Hotel Maintenance Foreman

1 week ago

Cape Town, South Africa HR Genie Full time

We are seeking a skilled and hands-on Maintenance Foreman with a strong background in large-scale luxury properties to lead and coordinate the hotels 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 & RequirementsTrade qualification in Electrical, Mechanical, or Plumbing (Red Seal preferred)Minimum 5 years experience in building maintenance, with at least 2 years in a supervisory roleExperience in hospitality or luxury property maintenance strongly preferredStrong technical knowledge across electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and mechanical systemsProven leadership ability in delegation, scheduling, and team motivationProficiency in CMMS systems (OMNI, INFOR, HotSOS)Excellent communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skillsFluent in English; additional languages advantageousMust hold a valid South African IDKey competencies: Technical expertise, team leadership, operational discipline, safety and compliance focus, guest-centric professionalismDuties & ResponsibilitiesAssign daily tasks, monitor performance, conduct briefings, and manage attendance and conduct standards for the maintenance teamGuide technicians in troubleshooting electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical issues; review completed work for quality and safetyEnsure preventive maintenance schedules are met and manage reactive maintenance tasks with timely follow-up and closureEnforce health and safety regulations, conduct risk assessments, and manage incident reportingOversee inventory, tools, equipment, and consumables; ensure accountability and readiness of resourcesCoordinate with other departments to manage access for maintenance tasks in guest and public areasMentor junior staff, correct unsafe practices, and identify skills gaps for trainingMaintain handover logs, daily reports, and compliance documentationEnsure professional conduct, discretion, and minimal disruption in guest areas during maintenance activitiesApplicants 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 Towns most iconic hotels to the highest standards.

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