP’s. Manage the workshop department, ensuring all equipment and vehicles are well-maintained and serviced. Collaborate with workshop staff (with communication with the GM’s) to ensure they have the necessary tools, training, and resources to perform their duties effectively. Monitor workshop inventory and procurement of spare parts and materials. Implement safety protocols and guidelines in the workshop to minimize accidents and injuries. Design, introduce and follow up on effective property appropriate SOP’s. Develop and execute environmental conservation initiatives and sustainability programs in line with company values and local regulations. Work closely with the properties’ GM’s to promote responsible tourism practices, including waste management, energy conservation, and wildlife protection. Monitor and report on the environmental performance of each property and recommend improvements. Stay informed about new environmental regulations and industry best practices. Design, introduce and follow up on effective property appropriate SOP’s. Collaboration with Property General Managers Establish strong communication channels with the General Managers of each property to align maintenance and environmental efforts with their respective goals and priorities. Collaborate on strategic planning, budgeting, and resource allocation to maintain a world-class establishment. Provide regular updates and reports on maintenance and environmental performance to senior management in the form of weekly catch-ups and month end reporting. Working with respective GM’s on annual budgets, to ensure all technical aspects for the year have been well planned and budgeted for. At least 6 year’s work experience work with diesel & petrol engines, vehicle mechanics, plumbing, electrics and general building Knowledge of electric vehicles extremely advantageous. Advanced technical acumen across a broad range of technologies, especially as applied in a bush setting. A hardworking, co-operative manner with a desire to always improve. High standards of service excellence and a passion for the non-consumptive tourism industry. An awareness of international trends occurring within hospitality and the “off grid” technologies used by them. Exceptional English and a second language would be preferable. Excellent people management ability and communication skills. Assertiveness, patience and good organizational skills. Good computer literacy, especially Excel. A developmental approach to staff and the desire to upskill and empower others. Joining Green Safaris means joining a family that values purpose, balance, and belonging. We invest in our people because they are the heart of every guest experience and conservation success story. Competitive compensation based on experience and local benchmarks. Growth and learning through mentorship, leadership training, and cross-camp collaboration. Adventure and purpose in some of Africa’s most inspiring natural spaces. Well-being support with structured time-off rotations, health coverage, and a team culture of care. Creative freedom and autonomy in both remote and multi-disciplinary roles. A chance to make a difference through conservation and community programs that truly change lives.