Maintenance Manager

Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel
Cape Town, Western Cape
Full-time
Posted 1 hour ago
Full-time Engineering
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Job Description

 Primary Responsibilities Include:

  • Conduct on-going preventive maintenance and upkeep of maintenance services.
  • Ensure that all the maintenance activities and systems adhere to the standards / efficiency / productivity levels that have been set for the unit
  • Ensure the hotel meets health and safety standards in line with company H&S Audit standards.
  • Arrange for routine maintenance in hotel rooms, lobbies and facilities.
  • Organise all projects in a manner that does not disturb guests.
  • Oversee all aspects of projects -the coordination and completion on time within budget and within scope.
  • Set deadlines, assign responsibilities and monitor and summarize progress of projects.
  • Act fast to resolve emergency issues.
  • Find ways to reduce hotel operating costs and conserve energy.
  • Manage relationships with contractors and service providers.
  • Maintain budgets, expenses and activity logs.
  • Make periodic checks of completed repair and maintenance work to ensure that the established standards have been met.
  • Coordinate with Executive Housekeeper, Front of House Manager and other Head of Departments on preventive maintenance of rooms and other repair work.
  • Develop, update and implement the department’s Standard Operating Procedure manuals.

Requirements

What You Bring:

  • Minimum of 5 years proven experience in similar position.
  • Strong leadership skills to manage a team.
  • The ability to maximise staff performance through training & coaching.
  • Excellent knowledge of maintenance requirements and standards for a 5 Star Hotel.
  • Sound knowledge of departmental financial management, budgets, cost control.
  • Must be able to work shifts, public holidays and Sundays as and when required.
  • In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations.
  • Familiarity with plumbing, electrical, sewer and HVAC systems; hotel industry experience is a plus
  • Excellent organizational and leadership skills.

Benefits

What We Offer:

At Mount Nelson, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture built on kindness, active listening, and genuine connections with our colleagues and guests. We offer a comprehensive range of compensation, perks and benefits including:

  • Competitive basic salary
  • Loyalty and recognition rewards programs
  • Employee Assistance & Wellness programs  

Interested in this role?

You'll apply on Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel's own site before 29 November 2026. Put your most relevant experience at the top of your CV first.

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Job details
Job TypeFull-time
LocationCape Town, Western Cape
CategoryEngineering
Experience5+ years
Posted30 October 2026
Closing Date29 November 2026
Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel
Cape Town, Western Cape

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