Workshop Technician

SUMMARY:
Position: Hotel Workshop Technician
4* Hotel - Bantry Bay, Cape Town

POSITION INFO:
We are seeking a motivated Hotel Workshop Technician to join the hotel’s engineering and maintenance team. The successful candidate will perform routine maintenance, repairs, and technical work in the hotel workshop, ensuring all tools, equipment, and hotel assets are maintained to the highest operational and safety standards.

Critical Criteria (Requirements)

• Technical or trade qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Workshop Engineering advantageous
• Proven experience in workshop maintenance, repair, or fabrication
• Knowledge of workshop tools, machinery, and safety procedures
• Minimum 1–3 years’ experience in a workshop or maintenance role, preferably in a hotel, industrial, or commercial environment
• Strong problem-solving and technical skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship
• Ability to work independently and efficiently under deadlines
• Team player with strong communication skills
• Must hold a valid South African ID

Key Competencies

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on hotel equipment, furniture, and assets
• Repair, refurbish, and fabricate components as required in the workshop
• Operate workshop machinery safely and efficiently
• Inspect completed work to ensure consistency, quality, and reliability
• Manage workshop materials, tools, and inventory; report shortages, defects, or malfunctions to the Maintenance Manager
• Follow strict health, safety, and PPE procedures at all times
• Work collaboratively with the engineering and maintenance team to support hotel operations
• Assist with on-site repairs and emergency maintenance tasks as required
• Live and promote the hotel’s values of Teamwork, Respect, Innovation, Accountability, Passion, and Integrity

Package on Offer

• Basic salary (TBA)
• 50/50 contribution to Pension
• Company contribution to medical aid

Important Application Notes

• Must hold a valid South African ID
• Only candidates with relevant workshop or maintenance experience will be shortlisted
• Ensure your CV is 100% updated
• All applicants will attend a virtual introduction interview
• Recruitment aligns with the company’s Employment Equity Plan

About the President Hotel

• 349 stylish rooms, suites, and apartments
• Breathtaking views of the Atlantic Seaboard
• A palm-lined infinity pool
• World-class restaurants
• State-of-the-art conference and event venues
• An iconic working environment where excellence meets opportunity