Pool Technician

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd; Franschhoek; On-site; ZAR 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd in Franschhoek, South Africa, invites applications for a Pool Technician to manage daily pool servicing for luxury properties. This role emphasizes attention to detail, fast pace, and delivering sparkling pools.

You will handle basic maintenance, cleaning, chemical testing, and reporting, while adhering to safety standards. Preference for candidates from Franschhoek or nearby areas.

Qualifications

• Matric Certificate.
• Minimum 2 years general handyman and pool servicing experience.
• Strong pool cleaning, filtration, and maintenance skills.
• Knowledge of pool chemicals and basic electrical repair.

Responsibilities

• Attend to pool-related issues, focusing on basic maintenance.
• Vacuum pools and keep them sparkling at all times.
• Report leaks and record readings on daily sheets.
• Test pool water daily and ensure equipment is in good order.
• Maintain facilities and equipment around pools.
• Complete duties with minimal guest disruption.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests.
• Minimize damage and loss of tools and supplies.
• Adhere to Health and Safety standards.

Skills

Pool servicing

Pool maintenance

Pool chemicals knowledge

Electrical basics

Pumps and filters

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Matric Certificate

Job description

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd | Full time

Franschhoek, South Africa | Posted on 04/09/2026

Red Ember Recruitment is recruiting a Pool Technician for one of our Clients, who is known for sophisticated escapes and unique guest experiences. Its ever-expanding luxury hospitality portfolio offers dynamic career opportunities to positive, vibrant and energetic individuals.

To be successful in this role, you should be able to manage various tasks on a daily basis to ensure great service and exceed expectations. Attention to detail and the ability to work at a faster than average pace will serve the applicant well.

Main Responsibilities:

• Attend to all pool related issues especially the basic pool maintenance.
• Vacuuming the pool whenever they are dirty, ensuring all pools are sparkling clean at all times.
• Report all pool issues and leaks immediately and record all values and readings on the daily check sheets.
• All pool water must be tested daily.
• Ensure that the facilities and equipment in and around the pools are well maintained and in good working order.
• Perform and complete all duties with minimal interruption and inconvenience to guests and the service operation.
• Responds to maintenance requests in the minimum possible time.
• Reduce any accident or damage to equipment, loss of tools and supplies.
• Adhere to Health and Safety standards.

Requirements

Experience and skills:

• Minimum of 2 years' general handyman experience and in pool servicing in particular.
• Highly experienced in cleaning, filtration and maintenance of swimming pools.
• Good knowledge of pool chemicals and basic electrical repair.
• Knowledge of pool pumps, filters and pool heating pumps.
• Hotel or property maintenance experience would be advantageous.
• Able to communicate with other accurately and timely to ensure speed and quality of services.
• Must be able to work under pressure with attention to detail.
• Ability to capture data and reports.

Inherent Requirements:

• Matric Certificate.
• Valid driver's license.
• Preference will be given to candidates from Franschhoek and neighbouring areas.
• Certification or qualification in pool and spa pool care and use of chemicals beneficial.