Park Maintenance Supervisor

African Parks (AP) is a non-profit conservation organisation that manages protected areas in partnership with governments and local communities, overseeing 24 protected areas in 13 countries across more than 20 million hectares.

African Parks Zambia is seeking a Park Maintenance Supervisor to oversee and coordinate all maintenance activities at Liuwa Plain National Park (LPNP), ensuring that facilities, buildings, grounds, equipment, and water and electrical systems are maintained safely, efficiently and to the required operational and environmental standards.

Position Details

• Position title: Park Maintenance Supervisor
• Reports to: Field Operations Manager
• Location: Liuwa Plain National Park (LPNP)
• Type of contract: Fixed term
• Number required: One

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all maintenance-related activities, including repairs, replacements and upkeep of equipment, facilities, buildings and grounds across all LPNP sites.
• Develop, implement and enforce preventive and planned maintenance schedules.
• Manage maintenance budgets and ensure expenditure aligns with approved plans and requirements.
• Supervise maintenance workers, technical staff, groundsmen, contractors and other assigned personnel; support their recruitment, induction, training and performance feedback.
• Act as liaison between the maintenance team and other departments, communicating maintenance plans, priorities and improvement requirements.
• Identify areas for improvement, troubleshoot minor technical issues and resolve maintenance problems as they arise.
• Execute and enforce company policies, procedures and standard operating procedures.
• Respond promptly to maintenance emergencies and coordinate corrective action.
• Develop maintenance procedures and ensure their effective implementation.
• Conduct regular inspections of facilities, buildings, equipment and grounds to identify defects and ensure timely corrective action.
• Check electrical and water systems in buildings and facilities to ensure functionality and safe operation.
• Plan and oversee repair, replacement and installation activities.
• Allocate workloads and supervise staff, including custodians, janitors, groundsmen and other maintenance personnel.
• Maintain accurate attendance registers for staff.
• Monitor equipment, tools and maintenance inventory, and initiate orders as required.
• Manage relationships with contractors, suppliers and service providers, and monitor the quality and timely completion of contracted work.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs and submit daily activity and progress reports.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements in all maintenance activities.
• Manage the set-up and take-down of facilities and equipment for events and other park activities.

Expected Results

• A highly motivated, competent and effective maintenance team.
• Reduced downtime resulting from equipment, facility and infrastructure breakdowns.
• A functional and consistently implemented preventive maintenance plan.
• Demonstrated initiative in identifying and addressing maintenance needs before they become major problems.
• Plant, equipment and facilities maintained to a high level of functionality and operational readiness.

Key Measures and Targets

• Maintain all facilities and equipment to optimal operational standards.
• Implement and maintain high environmental standards in all maintenance activities.
• Implement effective record-keeping systems and maintenance management plans.
• Create and maintain daily, weekly and monthly inspection and maintenance check systems.

Key Relationships

• Park Manager
• Field Operations Manager
• Law Enforcement Team
• Other members of the Management Team (PMU)
• Park staff and other relevant departments

Capabilities, Competencies and Experience

• At least five (5) years of management or supervisory experience, preferably in maintenance, facilities, engineering or a related environment.
• Proven experience managing and maintaining water management systems.
• Proven practical experience with AC and DC electrical systems.
• Demonstrated experience in facilities, equipment and general infrastructure maintenance.
• Experience planning and implementing preventive maintenance programmes.
• Experience supervising staff, contractors and service providers.
• Ability to manage maintenance budgets, inventory and resources effectively.
• Strong problem-solving, planning, organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate maintenance records, logs and reports.
• Knowledge and practical understanding of occupational health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Project management experience will be an added advantage.

Application Requirements

• Applicants must have a clean record and traceable references.
• Candidates must include a daytime contact number.
• A CV and cover letter describing suitability for the role are required.
• At least 2 contactable references, certified copies of NRC, and relevant qualifications must be included.
• Incomplete or incorrectly uploaded applications will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

How to Apply

Applicants should apply using the Apply button on this page by 11 November 2026.

African Parks Zambia is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a fair and inclusive recruitment process, and does not discriminate based on gender, tribe, ethnicity, religion, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected under Zambian law.