Estate Manager

Exceed Human Resource Consultants; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A human resource consulting firm based in Somerset West is seeking a professional to manage safety, security, and access control services. The role involves overseeing maintenance projects for infrastructure and ensuring the safety and efficiency of the property. Key skills include management of staff and contractors, proficiency in English and Afrikaans, and previous estate management experience. Applicants must be available for after-hours emergencies. This position offers a proactive role in maintaining community safety and infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Previous Residential Estate management experience will be of benefit.
• Building, electrical, water infrastructure knowledge is an advantage.
• Availability for after-hours emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Effective management of service provider/s for access control.
• Identify shortcomings and improve standards for the Park environment.
• Manage repair and maintenance projects for infrastructure.

Skills

Good manager of people

Proficient in English and Afrikaans

Good verbal and written communication skills

Sound computer skills (Email, Excel, Word)

Good negotiating skills

Job description

Reference: 10858 AV Consultant: Anneke Viviers

Job Description

• 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

How to Apply

• Email your comprehensive CV to [e-mail].
• If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system.
• We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice.
• Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.