Estate Manager

Reddam House Schools SA; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic individual to lead the estates strategy at a premium school in the Constantia Valley. This full-time role involves managing properties and infrastructure while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in estate or facilities management, showcasing strong leadership and organizational skills. Join a vibrant educational environment where your contributions will directly impact the success of students and staff alike, all while working within a supportive and ambitious team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Estate or Facilities Management with a focus on detail.
• Experience in regulated environments with strong planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage cleaning, maintenance, and repairs of the estate and grounds.
• Audit facilities and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Estate Management

Facilities Management

Project Management

Technical Knowledge

Team Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Planning and Preparation

Regulatory Compliance

Basic Afrikaans

High Computing Skills

Education

University Degree or Diploma

Job description

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 118 premium private schools in 27 countries spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 90,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

Founded in 2013 by Nadim M. Nsouli, Inspired is backed by investors such as Stonepeak, GIC, TA Associates, and the Oppenheimer and Mansour family offices. The Group is experiencing 20% per annum growth through acquisition, greenfield site expansion, and the development of existing schools within its portfolio. In 2023, Inspired was recognised by Beauhurst as one of the UK's top 10 highest-value private companies.

OUR SCHOOL:

Reddam House Constantia is located in the beautiful Constantia Valley, opposite the award winning Steenberg vineyard and golf estate. Welcoming children from Stage 1 to Grade 12, we are a top performing IEB school that excels in equipping our students to thrive after school. We nurture individuality, talent and self-assurance in a secure, relaxed, self-disciplined environment. Our school is fully equipped with a variety of premium academic, cultural and sporting facilities that promote student success.

ROLE SUMMARY:

An exciting opportunity in an expanding schooling environment, this full time role will be responsible for contributing to and leading the implementation of a comprehensive estates strategy for Reddam House Constantia. Working in partnership with the Executive Headmaster and the schools’ senior management team, to manage all aspects of the estate, properties and infrastructure including service staff, upkeep, care, maintenance, security, health and safety and facilities management in line with statutory and regulatory requirements.

For this role, we are looking for a dynamic person with ambition, leadership and organisational skills. The ideal candidate will have at least 5+ years of proven experience in Estate and/or Facilities Management, be someone who has a keen attention to detail and the flexibility to switch focus at a moment’s notice, whilst managing multiple aspects of the day – to day operation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Meeting with the schools’ management on a weekly basis to discuss plans, events and general estate requirements
• Audit buildings and facilities on a regular basis and compile records of inspections
• Manage all cleaning, maintenance, repairs and renovations to the estate and grounds
• Arrange all outsourced maintenance and repairs
• Secure Service Level Agreements as required
• Vetting and screening of all 3rd Parties on the premise
• Monitor 3rd Parties onsite to ensure satisfaction with work completed and compliance with OHS requirements
• Arrange for and record the servicing of all equipment, plant, machinery, systems and vehicles as required
• Act as a second contact for Armed Response and onsite Service Providers
• Ensure that all appropriate and relevant information is communicated to staff
  
  

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• Excellent preparation and planning
• Experience of working within a strongly regulated environment
• A depth of understanding in the relevant field
• Strong experience of assessment, reporting and building thorough action plans
• Highly effective team player
• Sound knowledge of infrastructure and grounds
• A minimum of 5+ years’ experience
• Technical knowledge and capabilities
• Speaks English
• Previous experience in property management, project management or similar
• Basic Afrikaans
• High level of Computing skills
• University degree or diploma
  
  

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

Visit our careers site for more information; https://jobs.inspirededu.com