Hotel Electrician

Hospitality Hire; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid contributions

Provident fund

Staff meals on duty

Outstanding team culture

Job summary

The President Hotel in Cape Town seeks a qualified Electrician to maintain and repair electrical systems across our 349‑room property, including suites, public areas, kitchens and conference facilities.

You will conduct inspections, fault-finding and planned maintenance, respond to emergencies, ensure compliance with SANS standards and lock-out procedures, and support energy efficiency initiatives while guiding junior technicians.

Qualifications

• Red Seal/Trade Test qualification is essential.
• Minimum 5 years experience as a qualified Electrician.
• Experience in large-scale hospitality facilities is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of SANS standards and safety regulations.
• Ability to read electrical diagrams and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections, maintenance, fault-finding and repairs across electrical systems.
• Diagnose and resolve faults to minimise downtime and guest disruption.
• Maintain electrical systems across 349 rooms, public areas and facilities.
• Inspect distribution boards, lighting, circuits and equipment.
• Perform planned and preventative maintenance according to schedule.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns and urgent maintenance needs.
• Ensure work complies with SANS standards and safety procedures.
• Support and guide junior electricians and apprentices.

Skills

Fault-finding

Problem solving

Time management

Independent worker

Team guidance

Safety procedures

Reading electrical diagrams

SANS standards knowledge

Emergency response

Education

Red Seal/Trade Test

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Minimum Requirements

• Recognised Electrician Trade Test / Red Seal qualification essential and non-negotiable
• Minimum 5 years experience as a qualified Electrician
• Previous electrical maintenance experience within a hotel, hospitality, hospital, retail, commercial property or other large-scale facility highly advantageous
• Experience working within a busy, high-demand operational environment
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical installations, distribution systems, lighting, sockets, appliances and electrical equipment
• Excellent electrical fault-finding, diagnostic and repair capabilities
• Strong knowledge of SANS standards, statutory electrical requirements and occupational health and safety regulations
• Experience with preventative and planned electrical maintenance programmes
• Good understanding of electrical compliance inspections and associated documentation
• Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams, schematics, technical drawings and equipment manuals
• Sound understanding of lock-out/tag-out procedures and safe electrical working practices
• Experience working with electrical testing and diagnostic equipment
• Understanding of energy management and electrical efficiency within a large facility advantageous
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the wider Maintenance team
• Ability to guide and support junior technicians and apprentices where required
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to respond effectively to urgent electrical breakdowns and operational requirements
• Ability to work shifts, weekends, public holidays and attend to emergency call-outs when required
• Professional, reliable and accountable approach to work
• Valid South African ID
• A fully updated CV with Red Seal/Trade Test details and contactable reference details is essential

What Youll Be Doing

• Conducting inspections, maintenance, fault-finding and repairs across the hotels electrical systems and infrastructure
• Diagnosing and resolving electrical faults efficiently to minimise operational downtime and disruption to guests
• Maintaining electrical systems across 349 guest rooms, apartments and suites , as well as public areas, restaurants, kitchens, conference facilities and back-of-house areas
• Inspecting and maintaining distribution boards, lighting systems, sockets, circuits, appliances and electrical equipment
• Carrying out planned and preventative electrical maintenance according to the hotels maintenance programme
• Identifying potential electrical problems before they result in equipment failure or operational disruption
• Responding promptly to electrical breakdowns, guest-room faults and urgent operational maintenance requirements
• Ensuring all electrical work is completed in accordance with SANS standards, statutory requirements and hotel safety procedures
• Maintaining strict adherence to electrical isolation and lock-out/tag-out procedures
• Conducting appropriate electrical testing and ensuring installations and repairs are safe before returning equipment or systems to operation
• Supporting electrical compliance inspections and maintaining the required technical and safety documentation
• Monitoring electrical systems and identifying opportunities to improve energy efficiency and reduce unnecessary consumption
• Providing electrical support for conferences, functions, events and other high-volume hotel operations
• Working closely with the broader Maintenance team and operational departments to ensure technical issues are resolved efficiently
• Supporting and guiding Junior Electricians, technicians and apprentices in safe working practices and technical procedures
• Maintaining accurate records of inspections, maintenance, repairs and completed work
• Updating job cards and maintenance tasks accurately within the hotels maintenance management systems
• Maintaining tools, equipment and electrical work areas to a professional and safe standard
• Supporting the Maintenance Department with emergency and operational requirements when necessary
• Taking accountability for the quality, safety and completion of electrical work performed

Why Join The President Hotel

• Be part of Cape Towns Most Loved Hotel
• Work within a large, professional 349-room hotel operation
• Apply your electrical expertise across a diverse range of hotel systems, facilities and operational areas
• Work within a professional Maintenance Department where safety, preventative maintenance and operational reliability are priorities
• Share your technical knowledge while supporting the development of junior maintenance team members
• Contribute to energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives across a large hotel property
• Play an important role in our exciting journey toward luxury
• Work alongside passionate hospitality and technical professionals committed to creating memorable guest experiences
• Enjoy a competitive salary, company contributions toward medical aid and provident fund, staff meals on duty and an outstanding team culture