Hotel Maintenance Foreman

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

Duties & Responsibilities

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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