Sector: Hospitality

Overview

We have a dynamic opportunity for an experienced and highly skilled Senior Electrician to join our Client’s hospitality team in Stellenbosch. 

The Senior Electrician is responsible for overseeing all electrical systems, installations, repairs, and maintenance across the hotel and associated buildings. The role ensures that all electrical infrastructure is safe, compliant, reliable, and operating efficiently. The Senior Electrician provides technical leadership to the maintenance team, supports preventative maintenance programs, assists with projects and installations, and ensures electrical work is completed to the required standards.

Core Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems and equipment across the hotel and associated facilities
• Conduct preventative and corrective electrical maintenance to ensure all electrical systems remain safe, reliable, and efficient 
• Diagnose electrical faults and carry out timely repairs to minimise downtime and ensure uninterrupted hotel operations 
• Maintain and service electrical systems across guest rooms, kitchens, restaurants, offices, and other hospitality facilities 
• Ensure all electrical work complies with relevant safety standards, regulations, and required specifications
• Supervise, guide, and provide technical support to junior electricians and maintenance staff
• Respond promptly to electrical emergencies, breakdowns, and power failures, ensuring effective resolution
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and report faults, defects, and required repairs
• Work closely with the Maintenance and Management teams to coordinate electrical maintenance and support operational requirements 
• Assist with electrical installations, upgrades, refurbishments, and projects as required

Knowledge / Skills / Qualities

• Qualified Electrician with relevant electrical trade certification and industry qualifications
• Minimum 5 years’ senior-level experience in electrical maintenance, preferably within a hospitality, hotel, lodge, resort, commercial, or large facilities environment
• Wireman’s Licence preferred
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, including low- and medium-voltage installations, equipment, and control systems
• Excellent fault-finding, troubleshooting, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and technical documentation
• Sound knowledge of electrical safety regulations, health and safety requirements, and compliance standards 
• Previous supervisory experience with the ability to lead, guide, and mentor junior electricians and maintenance staff
• High attention to detail with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and compliance
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
• Good organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet operational requirements
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including under pressure
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends, public holidays, and respond to emergency call-outs when required 
• Valid driver’s license & own reliable transport

Start date:

Priority Position

Remuneration Guide:

DOE

Consideration

Candidates, who are already residing in Winelands Region will have preference. We can only consider South African Citizens or applicants who hold a valid South African Permanent Residence! No Work Permit applications will be accepted! Applicants, who live in other provinces of South Africa still need to attend personal interviews and if requested to do any cook-offs, will do so completely at their own expense. We handle high volumes of applications daily and will only be able to reply, via e-mail, to candidates who have met our clients’ requirements.

Due to the high volume of CV’s received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

All applications submitted must contain:

• Updated CV with contactable references
• Certified Tertiary Educational documents
• Certified Written Reference Letters
• Recent presentable profile photo

How to apply

Email us at info@pmrecruitment.co.za

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