Leading Hotel Maintenance Professional

Bebeemaintenance; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel maintenance company in Cape Town seeks a seasoned Hotel Maintenance Foreman to lead their maintenance team. The role requires extensive experience in building maintenance within high-end properties, a trade qualification in Electrical, Mechanical, or Plumbing, and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include task delegation, mentoring staff, compliance documentation, and ensuring the quality of maintenance work. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and be fluent in English, with a valid South African ID.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in building maintenance, including 2+ years in a supervisory role.
• Strong technical knowledge of HVAC and carpentry systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team and schedule maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assign daily tasks and monitor technician performance.
• Guide technicians in troubleshooting maintenance issues.
• Maintain schedules for preventive maintenance and manage reactive tasks.
• Mentor junior staff and ensure compliance with documentation.

Skills

Technical expertise in electrical and plumbing

Leadership and team management

Problem-solving skills

Fluency in English

Education

Trade qualification in Electrical, Mechanical, or Plumbing

Job description

Hotel Maintenance Foreman Role

We are seeking a seasoned Hotel Maintenance Foreman with extensive experience in high-end properties to lead our maintenance team.

Qualifications

• Hold a trade qualification in Electrical, Mechanical, or Plumbing (Red Seal preferred)
• 5+ years of experience in building maintenance, 2+ years of supervisory role
• Strong technical expertise across electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and mechanical systems
• Demonstrate leadership ability in delegation, scheduling, and team motivation
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Fluency in English, additional languages an advantage
• A valid South African ID

Key Responsibilities

• Assigning daily tasks and monitoring performance
• Guiding technicians in troubleshooting issues and reviewing completed work
• Maintaining preventive maintenance schedules and managing reactive tasks
• Mentoring junior staff and ensuring compliance documentation