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Protea Hotels by Marriott jobs and careers in South Africa
Protea Hotels by Marriott operates as a hotel chain focused on accommodation and related services for business and leisure travellers. It runs more than 90 properties in South Africa and other African countries, serving guests through standard room bookings, conferences, and events.
Cape Town Johannesburg Durban Pretoria
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What Protea Hotels by Marriott jobs research shows
Protea Hotels by Marriott operates as a hotel chain focused on accommodation and related services for business and leisure travellers. It runs more than 90 properties in South Africa and other African countries, serving guests through standard room bookings, conferences, and events.
Locations
Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban
Company size
8,000+ (SA)
Role areas
Front Desk Agent, Concierge, Food & Beverage Supervisor
Typical pay
R7,000–R25,000/month
Head office
Cape Town
Founded
1984
What the work may be like
Protea Hotels by Marriott is Africa's largest hotel brand and part of the global Marriott International network — which means the service standards, training frameworks, and career development tools are world-class, not homegrown. Working here puts you on the Marriott global platform: the same training modules used in Marriott properties in New York, Dubai, and London are used in Cape Town and Johannesburg.
Marriott Bonvoy staff benefits (discounted stays at Marriott properties globally) are a genuinely valued daily perk for travel-minded hospitality professionals. The 90+ SA properties create real internal transfer options, and the global network opens international career pathways that no locally-owned hotel group can match.
Hiring and application process
Candidates can apply for roles at Protea Hotels by Marriott through the Marriott International careers website or major South African job platforms, submitting a CV that highlights Matric or a hospitality diploma. Applications are screened for English fluency and relevant experience, after which shortlisted candidates complete a telephone interview followed by an in-person or practical assessment focused on guest service scenarios.
Successful applicants then undergo reference and background checks, with the full process from submission to offer typically taking three to five weeks. Prepare by reviewing the brand’s 90-plus African properties and preparing examples of handling diverse travellers in conference or accommodation settings.
Who may be a good fit
- Hospitality professionals who want a globally recognised brand on their CV and a pathway into international hotel management
- Global employer brand — international career potential
- Marriott Bonvoy benefits for staff
- Consistent service standards training
What candidates should verify
- • Hospitality shift work — weekends and holidays are peak season
- • Large corporate environment can feel impersonal
- • Confirm salary, shift, location and campaign details in the live vacancy.
- • Use the employer's official application channel and never pay to apply.
Open roles at Protea Hotels by Marriott
Current listings sourced from public employer and job-board pages.
Food and Beverage Service Expert - Protea Hotel Cape Town Mowbray
Cape Town, Western CapeVia Indeed
Hotel Cleanliness Expert (Houseman) - Protea Hotel by Marriott Breakwater Lodge Waterfront
Cape Town, Western CapeVia Indeed
Receptionist/Night Auditor - Protea Hotel Kimberley
Kimberley, Northern CapeVia Indeed
Bartender - Protea Hotel Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge
Cape Town, Western CapeVia Indeed
What to expect
Career areas
Front Desk Agent · Concierge · Food & Beverage Supervisor · Events Manager · Revenue Manager
Entry guidance
Matric; hospitality diploma or relevant experience preferred for supervisory roles; fluency in English essential
Hiring process
Candidates can apply for roles at Protea Hotels by Marriott through the Marriott International careers website or major South African job platforms, submitting a CV that highlights Matric or a hospitality diploma. Applications are screened for English fluency and relevant experience, after which shortlisted candidates complete a telephone interview followed by an in-person or practical assessment focused on guest service scenarios. Successful applicants then undergo reference and background checks, with the full process from submission to offer typically taking three to five weeks. Prepare by reviewing the brand’s 90-plus African properties and preparing examples of handling diverse travellers in conference or accommodation settings.
Training
Training is listed in public company information for some roles. Confirm the details for the vacancy you apply to.
- Part of global Marriott International network
- International transfer opportunities
- Marriott's world-class training programmes
- Strong loyalty and rewards culture for staff