Engineering Supervisor - The Cape Town EDITION
Key details
- Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Work style
- Onsite
- Level
- Senior
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 2–5 yrs
- Function
- Operations & Strategy
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- Yesterday
Skills
About the role
Engineering Supervisor
The Cape Town EDITION
EDITION Hotels are stunning microcosms of the world’s top cities featuring the best in service, food, beverage and entertainment. Located in gateway cities throughout North America and the Middle East, Europe and Asia, these are hotels where you’ll find the guests rubbing elbows with locals because there’s no better place to be in the moment. Hotels that feel different because they make you feel something. Hotels that don’t act like hotels.
As part of the Marriott International family, EDITION offers more than a job. It is an opportunity to be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.
Position Summary
The Engineering Supervisor oversees preventative maintenance, repairs, life-safety systems and engineering operations across the property. This role supports the engineering team through coaching, task coordination and compliance management while ensuring a safe environment for guests and associates.
What you’ll do
- Install, maintain and repair tools, equipment and building systems.
- Perform preventative maintenance and recommend equipment replacements when required.
- Inspect fire alarms, sprinkler systems, generators and other life-safety equipment.
- Respond to guest maintenance requests and resolve issues promptly.
- Monitor inventory levels and manage parts, supplies and purchase records.
- Assign tasks, coach associates and support employee training and development.
- Ensure compliance with safety policies, Lockout/Tagout procedures and OSHA-related requirements.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, safety and cost savings within engineering operations.
What you’ll bring
- Technical, trade or vocational school qualification.
- Minimum 2 years of engineering, maintenance or facilities experience.
- Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience.
- Knowledge of preventative maintenance, building systems and life-safety equipment.
- Strong problem-solving, communication and leadership skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain detailed records.
- Commitment to safety, quality and guest service excellence.
- Applicable right to work documentation as required by local legislation.
Our Benefits
At Marriott, we put people first — it’s one of our distinctive core values.
- Through Explore by Marriott Bonvoy™, our associates have access to special room rates, discounts on food and beverage, experiences, and more across Marriott’s portfolio of 30+ hotel brands and 9,500+ properties worldwide.
- Associates receive paid leave to use for vacations, sick time, holidays and more.
- Through our global TakeCare platform, associates have access to locally driven wellbeing activities and resources designed to meet people where they are.
- Depending on the property and role, additional local benefits may also be available.
Our award-winning culture
Marriott International is consistently recognized as an employer of choice globally by FORTUNE magazine, DiversityInc and Great Places to Work Institute, among others.
Visit life.marriott.com to learn more about our workplace culture and career opportunities.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER
At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.
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