Estate Manager

Exceed HR and Recruitment; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency seeks an experienced Estate Manager for a property in Somerset West. Responsibilities include managing service providers for safety and security, overseeing maintenance projects, and ensuring the estate is well-maintained. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills in English and Afrikaans, have a background in estate management, and be available for emergency calls after hours. This engaging role offers a fantastic opportunity to ensure a high standard of living in the community.

Qualifications

• Available to take calls after hours with provided mobile phone.
• Able to attend emergency situations after hours, on weekends, and Public Holidays.
• Regular night-time inspections required.

Responsibilities

• Manage service providers for safety and access control.
• Oversee performance of contractors.
• Implement maintenance projects on various infrastructure.
• Ensure the property is safe and tidy.

Skills

Good manager of people

Communication abilities

Proficient in English and Afrikaans

Previous Residential Estate management experience

Sound computer skills

Good negotiating skills

Tools

Email

Excel

Word

Job description

Estate Manager job vacancy in Somerset West.

Key Performance Areas:

• Effective management of the relevant service provider/s for safety, security and access control with the aim of zero intrusions and effective access control.
• Effective management of the performance of all other service providers/contractors.
• To identify shortcomings and make recommendations to the Operations Committee to improve standards and the general efficiency of the Park environment.
• Implement and manage repair and maintenance projects (planned and unplanned) on buildings, infrastructure such as roads, streetlights, fire-fighting equipment, fire hydrants, storm water systems, electricity and water reticulation systems, sewerage systems.
• Ensure the Common Property is safe, neat and tidy.
• Effective management of the MOA Office, Management systems and procedures and the personnel employed by the Association – in conjunction with the Managing Agent and the Operations Committee where appropriate.
• Management of all aspects of the Water Rights and the “Leiwater” system.

Requirements:

• To be available to take calls after hours. To this end a business mobile phone will be provided.
• To be available (within reason) to attend to emergency situations after hours on weekdays, over weekends and on Public Holidays.
• Work hours
  • Monday to Friday 08h00 to 17h00 and later if required by circumstances.
  • Saturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays – “on call” or as required
  • Regular night-time inspections will be required to check the functionality of street lighting infrastructure and security operations.
• Knowledge and skills
  • Good manager of people – Staff, Residents, Owners, and Contractors.
  • Communication abilities:
  • Proficient in English and Afrikaans.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Previous Residential Estate management experience will be of benefit
  • Building, electrical, water infrastructure, telecommunications and optic fibre infrastructure systems experience and/or knowledge will be an advantage.
  • Sound computer skills such as E-mail, Excel, and Word.
  • Good negotiating skills – previous experience will be especially useful