South Africa: Hotel Maintenance Foreman posted by President Hotels

Where reliability meets precision.

At The President Hotel, we believe that operational excellence is the foundation of exceptional guest experiences. Every light that shines, every system that runs smoothly, and every detail that functions seamlessly reflects our commitment to quality and care.

We are seeking a skilled and hands-on Maintenance Foreman with a strong background in large-scale luxury properties, hotels, or hospitals to lead and coordinate the hotel’s maintenance team. Reporting directly to the Chief Engineer, you will ensure that all maintenance operations are executed efficiently, safely, and to the highest standards, maintaining guest satisfaction and operational excellence throughout the property.

Experience & Requirements

• Trade qualification in Electrical, Mechanical, or Plumbing (Red Seal preferred)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in building maintenance, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role
• Experience in hospitality or luxury property maintenance strongly preferred
• Strong technical knowledge across electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and mechanical systems
• Proven leadership ability 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 advantageous
• Must hold a valid South African ID

Key competencies:
Technical expertise, team leadership, operational discipline, safety and compliance focus, guest-centric professionalism

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assign daily tasks, monitor performance, and conduct briefings for the maintenance team
• Manage attendance, conduct, and adherence to operational standards
• Guide technicians in troubleshooting electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical issues, ensuring quality and safety
• Oversee preventive maintenance schedules and manage reactive maintenance tasks with timely follow-up and closure
• Enforce health and safety regulations, conduct risk assessments, and manage incident reporting
• Oversee inventory, tools, equipment, and consumables, ensuring accountability and readiness of resources
• Coordinate with other departments to facilitate maintenance access in guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house spaces
• Mentor junior staff, correct unsafe practices, and identify skills gaps for training and development
• Maintain handover logs, daily reports, and compliance documentation
• Ensure professional conduct, discretion, and minimal guest disruption during all maintenance activities

About The President Hotel

With 349 stylish rooms, apartments, and suites, breathtaking views, a palm-lined infinity pool, world-class restaurants, and state-of-the-art conference and event venues, The President Hotel is on a journey to be recognised as a true luxury destination.

Here, reliability and precision meet passion and purpose. Join a leadership team where excellence, accountability, and guest satisfaction come first and play a pivotal role in maintaining one of Cape Town’s most iconic hotels to the highest standards.

Applications

Closing date: 30 October 2025
Please submit your CV online.

All applications will be carefully reviewed. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please know that while we cannot respond to every applicant, we sincerely appreciate your interest in joining our team.

Preference will be given to candidates who meet the requirements of our Employment Equity Plan.