Western Cape: Maintenance Foreman posted by Hospitality Hire

Qualifications & Criteria

• Trade Qualification in Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing (Red Seal preferred).
• Additional leadership, supervisory, or OHS training advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in building maintenance, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Hospitality or luxury property experience strongly preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge across electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and mechanical systems.
• Proven leadership ability with experience in delegation, scheduling, and team motivation.
• Proficiency in CMMS systems (OMNI, INFOR, HotSOS).
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Fluent in English; additional languages an advantage.
• Must hold a valid South African ID.

Key Competencies

• Technical Expertise – Skilled in multi-trade maintenance and fault finding.
• Leadership & Supervision – Ability to inspire, coach, and manage a team effectively.
• Operational Discipline – Strong focus on scheduling, task tracking, and compliance.
• Safety & Compliance Focus – Upholding the highest OHS and hotel safety standards.
• Guest-Centric Approach – Maintaining discretion and professionalism in guest areas.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Team Supervision & Scheduling: Assign daily tasks, monitor performance, conduct briefings, and ensure attendance and conduct standards.
• Technical Oversight: Guide technicians in troubleshooting electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical issues; review completed work for quality and safety.
• Preventive & Reactive Maintenance: Ensure PPM schedules are met; manage reactive maintenance tasks via OMNI with timely follow-up and closure.
• Safety, Compliance & Standards: Enforce health and safety regulations; conduct risk assessments and incident reports when required.
• Inventory & Tools Management: Oversee tools, equipment, and consumables; ensure accountability and readiness of resources.
• Interdepartmental Coordination: Act as the point of contact for other departments; coordinate access for maintenance tasks in guest and public areas.
• Training & Development: Mentor junior staff, correct unsafe practices, and identify skills gaps for training.
• Administrative Duties: Maintain handover logs, submit daily reports, and ensure compliance documentation is accurate and up to date.
• Guest Area Protocol: Ensure professional conduct, privacy, and minimal disruption during maintenance in guest spaces.

Application Notes

• Must hold a valid South African ID.
• Only candidates with relevant trade qualifications and supervisory experience will be shortlisted.
• Ensure your CV is up to date.
• All applicants will be required to attend a virtual introduction interview.
• Recruitment aligns with the company’s Employment Equity Plan.

Join a leadership team where reliability, precision, and guest experience come first. Play a pivotal role in maintaining one of Cape Town’s most iconic hotels at the highest operational standards.