Marius Annandale

Group Maintenance Manager

• Public tourist destinations, Nature reserves, Rhino and Lion Park, Lion and Safari Park, Fat Olive Restaurant and other residential properties and farms with 4 teams of 6 performing maintenance.
• Directed maintenance operations across multiple properties, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and enhancing guest satisfaction.
• Managed a team of technicians, providing guidance and support for skill development and performance improvement.
• Implemented preventive maintenance programs that improved equipment reliability and reduced operational downtime significantly.
• Managed all maintenance and devolvement required at the properties.
• Developed and implemented maintenance schedules, ensuring optimal equipment performance and minimizing downtime across operations.
• Oversaw facility renovations and expansions, effectively managing project timelines to minimize disruptions to daily operations.
• Collaborated with other department managers to coordinate maintenance activities around activities, minimizing operational interruptions.
• Managed fleet, fuel, materials, plant and machinery and insurance policies and claims.
• Managed staff scheduling and shifts to maximise resources, productivity and effectiveness.
• Oversee and control certificates of compliance and certifications.
• Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective, quality procurement of parts, materials and services, maintaining strong professional working relationships.
• Led the successful completion of major facility upgrades projects while adhering to budget constraints and timelines.

• Operation manager and Maintenance manager responsibilities.
• Managed 12 field guides, 200 seat restaurant and 5 retail shops with admin staff. Managed teams for maintenance on roads, gardens and facilities across a trades.
• Daily, weekly and monthly inspections and reports to ensure quality and value.
• Monthly guests visiting the site grown to 6000.
• Responsible for day-to-day operations and forward planning.
• Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
• Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
• Staff co-ordination to offer value to guest's experiences.
• Increased profit by streamlining operations.
• Kiosks shops with refrigeration, procurement and merchandising experience.
• Streamlined operational workflows by implementing process improvements, resulting in enhanced efficiency across multiple departments.
• Led cross-functional teams to coordinate daily operations, ensuring seamless service delivery and improved guest experiences.
• Developed training programs for staff, increasing operational knowledge and reducing onboarding time for new employees.
• Managed inventory control systems, optimizing stock levels and minimizing waste through effective resource management.
• Managed a staff compliment of 146, across all trades.

• Development and construction of the new Lion and Safari Park from groundbreaking to completion.
• Led cross-functional teams to deliver multiple projects on time and within budget, enhancing operational efficiency.
• Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
• Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
• Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
• Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
• Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
• Developed and maintained project schedules with tradesmen, and suppliers.
• Implemented risk management strategies that minimized project disruptions, ensuring consistent alignment with organizational goals.
• Facilitated stakeholder communication and collaboration to drive project success, resulting in improved stakeholder satisfaction and project outcomes.
• Tradesmen, contractors and staff on site was 150.
• Facilitated stakeholder engagement sessions, gathering requirements and feedback to refine project scopes and drive alignment with business goals.
• Coordinated project schedules and budgets, ensuring adherence to financial parameters and enhancing overall project performance.
• Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
• Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.

• Procurement for maintenance department materials.
• Developed and implemented preventive maintenance schedules, reducing equipment downtime and enhancing operational efficiency across facilities.
• Streamlined daily operations by implementing process improvements, resulting in enhanced efficiency across all departments.
• Led a team of technicians in performing routine inspections and repairs, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Developed and executed training programs for staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill enhancement.
• Led cross-functional teams in strategic planning sessions, achieving alignment on operational goals and objectives.
• Managed inventory control processes, ensuring accurate stock levels and minimizing waste through effective resource allocation.
• Increased customer satisfaction by actively addressing concerns and ensuring timely resolutions.
• Collaborated with executive leadership on strategic planning initiatives to drive business growth.
• Managed crisis situations effectively by developing response plans in advance.
• Planning of the new Lion and Safari Park from 2014 till construction completion July 2016.

• Identified a property in Mozambique that could be developed into a holiday resort.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Planning and land permits with Government.
• Developed comprehensive resort plans, enhancing project timelines and aligning with industry best practices.
• Led cross-functional teams to implement sustainable practices, resulting in improved environmental compliance and operational efficiency.
• Conducted market analysis to identify trends, informing strategic decisions that increased resort viability and guest satisfaction.
• Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts that optimized service delivery and reduced operational costs.
• Manged the building team of 20