African Parks (AP), a non-profit conservation organisation, is seeking a highly motivated and competent Park Maintenance Supervisor to oversee and coordinate all maintenance activities across Liuwa Plains National Park (LPNP) in Zambia. The successful candidate will ensure that facilities, buildings, grounds, equipment, water systems, and electrical systems are maintained safely, efficiently, and to the required operational and environmental standards. AP manages 24 protected areas in 13 countries, covering over 20 million hectares.
The Park Maintenance Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing all maintenance-related activities, including repairs, replacements, and upkeep of equipment, facilities, buildings, and grounds across all LPNP sites. The successful candidate will develop, implement, and enforce preventive and planned maintenance schedules, manage maintenance budgets, and supervise maintenance workers, technical staff, groundsmen, contractors, and other assigned personnel.
The Park Maintenance Supervisor will serve as a liaison between the maintenance team and other departments, communicating maintenance plans, priorities, and improvement requirements. The successful candidate will identify areas for improvement, troubleshoot minor technical issues, and resolve maintenance problems as they arise. Additionally, they will execute and enforce company policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures.
To qualify for the position, candidates must have at least five years of management or supervisory experience, preferably in a maintenance, facilities, engineering, or related environment. Proven experience in managing and maintaining water management systems, AC and DC electrical systems, and facilities, equipment, and general infrastructure maintenance is required. Experience in planning and implementing preventive maintenance programmes and supervising staff, contractors, and service providers is also essential.
The successful candidate will be expected to maintain accurate maintenance logs and submit daily activity and progress reports. They will ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental requirements in all maintenance activities and manage the set-up and take-down of facilities and equipment for events and other park activities.
African Parks Zambia is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and applicants for this position must have a clean record and traceable references. Candidates must include a daytime contact number and submit their CV with a cover letter describing their suitability for the role. All applicants must include at least 2 contactable references, certified copies of NRC, and relevant Qualifications.
Interested and qualified candidates must submit their CV, cover letter, and supporting documents via the Hire platform by 11th November 2026. Incomplete or incorrectly uploaded applications will not be considered, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. African Parks is 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.
Key points
- The position requires at least five years of management or supervisory experience in a maintenance, facilities, engineering, or related environment.
- The successful candidate will oversee all maintenance-related activities across Liuwa Plains National Park.
- The closing date for applications is 11th November 2026.
