Senior Electrician

The President Hotel; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid contributions

Provident fund contributions

Staff meals on duty

Job summary

The President Hotel in Cape Town is seeking a skilled Hotel Electrician with a Red Seal Trade Test to join our Maintenance Department. You will inspect, maintain, fault-find and repair electrical systems across our 349-room property.

In this busy hotel environment you will read diagrams, adhere to SANS standards and safety procedures, and help implement energy efficiency initiatives while guiding junior technicians.

Qualifications

• Recognised Electrician Trade Test / Red Seal qualification is essential.
• Minimum 5 years' experience as a qualified Electrician.
• Experience in hotel, hospitality or large-scale facilities is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of electrical installations, distribution, lighting and safety procedures.
• Ability to read electrical diagrams and interpret manuals.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, fault-find and repair hotel electrical systems and infrastructure.
• Diagnose faults quickly to minimise downtime in guest rooms and public areas.
• Carry out planned maintenance and ensure compliance with SANS standards and safety rules.
• Maintain distribution boards, lighting, circuits and equipment, and update maintenance records.
• Support energy efficiency initiatives and provide guidance to junior technicians.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault finding

Diagrams interpretation

SANS standards

Lock-out/tag-out

Energy management

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Red Seal Trade Test

Tools

Electrical testing tools

Diagnostics equipment

Job description

Because every exceptional guest experience depends on a hotel that operates seamlessly behind the scenes.

At The President Hotel, our Maintenance team plays a critical role in ensuring our 349-room property operates safely, efficiently and reliably every day. From guest rooms and public areas to restaurants, kitchens, conference facilities and back-of-house operations, our electrical infrastructure is essential to delivering the experience our guests expect.

As we continue our journey toward luxury, we're looking for a skilled and experienced Hotel Electrician with a recognised Red Seal Trade Test to join our Maintenance Department and take responsibility for the inspection, maintenance, fault-finding and repair of electrical systems across the property.

If you are technically strong, safety-conscious, solutions-driven and experienced in maintaining electrical systems within a busy hotel, hospitality or large-scale commercial environment, this opportunity is for you.

Minimum Requirements

• Recognised Electrician Trade Test / Red Seal qualification - essential and non-negotiable
• Minimum 5 years' experience as a qualified Electrician
• Previous electrical maintenance experience within a hotel, hospitality, hospital, retail, commercial property or other large-scale facility highly advantageous
• Experience working within a busy, high-demand operational environment
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical installations, distribution systems, lighting, sockets, appliances and electrical equipment
• Excellent electrical fault-finding, diagnostic and repair capabilities
• Strong knowledge of SANS standards, statutory electrical requirements and occupational health and safety regulations
• Experience with preventative and planned electrical maintenance programmes
• Good understanding of electrical compliance inspections and associated documentation
• Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams, schematics, technical drawings and equipment manuals
• Sound understanding of lock-out/tag-out procedures and safe electrical working practices
• Experience working with electrical testing and diagnostic equipment
• Understanding of energy management and electrical efficiency within a large facility advantageous
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the wider Maintenance team
• Ability to guide and support junior technicians and apprentices where required
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to respond effectively to urgent electrical breakdowns and operational requirements
• Ability to work shifts, weekends, public holidays and attend to emergency call-outs when required
• Professional, reliable and accountable approach to work
• Valid South African ID
• A fully updated CV with Red Seal/Trade Test details and contactable reference details is essential

What You'll Be Doing

• Conducting inspections, maintenance, fault-finding and repairs across the hotel's electrical systems and infrastructure
• Diagnosing and resolving electrical faults efficiently to minimise operational downtime and disruption to guests
• Maintaining electrical systems across 349 guest rooms, apartments and suites, as well as public areas, restaurants, kitchens, conference facilities and back-of-house areas
• Inspecting and maintaining distribution boards, lighting systems, sockets, circuits, appliances and electrical equipment
• Carrying out planned and preventative electrical maintenance according to the hotel's maintenance programme
• Identifying potential electrical problems before they result in equipment failure or operational disruption
• Responding promptly to electrical breakdowns, guest-room faults and urgent operational maintenance requirements
• Ensuring all electrical work is completed in accordance with SANS standards, statutory requirements and hotel safety procedures
• Maintaining strict adherence to electrical isolation and lock-out/tag-out procedures
• Conducting appropriate electrical testing and ensuring installations and repairs are safe before returning equipment or systems to operation
• Supporting electrical compliance inspections and maintaining the required technical and safety documentation
• Monitoring electrical systems and identifying opportunities to improve energy efficiency and reduce unnecessary consumption
• Providing electrical support for conferences, functions, events and other high-volume hotel operations
• Working closely with the broader Maintenance team and operational departments to ensure technical issues are resolved efficiently
• Supporting and guiding Junior Electricians, technicians and apprentices in safe working practices and technical procedures
• Maintaining accurate records of inspections, maintenance, repairs and completed work
• Updating job cards and maintenance tasks accurately within the hotel's maintenance management systems
• Maintaining tools, equipment and electrical work areas to a professional and safe standard
• Supporting the Maintenance Department with emergency and operational requirements when necessary
• Taking accountability for the quality, safety and completion of electrical work performed

Why Join The President Hotel

• Be part of Cape Town's Most Loved Hotel
• Work within a large, professional 349-room hotel operation
• Apply your electrical expertise across a diverse range of hotel systems, facilities and operational areas
• Work within a professional Maintenance Department where safety, preventative maintenance and operational reliability are priorities
• Share your technical knowledge while supporting the development of junior maintenance team members
• Contribute to energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives across a large hotel property
• Play an important role in our exciting journey toward luxury
• Work alongside passionate hospitality and technical professionals committed to creating memorable guest experiences
• Enjoy a competitive salary, company contributions toward medical aid and provident fund, staff meals on duty and an outstanding team culture