Pool Technician

PTY; Franschhoek; On-site; ZAR 167,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd invites applications for a Pool Technician based in Franschhoek. The role requires hands-on pool servicing, basic maintenance, and accurate daily reporting to ensure sparkling pools and guest satisfaction.

Candidates should have at least 2 years’ handyman experience focused on pools, knowledge of pool chemicals, and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' general handyman experience with pool servicing.
• Experience cleaning, filtration and maintenance of swimming pools.
• Knowledge of pool chemicals and basic electrical repair.
• Familiarity with pool pumps, filters and heating pumps.
• Hotel or property maintenance experience is advantageous.
• Able to communicate accurately and timely to ensure speed and quality of services.
• Must work under pressure with attention to detail.
• Ability to capture data and reports.

Responsibilities

• Attend to pool related issues and basic maintenance.
• Vacuum pools when dirty to keep sparkling.
• Report pool issues and leaks and record readings daily.
• Test pool water daily.
• Maintain facilities and equipment around pools.
• Perform duties with minimal interruption to guests and service.
• Respond to maintenance requests promptly.
• Minimize loss of tools and supplies.
• Adhere to Health and Safety standards.

Skills

Pool servicing

General handyman

Pool maintenance

Chemicals knowledge

Data recording

Communication

Attention to detail

Pressure tolerance

Education

Matric Certificate

Tools

Pool pumps

Filters

Pool heating pumps

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.