Assistant Director of Engineering

Mantis, part of the Luxury & Lifestyle division of Accor, is a leading, conservation-focused hotel group with eco-lodges, waterways and curated eco-resorts located all over the world. Sustainable travellers have been enjoying eco-tourism, safaris, and adventure travel with Mantis since 2000. Rooted in conservation, Mantis pursues sustainable business practices and develops tourism products that are respectful of the environment and communities in which they operate.

Whether small and intimate or vast and complex, on a sweeping African plain, beach-side escape or bustling city, each is an exceptional place for guests to find themselves. While uniquely different in the experiences they offer, all are linked through a collective obsession to be extraordinary, to be rare in a world that mass-produces sameness.

Assistant Director of Engineering 

As Assistant Director of Engineering, you will support our Director of Engineering in overseeing and managing all engineering activities within the company. You will play a key role in leading our engineering team, driving innovation, and ensuring the successful execution of projects in alignment with company objectives.

What is in it for you:

• Unleash the excitement: enticing rewards and unbeatable benefits are waiting for you!
• Ignite your skills with our cutting-edge Academies for rapid professional growth.
• Cultivate your talents and watch your career flourish, locally and globally.
• Drive change through impactful Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• Immerse yourself in a vibrant work environment with extraordinary colleagues.
• Join us on a direct path to success as we skyrocket to new heights!

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Director of Engineering in developing and implementing strategic plans and objectives to drive engineering excellence and meet company goals.
• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, providing guidance, support, and fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify engineering needs, prioritize projects, and allocate resources effectively.
• Oversee the design, development, and implementation of engineering projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks or issues, and implement proactive solutions to mitigate them.
• Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices, and incorporate them into the company's engineering strategies and processes.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, driving efficiency, and productivity gains across engineering operations.
• Establish and maintain effective communication channels with stakeholders, keeping them informed about project status, milestones, and key deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Engineering.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Experience: years of progressive experience in engineering roles, with demonstrated leadership and managerial experience.
• Technical Expertise: Strong technical expertise in the industry.
• Track Record: Proven track record of successfully leading engineering projects from concept to completion.
• Skills: Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills. Ability to think strategically, prioritize tasks, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in project management tools and software.

​​​​​Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why work for Accor? We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.

By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/

About Mantis Collection: Mantis is a boutique hospitality group that was founded by conservationist Adrian Gardiner in 2000, with its main focus predominantly in Africa and the Middle East. Mantis grew from Adrian’s vision to restore and rewild degraded farmland which he developed into a widely-acclaimed Private Game Reserve. This was the first private game reserve in the Eastern Cape and the beginning of eco-tourism in a poverty-stricken province that had few opportunities outside of commercial farming. Adrian and the Mantis team successfully created a place where man and nature could co-exist sustainably. From this initial success, the Mantis model was then developed worldwide, understanding that consumers could use the Mantis portfolio as a mark of quality, consistency and character. Today the diverse portfolio of handpicked properties links up to create travel journeys, which offer guests the opportunity to experience the essence of the location in a setting of tailored luxury. Rooted in conservation, Mantis pursues sustainable business practices and develops tourism products that are respectful of the environment and communities in which they operate.

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