Hotel Workshop Technician

About the role

The President Hotel is seeking a hands‑on Hotel Workshop Technician to maintain and repair hotel equipment, furniture and facilities. This role supports the Engineering and Maintenance team in delivering a seamless, luxury experience for guests.

Key responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on hotel assets.
• Repair, refurbish and fabricate components within the workshop.
• Assist with on‑site hotel repairs and urgent breakdowns.
• Operate and maintain workshop tools and machinery safely.
• Inspect and test completed work to ensure reliability.
• Maintain a clean, organised workshop environment.
• Monitor inventory levels and report shortages or defects.
• Follow all health, safety and PPE procedures.

Required profile

• Matric/Grade 12 with a technical or trade qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or Workshop Engineering (advantageous).
• 2–3 years of experience in a workshop or maintenance role.
• Experience in hotel, hospital, industrial or commercial settings preferred.
• Strong problem‑solving ability and capacity to work independently.
• Effective teamwork and communication skills.

Required skills

• Mechanical and electrical maintenance.
• Use of workshop tools and machinery.
• Preventative and corrective maintenance techniques.
• Repair, refurbishment and fabrication of components.
• Inspection and testing of equipment.
• Health and safety compliance, including PPE usage.