The President Hotel, Bantry Bay, Cape Town.
Excellence depends on what happens behind the scenes.
At The President Hotel, exceptional hospitality depends on far more than what our guests can see.
Behind every comfortable guest room, perfectly functioning kitchen, welcoming public space and seamless hotel operation is an Engineering and Maintenance team ensuring that the property performs safely, efficiently and reliably, every hour of every day.
As we continue our journey toward luxury, we are looking for an experienced, technically strong and hands on Hotel Maintenance Manager to support the Chief Engineer in leading the hotel's Engineering and Maintenance operation.
This is an opportunity for an accomplished maintenance professional who understands the complexity of maintaining a large, high-volume hotel and who enjoys solving problems, leading technical teams and preventing problems before they happen.
The Opportunity
Working closely with the Chief Engineer, you will help take responsibility for the reliability, safety and maintenance of the hotel's physical infrastructure, plant, equipment, guest rooms and operational areas.
This is an opportunity to:
Work within a complex, high volume hotel environment with diverse technical systems
Lead and develop a skilled Engineering and Maintenance team
Take ownership of preventative maintenance and equipment reliability
Work with major plant, mechanical, electrical, HVAC and building systems
Contribute to refurbishment, renovation and capital projects
Drive improvements in energy efficiency, sustainability and preventative maintenance
Work closely with the Chief Engineer and hotel leadership team
Play an important technical role in The President Hotel's continued journey toward luxury
What You Will Be Doing
Supporting the Chief Engineer in leading the hotel's Engineering and Maintenance operation
Supervising Foremen, Technicians, Electricians, Plumbers and external contractors
Conducting daily Engineering team briefings and allocating maintenance priorities
Monitoring work quality, productivity, response times and completion of maintenance tasks
Assisting with shift planning and ensuring appropriate technical coverage across the operation
Managing maintenance requests and work orders through the hotel's CMMS system
Ensuring guest maintenance requests are addressed quickly, professionally and with minimum disruption
Responding to emergency repairs, equipment failures and urgent operational requirements
Conducting regular inspections of guest rooms, public areas, back of house areas, plant rooms and hotel facilities
Identifying potential technical failures before they become operational problems
Managing and continuously improving the hotel's Preventative Maintenance Programme
Monitoring the condition and performance of chillers, boilers, HVAC systems, pumps, generators, water heaters, fire protection systems and other mechanical equipment
Coordinating planned servicing and maintenance with external contractors and service providers
Monitoring electricity, water and gas consumption and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency
Supporting the hotel's sustainability and resource management initiatives
Ensuring compliance with Occupational Health and Safety legislation, SANS requirements, fire safety standards, PPE requirements and Lock Out Tag Out procedures
Supporting refurbishment, renovation and capital improvement projects
Coordinating contractors and technical work while minimising disruption to hotel guests and operations
Maintaining accurate asset registers, service records, warranty documentation and technical records
Managing maintenance inventories, critical spare parts, tools and consumables
Training, mentoring and developing members of the Engineering and Maintenance team
Building a culture of accountability, preventative thinking, teamwork and technical excellence
Working closely with Housekeeping, Front Office, Food and Beverage, Security and other operational departments
Providing technical recommendations, maintenance reports and operational updates to the Chief Engineer
Who We Want to Meet
We are looking for someone who is technically capable, operationally experienced and comfortable taking responsibility in a demanding environment.
You should have:
A National Diploma or recognised Trade Certificate in Electrical, Mechanical, HVAC, Building Services or a related technical discipline
Red Seal qualification will be highly advantageous
Approximately 5 to 7 years' experience within hotel, facilities or complex building maintenance
At least 3 years' experience in a maintenance supervisory or management position
Previous experience within a hotel, hospital, large corporate building or similarly complex facility
Hotel Engineering or Maintenance experience will be highly advantageous
Strong technical knowledge across electrical, plumbing, HVAC, mechanical and general building maintenance
Strong fault finding and problem solving ability
Experience managing preventative maintenance programmes
Working knowledge of CMMS platforms such as OMNI, INFOR, HotSOS or similar systems
Experience managing contractors and external technical service providers
Strong leadership, communication and task delegation skills
Excellent planning, organisation and prioritisation ability
OHS or Health and Safety certification will be advantageous
The ability to remain calm and make sound technical decisions during emergencies
Professional grooming and presentation
South African ID or valid South African work authorisation
The Person Behind the Technical Expertise
Technical knowledge is essential, but leadership, judgement and accountability are equally important.
We are looking for a Maintenance Manager who does not simply wait for something to break.
You should naturally look ahead, identify risks, question recurring faults and find ways to improve the reliability and efficiency of the property.
You need to be equally comfortable walking a plant room, troubleshooting a technical problem, managing a contractor, coaching a technician or discussing an operational concern with hotel management.
You should know when to delegate and when to get involved yourself.
Most importantly, you should understand that in hospitality, maintenance is ultimately about the guest. A technical problem may happen behind the scenes, but its impact can immediately affect someone's experience of the hotel.
Why Join The President Hotel?
Joining The President Hotel means becoming part of an established Cape Town hotel that is continuing to invest in its people, property and operational standards.
For the right Maintenance Manager, this is an opportunity to:
Work with complex hotel infrastructure, gaining exposure across electrical, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, plant and building systems
Develop your technical leadership career, working closely with and supporting the Chief Engineer
Lead and develop a skilled team, building capability, accountability and strong preventative maintenance practices
Make a measurable operational impact, improving equipment reliability, response times and preventative maintenance
Contribute to major projects, including refurbishments, renovations and capital improvements
Influence sustainability, identifying opportunities to improve electricity, water and resource efficiency
Work across the entire hotel operation, collaborating with multiple departments and gaining broad operational exposure
Grow with the hotel, playing an important role in The President Hotel's continued journey toward luxury
Be part of Cape Town's Most Loved Hotel, an established property with a strong presence in the Cape Town hospitality market
Benefit from training and development opportunities, supporting continued technical and leadership growth
Receive staff meals while on duty and uniform provided
Enjoy employee discounts, including selected dining, accommodation and hotel facilities
Receive employee benefits, including a competitive salary package and company contribution towards medical aid and pension benefits
Be part of a strong team culture, where teamwork, accountability, professionalism and operational excellence are valued
Ready for Your Next Challenge?
If you are a technically strong Maintenance Manager who enjoys leading people, solving complex problems and taking pride in keeping a large property operating at its best, we would like to hear from you.
When applying, please submit:
Your fully updated CV
Contactable references from direct managers
