Electrician

Because every exceptional guest experience depends on a hotel that operates seamlessly behind the scenes.

At The President Hotel, our Maintenance team plays a critical role in ensuring our 349-room property operates safely, efficiently and reliably every day. From guest rooms and public areas to restaurants, kitchens, conference facilities and back-of-house operations, our electrical infrastructure is essential to delivering the experience our guests expect.

As we continue our journey toward luxury
, we're looking for a skilled and experienced Hotel Electrician with a recognised Red Seal Trade Test to join our Maintenance Department and take responsibility for the inspection, maintenance, fault‑finding and repair of electrical systems across the property.

If you are technically strong, safety‑conscious, solutions‑driven and experienced in maintaining electrical systems within a busy hotel, hospitality or large‑scale commercial environment, this opportunity is for you.

• Recognised Electrician Trade Test / Red Seal qualification - essential and non‑negotiable
• Minimum 3 years' experience as a qualified Electrician
• Previous electrical maintenance experience within a hotel, hospitality, hospital, retail, commercial property or other large‑scale facility highly advantageous
• Experience working within a busy, high‑demand operational environment
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical installations, distribution systems, lighting, sockets, appliances and electrical equipment
• Excellent electrical fault‑finding, diagnostic and repair capabilities
• Strong knowledge of SANS standards, statutory electrical requirements and occupational health and safety regulations
• Experience with preventative and planned electrical maintenance programmes
• Good understanding of electrical compliance inspections and associated documentation
• Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams, schematics, technical drawings and equipment manuals
• Sound understanding of lock‑out/tag‑out procedures and safe electrical working practices
• Experience working with electrical testing and diagnostic equipment
• Understanding of energy management and electrical efficiency within a large facility advantageous
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the wider Maintenance team
• Ability to guide and support junior technicians and apprentices where required
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills
• Ability to respond effectively to urgent electrical breakdowns and operational requirements
• Ability to work shifts, weekends, public holidays and attend to emergency call‑outs when required
• Professional, reliable and accountable approach to work
• Valid South African
• A fully updated CV with Red Seal/Trade Test details and contactable reference details is essential

• Conducting inspections, maintenance, fault‑finding and repairs across the hotel's electrical systems and infrastructure
• Diagnosing and resolving electrical faults efficiently to minimise operational downtime and disruption to guests
• Maintaining electrical systems across 349 guest rooms, apartments and suites, as well as public areas, restaurants, kitchens, conference facilities and back‑of‑house areas
• Inspecting and maintaining distribution boards, lighting systems, sockets, circuits, appliances and electrical equipment
• Carrying out planned and preventative electrical maintenance according to the hotel's maintenance programme
• Identifying potential electrical problems before they result in equipment failure or operational disruption
• Responding promptly to electrical breakdowns, guest‑room faults and urgent operational maintenance requirements
• Ensuring all electrical work is completed in…