Job Title: Hotel Workshop Technician

Company: The President Hotel

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Job Type: Permanent

Because behind every seamless hotel stay is a team that keeps everything running exactly as it should and a technician who takes pride in getting it right.

At The President Hotel, excellence isn’t only experienced by our hotel guests, it’s built into every detail behind the scenes. As we continue our journey toward luxury, our Hotel Engineering and Maintenance team plays a critical role in ensuring the hotel operates efficiently, safely and to the highest standard.

We are seeking a hands-on and technically skilled Hotel Maintenance Workshop Technician to support the upkeep, repair and reliability of hotel equipment, furniture and facilities. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with their hands, solving problems and delivering quality workmanship in a fast-paced hotel environment.

If you take pride in precision, understand the importance of hotel maintenance in a luxury environment, and enjoy being part of a team that keeps hotel operations running smoothly, this is your opportunity.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric/Grade 12
• Technical or trade qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or Workshop Engineering (advantageous)
• Minimum 2 to 3 years’ experience in a workshop or maintenance role
• Experience within a hotel, hospital, industrial or commercial environment preferred
• Proven experience in workshop maintenance, repair or fabrication
• Strong knowledge of workshop tools, machinery and safety procedures
• Good problem-solving and technical skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• CV must be fully updated prior to submission

What You’ll Be Doing

• Performing preventative and corrective maintenance on hotel equipment and assets
• Repairing, refurbishing and fabricating components within the workshop
• Assisting with on-site hotel repairs and maintenance tasks when required
• Ensuring all maintenance work is completed to a high standard of quality and durability
• Operating and maintaining workshop tools and machinery safely and efficiently
• Inspecting and testing completed work to ensure reliability and performance
• Maintaining a clean, organised and fully functional hotel workshop environment
• Collaborating with the Hotel Engineering and Maintenance team to support hotel operations
• Assisting with urgent repairs and breakdowns across guest and back-of-house hotel areas
• Ensuring minimal disruption to hotel guests while carrying out maintenance work
• Monitoring workshop tools, materials and inventory levels
• Reporting shortages, defects or equipment issues to the Maintenance Manager
• Ensuring proper handling and storage of tools and equipment
• Following all health and safety procedures, including PPE requirements
• Ensuring compliance with hotel operational and safety standards at all times
• Maintaining a disciplined and safety-conscious approach to all tasks

Key Skills & Attributes

• Strong technical and hands-on maintenance ability
• Pride in quality workmanship and attention to detail
• Good understanding of maintenance, repair and fabrication processes
• Ability to work independently and solve problems efficiently
• Safety-conscious with strong understanding of procedures and standards
• Reliable team player who supports overall hotel operations

Why Join The President Hotel

• Be part of a team that keeps a leading hotel running at its best
• Work in a professional and well-structured hotel maintenance environment
• Grow your technical skills within a large, high-performing hotel property
• Opportunities for development within the Hotel Engineering department
• Competitive salary, pension contribution and medical aid support

Applications

Online applications are preferred; however, we will also accept applications via email at careers@presidenthotel.co.za  Please ensure the subject line clearly states the position you are applying for.

Posted: 25/05/2026