Senior Hotel Maintenance Foreman — Luxury Properties

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

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.