Workshop Technician

Recruiter:

The President Hotel

Job Ref:

CPT000037/AW

Date posted:

Monday, November 9, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Quality workmanship behind the scenes helps keep every hotel space ready for exceptional guest experiences. The President Hotel in Bantry Bay, Cape Town, is seeking a hands-on, technically skilled Hotel Maintenance Workshop Technician with previous hotel maintenance experience. As we continue our journey toward luxury, you will help maintain equipment, furniture, fixtures and facilities through reliable repairs, refurbishment and fabrication. This opportunity suits a practical maintenance professional who enjoys solving technical problems and takes pride in durable, high-quality work.

POSITION INFO:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Minimum 2-3 years' experience within a hotel workshop or maintenance role.
Previous hotel experience.
Technical or trade qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or Workshop Engineering is advantageous.
Proven experience in workshop maintenance, repairs or fabrication.
Strong knowledge of workshop tools, machinery and safe working procedures.
Good understanding of maintenance, repair and fabrication processes.
Strong technical problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
Good teamwork and communication skills.
A reliable, disciplined and safety-conscious approach to work.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on hotel equipment, furniture, fixtures and facilities.
Repair, refurbish and fabricate components within the workshop.
Assist with on-site maintenance and urgent repairs across guest and back-of-house areas.
Complete work to a high standard of quality and durability while minimising disruption to guests.
Operate and maintain workshop tools and machinery safely and efficiently.
Inspect and test completed work to ensure reliability and performance.
Maintain a clean, organised and functional workshop.
Work closely with the Engineering and Maintenance team to support daily hotel operations.
Monitor tools, materials and inventory levels, reporting shortages, defects and equipment concerns to maintenance leadership.
Handle and store workshop equipment and materials correctly.
Follow health and safety procedures, use required personal protective equipment and maintain operational standards.

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 contributing to the quality, reliability and upkeep of a busy hotel operation.
We offer a competitive salary, company contributions toward benefits and an outstanding team culture where you can contribute, grow and feel part of the team.

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