Website Mama Shelter
Mama Shelter is bringing its vibrant, affordable, and "irreverent" lifestyle hospitality brand to South Africa for the first time with Mama Shelter Cape Town, scheduled for the City Park building on Bree Street. Developed with Kasada, it will feature 127 hotel rooms, 68 branded residences, restauran… read morets, and "Mama Play" spaces.
As our Chief Engineer, you keep Mama alive and running at full power. From air conditioning to lighting, sustainability to safety, you ensure every space works perfectly so guests and teams can focus on enjoying the Mama experience. Nothing escapes your eye. You anticipate issues before they happen, lead your team with confidence, and make sure the building runs as flawlessly as the vibe feels.
Here’s what you’ll be responsible for:
Guardian of the Building
Oversee the maintenance and operation of all hotel facilities, ensuring safety, comfort, and operational excellence at all times.
Preventive Maintenance Champion
Implement and manage preventive maintenance programs to keep equipment performing efficiently and reliably.
Safety & Compliance Protector
Ensure full compliance with health, safety, fire, and regulatory standards while maintaining a secure environment for guests and teams.
Energy Efficiency Leader
Drive sustainability initiatives and monitor energy consumption to optimize efficiency and reduce environmental impact.
Technical Problem Solver
Quickly diagnose and resolve technical issues, minimizing downtime and keeping operations running smoothly.
Team Leader & Mentor
Lead, train, and inspire the engineering team, fostering accountability, skill development, and teamwork.
Project & Renovation Driver
Manage technical projects, upgrades, and refurbishments from planning through execution with minimal disruption to operations.
Vendor & Contractor Coordinator
Work closely with external suppliers and contractors to ensure quality work, compliance, and cost control.
Budget Controller
Manage engineering budgets, monitor expenses, and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.
Operational Partner
Collaborate closely with Rooms, F&B, and Operations teams to ensure seamless day-to-day hotel performance.
Qualifications
MADE FOR YOU… ONLY IF
You bring 5+ years of engineering leadership experience in hospitality or large facilities
You have strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building systems
You understand local safety regulations and compliance standards
You are hands-on and love being present on the floor — not behind a desk
You stay calm under pressure and solve problems with confidence
You lead teams with natural authority and a supportive mindset
You are organized, proactive, and detail-oriented
You balance operational priorities while planning long-term improvements
You believe preventive maintenance is better than emergency repairs
You communicate clearly across departments and with leadership
YOUR LITTLE EXTRAS
Pre-opening experience is a bonus—ready to help launch something extraordinary
Experience with BMS systems and hotel maintenance software
Strong sustainability awareness and energy optimization knowledge
International or lifestyle hospitality experience
A practical mindset combined with Mama’s positive, can-do energy
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