Electrician

Recruiter:

The President Hotel

Job Ref:

CPT000041/AW

Date posted:

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Are you a Red Seal qualified Electrician with the technical expertise to keep a busy hotel operating safely and reliably?

The President Hotel in Bantry Bay, Cape Town, is looking for an experienced, hands-on Electrician with strong fault-finding, preventative maintenance and electrical repair skills.
You must be confident working across guest rooms, restaurants, kitchens, public areas, conference facilities and back-of-house operations.

POSITION INFO:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Recognised Electrician Trade Test / Red Seal certification - essential and non-negotiable.
Minimum 5 years' experience as a qualified Electrician.
Hotel, hospitality, hospital, retail or large commercial property maintenance experience is highly advantageous.
Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
Experience with distribution boards, lighting, circuits, sockets, appliances and electrical equipment.
Ability to read electrical diagrams and technical drawings.
Planned and preventative maintenance experience.
Sound knowledge of applicable SANS standards, electrical safety requirements and safe isolation procedures.
Ability to work shifts, weekends, public holidays and emergency call-outs.
Valid South African ID.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Identify and repair electrical faults across the hotel.
Maintain distribution boards, lighting, circuits, sockets and electrical equipment.
Carry out planned and preventative electrical maintenance.
Respond promptly to breakdowns and urgent maintenance requests.
Inspect electrical installations and equipment to identify hazards and maintenance needs.
Follow safe isolation and lock-out/tag-out procedures.
Complete job cards and maintenance records accurately.
Coordinate with the maintenance team and external contractors when required.
Deliver safe, reliable workmanship while minimising disruption to guests and hotel operations.

WHY JOIN THE PRESIDENT HOTEL
Join Cape Town's Most Loved Hotel and be part of our journey toward luxury. Apply your technical skills alongside experienced maintenance professionals while supporting guest comfort, safety and the smooth operation of our 349-room hotel.
We offer a competitive salary, company contributions toward benefits, additional company perks and an outstanding team culture where you can contribute, grow and feel part of the team.

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