Hotel Maintenance Foreman

Recruiter:

HR Genie

Job Ref:

PHO52

Date posted:

Thursday, October 2, 2025

Location:

Bantry Bay, South Africa

Salary:

Market related

SUMMARY:
Ensure maintenance operations are executed efficiently, safely, and to the highest standards

POSITION INFO:

We are seeking a skilled and hands-on Maintenance Foreman with a strong background in large-scale luxury properties 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, conduct briefings, and manage attendance and conduct standards for the maintenance team
Guide technicians in troubleshooting electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical issues; review completed work for quality and safety
Ensure preventive maintenance schedules are met 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; ensure accountability and readiness of resources
Coordinate with other departments to manage access for maintenance tasks in guest and public areas
Mentor junior staff, correct unsafe practices, and identify skills gaps for training
Maintain handover logs, daily reports, and compliance documentation
Ensure professional conduct, discretion, and minimal disruption in guest areas during maintenance activities

Applicants must hold a valid South African ID, and only candidates with relevant trade qualifications and supervisory experience in luxury properties will be shortlisted. Please ensure your CV highlights your leadership and technical achievements.

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 and offers an iconic working environment where operational excellence meets guest experience.

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

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