Hot Jobs at Marriott International – South Africa, June 2025

Marriott International continues to hire across its South African properties—even as unemployment steadies around 33% life.marriott.com+1life.marriott.com+1. From guest services to finance, culinary to facilities, Marriott and its Protea Hotels by Marriott brand offer exciting opportunities throughout 2025. Here’s an insider’s guide to the hottest openings, application tips, and career insights.

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SA Job Market & Hospitality Trends

• Unemployment Rate (2025): ~33% nationally, with youth unemployment ~46% careers.marriott.com+1careers.marriott.com+1

• In-Demand Sectors: Hospitality, tourism, customer service—boosted by post-COVID recovery and global travel trends 

• Hospitality Hiring Outlook: Marriott’s Accelerate trainee program has produced over 2,493 graduates (2014–2023), with 60% reaching management roles – signaling long-term investment in skills life.marriott.com

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Active Hot Jobs – June 2025

Here are live Marriott & Protea by Marriott SA jobs, all 2025, with real dates, locations, and application links:

All positions are listed on the Marriott Careers portal glassdoor.com+11careers.marriott.com+11careers.marriott.com+11.

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How to Apply

1. Visit the Marriott/Protea Careers site or Indeed.

2. Search using job titles (above) or “Protea Hotel” + city.

3. Select the listing and click Apply Now.

4. Upload your CV and a tailored cover letter referencing the exact hotel and role.

5. Complete any pre-screening questions (competency-based).

6. Prepare for structured interviews focusing on guest service, leadership, and hospitality metrics (revPAR, SOPs).

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Ideal Candidate Profile

• Qualifications: Matric for entry; Diploma/Degree for management roles.

• Experience: 1–3 years in hospitality or finance; FMCG/housekeeping—no experience needed for housekeeping.

• Skills:

  • Guest-facing roles: customer service, communication, multilingual (advantageous).

  • Finance/sales roles: ERP, invoices, account reconciliation.

• Personality Traits: Empathy, attention to detail, adaptability, team player.

• Location Flexibility: On-site across provinces; GMs often travel among sites.

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Salary & Benefits

• Guest Service Agent/Mowbray: R145k–180k life.marriott.com+8careers.marriott.com+8careers.marriott.com+8life.marriott.com+2za.indeed.com+2careers.marriott.com+2careers.marriott.com

• Food & Beverage Experts: R130k–160k careers.marriott.com+13za.indeed.com+13za.indeed.com+13

• Accountant roles: R300k–420k careers.marriott.com+3careers.marriott.com+3za.indeed.com+3

• General Manager: USD 7k–12k monthly (approx. R1.25m–2.25m) 

• Average Marriott SA salary: R134k annually 

Employee Benefits

According to Marriott’s 2024 SA benefits overview:

• Medical aid for employees + dependants

• Provident pension fund contributions

• Shift transport for late/early shifts

• Paid leave, maternity/paternity policies

• Travel and hotel discounts via Bonvoy

• Performance bonuses & tip sharing
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✅ Pros & Cons

Pros

• Structured entry programs (Accelerate) with strong leadership pipeline careers.marriott.com+3life.marriott.com+3za.indeed.com+3

• Global brand perks and local relevance

• Diverse career paths—F&B, finance, management

• Tangible benefits: medical aid, pensions, discounts, transport

Cons

• Shift work includes weekends, public holidays

• Some roles (e.g., housekeeping) are labor-intensive

• High expectations—service standards are rigorous

• Trainee salaries start lower but increase as skills develop

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Job-Seeker Tips

1. Customize CVs: Highlight hospitality metrics (guest satisfaction scores, F&B upsell)

2. Showcase soft skills: Communication, conflict resolution, empathy

3. Better your technical edge: Knowledge of hotel PMS (Opera, HotSOS) or ERP

4. Prepare behavioural answers: Use STAR method

5. Network proactively: Join Marriott South Africa on LinkedIn (20k+ followers)

6. Upskill affordably: Free hospitality modules via Coursera or Google Digital Skills.

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Real Voices

“Marriott’s Accelerate program gave me on-the-job training and academic qualification—I was promoted to Assistant Manager within 3 years,” shares Thandi, Cape Town graduate careers.marriott.com+2life.marriott.com+2life.marriott.com+2life.marriott.com.

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❓ FAQs

Q: Can I apply if I’m not South African?
A: Yes—with a valid work permit. Marriott requires visa or work authorization .

Q: Does Marriott offer internships or traineeships?
A: Yes! The Accelerate traineeship runs 5 years, with paid, contracted positions .

Q: Are there part-time or flexible roles?
A: Shift roles exist; formal part-time roles vary by hotel—check job listings.

Q: What’s the interview style?
A: Competency-based, situational questions, and role-specific tests for F&B and finance.

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Useful Resources

• Stats SA Q1 2025: national unemployment stats

• Marriott SA Benefits overview 

• Glassdoor salary trends for hospitality 

• Hospitality training platforms: Coursera, Google Digital Garage

• Career advice: LinkedIn Talent Blog, Glassdoor Job Search blog

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Where to Find Marriott SA

• Marriott Careers portal: careers.marriott.com 

• Protea by Marriott brand page

• Indeed listings: executive & service roles life.marriott.com+11za.indeed.com+11careers.marriott.com+11

• LinkedIn: Marriott South Africa page (~20k followers)

• Google Maps locations:

  • Protea Hotel Mowbray: Cape Town

  • OR Tambo Airport F&B: Johannesburg

  • Protea George: Western Cape

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Final Word

Marriott International is actively hiring in South Africa—spanning entry-level, finance, sales, and general management roles—with competitive pay and career benefits. Whether you’re breaking into hospitality through Accelerate or climbing to GM level, now is the time to apply. Tailor your CV, hone your interview skills, and pursue your path with Marriott today.

Let us know in the comments if you’d like personalized CV help or interview coaching—we’re here to support your journey!