Vacancy title:
Head Mechanic / Head of Fleet

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Hospitality, and Tourism, Category: Installation, Maintenance & Repair, Transportation & Logistics, Management, Business Operations]

Jobs at:
Mantis Akagera Game Lodge

Deadline of this Job:
Sunday, May 10 2026

Duty Station:
Kigali | Kigali

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, April 15 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background

Akagera Management Company Ltd (AMC Ltd) is a public–private partnership between African Parks Network and the Rwanda Development Board (RDB), mandated to manage Akagera National Park. AMC Ltd is seeking to recruit suitable candidates to fill the post of Head Mechanic in Akagera National Park. The Head Mechanic / Head of Fleet is responsible for ensuring the reliability, safety, and readiness of all park vehicles, boats, and mechanical equipment through disciplined maintenance systems, strong workshop management, and technical leadership of the mechanical team. The role requires advanced hands-on mechanical expertise, adherence to SOPs, accurate record keeping, and the development of junior mechanics to support uninterrupted park operations in remote and demanding field conditions.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Fleet Maintenance Planning & Reliability
• Workshop Organisation, Safety & Tools
• Spare Parts & Maintenance Readiness
• Systems, Records & Reporting
• Technical Leadership & Skills Development
• Values, Accountability & Professional Conduct

Qualifications

Qualification: Recognised technical certificate or diploma (TVET or equivalent) in automotive or mechanical engineering.

Experience

Core Experience: Proven experience with Toyota 70 Series vehicles and Yamaha 4-stroke outboard engines.

Additional Experience (Desirable): Basic maintenance and inspection of Caterpillar motor graders (e.g. CAT 140K), Mitsubishi Fuso, Massey Ferguson Tractors, generators, and water pumps.

Skills

Technical Skills: Strong preventive maintenance, fault diagnosis, safe workshop practices, and SOP compliance.

Systems & Records: Ability to maintain accurate maintenance records and use basic digital tools for reporting.

Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop junior mechanics.

Personal Attributes

Personal Attributes: Accountable, safety-conscious, calm under pressure, and willing to learn and improve systems.

Working Conditions

Working Conditions: Able to work hands-on in remote field environments, with physical demands and flexible hours.

Licensing

Licensing: Valid driver’s licence (manual) – heavy duty vehicle

Added advantage

• Born and living near Akagera National Park;
• Being a member of any cooperative from around the Akagera National Park.

Note

Internal candidates are also allowed to apply

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: professional certificate

Job application procedure
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Interested candidates should forward their application letter together with all relevant documents to the address provided bellow no later than 10th May 2026. The required documents should be submitted in scanned soft copies in pdf format (preferably as one document) . Successful candidate will begin with an immediate effect.

Applications must include the following documents :

• Application cover letter addressed to the Park Manager
• Stating where you heard about the position and why you should be considered
• Curriculum vitae including your personal details, education level , certification and any experience
• Name, address and telephone numbers of three (3) references

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