Electrician

In brief

Overview This role is for an Electrician at The President Hotel, described as Cape Town's most loved hotel. The position involves applying trade skills across a varied hotel operation, working with an experienced maintenance team to support guest comfort, safety, and operational reliability. The hotel offers a competitive salary, company contributions toward benefits, additional perks, and a team-oriented culture. What you will do * Carrying out electrical inspections, maintenance, fault-finding and repairs throughout the hotel. * Diagnosing and resolving electrical breakdowns promptly and safely. * Maintaining distribution boards, lighting, circuits, sockets and electrical equipment. * Completing planned and preventative maintenance to minimise breakdowns and operational disruption. * Responding to guest-room and operational electrical faults professionally and efficiently. * Conducting electrical testing and completing related documentation within your qualifications and authorised scope. * Ensuring work complies with applicable SANS standards, hotel procedures and health and safety requirements. * Identifying potential faults and electrical risks before equipment failure occurs. * Supporting junior technicians and apprentices with technical guidance and safe working practices. * Completing job cards and maintenance records accurately. Requirements (from the original advert) * Recognised Electrician Trade Test / Red Seal certification is essential and non-negotiable. * Minimum 5 years’ experience as a qualified Electrician. * Maintenance experience within a hotel, hospitality establishment, hospital, retail centre or large commercial property is highly advantageous. * Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills. * Experience maintaining distribution boards, lighting, circuits, sockets, appliances and electrical equipment. * Strong knowledge of SANS standards and electrical safety requirements. * Experience conducting planned and preventative maintenance. * Ability to read electrical diagrams and technical drawings. * Knowledge of lock-out/tag-out and safe electrical working procedures. * Experience using electrical testing and diagnostic equipment. * Ability to respond effectively to breakdowns and urgent maintenance requirements. * Availability to work shifts, weekends, public holidays and emergency call-outs. * Valid South African ID. * Updated CV clearly showing Red Seal / Trade Test details and contactable references. Who should apply Candidates should be qualified Electricians holding a Red Seal certification with a minimum of five years' experience, ideally within a hotel, hospitality, hospital, retail, or large commercial property setting. They must possess strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills, a good understanding of SANS standards and safety requirements, and experience in planned and preventative maintenance, as well as maintaining various electrical systems and equipment. The role requires the ability to read technical drawings, knowledge of safe working procedures (including lock-out/tag-out), and readiness to work shifts, weekends, public holidays, and emergency call-outs. Applicants must have a valid South African ID and provide a detailed CV with their certification information and references. The ideal candidate will also be someone who wants to contribute, grow, and be part of a team in an outstanding company culture. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/tourism-hospitality/other-tourism-hospitality/western-cape/electrician-id-7602368 Source: jobmail

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