Hotel Maintenance Foreman

The President Hotel; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Maintenance Foreman to lead the maintenance team. Candidates should have a Trade Qualification, minimum 5 years of building maintenance experience, and a strong background in hospitality. The role involves overseeing technical issues, ensuring safety compliance, and managing schedules for a premium hotel environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in building maintenance, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Hospitality or luxury property experience strongly preferred.
• Fluent in English; additional languages an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assign daily tasks and monitor team performance.
• Guide technicians in troubleshooting technical issues.
• Ensure preventive maintenance schedules are met.
• Enforce health and safety regulations.

Skills

Technical Expertise

Leadership & Supervision

Operational Discipline

Problem-solving

Conflict Resolution

Education

Trade Qualification in Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing

Tools

CMMS systems (OMNI, INFOR, HotSOS)

Job description

Overview

The President Hotel is on a journey to be considered a true luxury destination. Our purpose is simple yet powerful: to create and inspire memorable experiences. Our vision: to become Cape Towns most loved hotel. Set in the heart of Bantry Bay, between Cape Towns vibrant city life and the Atlantic Ocean, The President Hotel is renowned as the Mother Citys most loved destination hotel. 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 offers an iconic working environment where excellence meets opportunity.

We’re seeking a Maintenance Foreman, reporting directly to the Chief Engineer, to lead and coordinate the hotels maintenance team. This role is key to ensuring our property operates to the highest standards of safety, reliability, and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Trade Qualification in Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing (Red Seal preferred).
• Additional leadership, supervisory, or OHS training advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years experience in building maintenance, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Hospitality or luxury property experience strongly preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge across electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and mechanical systems.
• Proven leadership ability with experience 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 an advantage.
• Must hold a valid South African ID.

Key Competencies

• Technical Expertise: Skilled in multi-trade maintenance and fault finding.
• Leadership & Supervision: Ability to inspire, coach, and manage a team effectively.
• Operational Discipline: Strong focus on scheduling, task tracking, and compliance.
• Safety & Compliance: Focus Upholding the highest OHS and hotel safety standards.
• Guest-Centric Approach: Maintaining discretion and professionalism in guest areas.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Team Supervision & Scheduling: Assign daily tasks, monitor performance, conduct briefings, and ensure attendance and conduct standards.
• Technical Oversight: Guide technicians in troubleshooting electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical issues; review completed work for quality and safety.
• Preventive & Reactive Maintenance: Ensure PPM schedules are met; manage reactive maintenance tasks via OMNI with timely follow-up and closure.
• Safety, Compliance & Standards: Enforce health and safety regulations; conduct risk assessments and incident reports when required.
• Inventory & Tools Management: Oversee tools, equipment, and consumables; ensure accountability and readiness of resources.
• Interdepartmental Coordination: Act as the point of contact for other departments; coordinate access for maintenance tasks in guest and public areas.
• Training & Development: Mentor junior staff, correct unsafe practices, and identify skills gaps for training.
• Administrative Duties: Maintain handover logs, submit daily reports, and ensure compliance documentation is accurate and up to date.
• Guest Area Protocol: Ensure professional conduct, privacy, and minimal disruption during maintenance in guest spaces.

Application Notes

• Must hold a valid South African ID.
• Only candidates with relevant trade qualifications and supervisory experience will be shortlisted.
• Ensure your CV is up to date.
• All applicants will be required to attend a virtual introduction interview.
• Recruitment aligns with the companys Employment Equity Plan.

Join a leadership team where reliability, precision, and guest experience come first. Play a pivotal role in maintaining one of Cape Towns most iconic hotels at the highest operational standards.