Workshop Technician Jobs in South Africa

A full-time Workshop Technician opportunity is open at The President Hotel in Cape Town, for a hands-on technician who can keep hotel equipment, furniture, fixtures and facilities working reliably, with minimal disruption to guests.

About the company and the work

The President Hotel describes itself as Cape Town’s Most Loved Hotel and is on a journey toward luxury. The Workshop Technician works closely with the Engineering and Maintenance team, carrying out preventative and corrective maintenance and urgent repairs across guest and back-of-house areas.

Role details/duties

Duties include performing preventative and corrective maintenance on hotel equipment, furniture, fixtures and facilities, repairing, refurbishing and fabricating components within the workshop, assisting with on-site maintenance and urgent repairs across guest and back-of-house areas, completing work to a high standard of quality and durability while minimising disruption to guests, 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 functional workshop, working closely with the Engineering and Maintenance team, monitoring tools, materials and inventory levels and reporting shortages, defects and equipment concerns to maintenance leadership, handling and storing workshop equipment and materials correctly, and following health and safety procedures, using required personal protective equipment and maintaining operational standards.

Requirements

• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience within a hotel workshop or maintenance role
• Previous hotel experience, which is essential
• Technical or trade qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or Workshop Engineering, which is advantageous
• Proven experience in workshop maintenance, repairs or fabrication
• Strong knowledge of workshop tools, machinery and safe working procedures
• Good understanding of maintenance, repair and fabrication processes
• Strong technical problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
• Good teamwork and communication skills
• A reliable, disciplined and safety-conscious approach to work

The advert also notes a competitive salary, company contributions toward benefits and an outstanding team culture.

Where to find/apply safely

Apply only through the original JobMail advert linked from the Apply button on this page. Confirm the hotel, workshop duties and safety requirements in the original advert before applying.

Practical tips

• Show the maintenance, repair and fabrication work you have done in a hotel or similar setting.
• Give examples of urgent repairs handled without disrupting guests.
• Make your trade qualification, where applicable, and safety practice clear.
• Show how you track tools, materials and inventory.

How the process works

Applications are made through the original JobMail advert, using the Apply button on this page. The recruiter reviews applications against the stated requirements, shortlists suitable candidates, and contacts shortlisted applicants about the next steps.

Important information

This post is for information only. We are not the employer and we do not handle applications, shortlisting or hiring decisions. Always confirm the duties and safety requirements in the original advert before applying, and never share banking details or passwords with a recruiter.

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