Hotel Electrician: Hands-on Maintenance & Growth

Hospitality Hire; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid contributions

Pension contributions

Staff meals on duty

Outstanding team culture

Job summary

The President Hotel in Cape Town is seeking an entry-level Electrical Maintenance Assistant to support qualified electricians in installing, maintaining and repairing hotel electrical systems. This role offers hands-on experience in a large, busy hotel environment.

Ideal candidates are 0–2 years in electrical/maintenance roles, with an NQF Level 3 in Electrical Trade and a willingness to learn about commercial electrical systems, safety procedures and CMMS usage.

Qualifications

• NQF Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Electrical Trade.
• Electrical Trade Theory qualification either completed or in progress.
• 0–2 years’ experience in electrical/maintenance environments.
• Exposure to hotel or hospitality maintenance is advantageous.
• Basic reading of wiring diagrams and layouts.
• Willingness to learn commercial electrical systems and safety procedures.
• Ability to follow instructions under supervision and maintain tools properly.

Responsibilities

• Assist qualified electricians with installation, maintenance and repair of hotel electrical systems and wiring.
• Prepare work areas, tools and materials for electrical tasks.
• Support Senior Electrician with basic repairs and fault-finding under supervision.
• Conduct routine inspections of distribution boards and lighting systems.
• Check electrical panels, identify loose connections and replace basic components.
• Report faults and safety concerns to supervising electrician immediately.
• Learn to safely use electrical tools and testing equipment.
• Progressively take on more responsibilities as skills develop.
• Use CMMS (OMNI) to log and close maintenance tasks under supervision.

Education

NQF Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Trade

Electrical Trade Theory qualification

Job description

The President Hotel in Cape Town is seeking an entry-level Electrical Maintenance Assistant to support qualified electricians in installing, maintaining and repairing hotel electrical systems. This role offers hands-on experience in a large, busy hotel environment.

Ideal candidates are 0–2 years in electrical/maintenance roles, with an NQF Level 3 in Electrical Trade and a willingness to learn about commercial electrical systems, safety procedures and CMMS usage.