Estate Manager: Stellenbosch

wine.co.za; Stellenbosch; Hybride; ZAR 250 000 - 420 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Accommodation on site

Résumé du poste

wine.co.za is seeking an experienced Estate Manager for a boutique guest farm in Stellenbosch. The role combines guest hospitality, staff management, and property upkeep, with on-site accommodation provided (live-in optional).

You will lead housekeeping, gardening and maintenance teams, manage guest services, and ensure high presentation standards across cottages and shared spaces. The position requires strong organisational skills, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Previous experience in guesthouse, boutique hotel, lodge or estate management is required.
• Full-time, live-in position with accommodation provided on site; live-in not essential.
• Valid driving licence is required.
• Weekend work on at least one day is expected; flexibility required.

Responsabilités

• Oversee day-to-day running of the guest accommodation and estate.
• Manage guest arrivals, departures and guest requests and queries.
• Supervise housekeeping, gardening and maintenance staff.
• Ensure cottages, guest rooms and communal areas meet high standards.
• Coordinate breakfast service and limited lunch options.
• Manage staff schedules for 4 cleaners and 2 gardeners; train and monitor performance.
• Identify maintenance issues and arrange repairs and contractors; oversee building works.
• Oversee gardens, pools and outdoor areas; supervise animal care including dogs and wildlife as specified.
• Liaise with suppliers and service providers; coordinate guest functions and events.
• Ensure health, safety and accommodation regulations are followed; report to owners.

Connaissances

Highly organised

Dependable

Guest-focused

Proactive

Detail-oriented

Excellent communication

Calm under pressure

Outils

Microsoft Word

RoomRaccoon

Booking platforms

Xero accounting software

Description du poste

# Estate Manager: StellenboschTuesday, 20 October, 2026Zelda Oelofse-Cornthwaite [phone]StellenboschOur Client is a boutique guest farm in the Stellenbosch Winelands, offering stylish self-catering cottages and guest units in a peaceful rural setting.We are looking for a capable, hands-on and highly organised **Estate Manager** to take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the Estate and ensure that both guest experience and estate operations are maintained to a consistently high standard.**Full-time, live-in position with accommodation provided on site. (Live-in not essential)****The Role:**The Estate Manager will oversee all aspects of the daily operation of our Client’s Estate, working closely with the owners and managing the housekeeping, gardening and maintenance teams. The role combines guest hospitality, staff management, property maintenance and general estate operations and would suit someone who enjoys being practical, showing initiative, solving problems and taking ownership.**Core Responsibilities:*** Overseeing the day-to-day running of the guest accommodation and estate* Managing guest arrivals, departures and guest requests and queries* Supervising and coordinating housekeeping, gardening and maintenance staff* Ensuring cottages, guest rooms and communal areas are presented to a high standard* Ensuring the breakfast service is managed efficiently and review of a limited lunch service option* Managing staff schedules for 4 cleaners and 2 gardeners, duties and, training and performance and ensure compliance with health, safety and accommodation regulations* Identifying maintenance issues and arranging repairs and contractors and some oversight of building works* Overseeing gardens, pools and outdoor areas* Dog and animal care – there is a Rhodesian Ridgeback and springbok on the Estate* Checking security around the estate* Monitoring stock, supplies and operating requirements* Liaising with suppliers and service providers* Managing and coordinating guest functions and estate events* Ensuring estate policies, procedures and health and safety standards are followed to ensure compliance with legislation and guest accommodation grading* Production of written guest communications and marketing initiatives* Keeping of accurate records of booking, payments and expenses* Regular liaison and reporting to the owners and sole responsibility for property when owners are away**About You:****We are looking for someone who is:*** Highly organised and dependable* Able to use Microsoft Word, RoomRaccoon and booking platforms and Xero accounting software* Excellent telephone and personal skills* Practical and comfortable managing an estate of this size* Confident managing and motivating a small team* Guest-focused, professional and approachable* Able to work independently and make sensible decisions* Proactive rather than waiting for problems to be identified* Comfortable coordinating contractors, suppliers and maintenance work* Detail-oriented with high standards of presentation and financial skills* Calm and capable when dealing with unexpected situations**Position Requirements:*** Previous experience in guesthouse, boutique hotel, lodge, estate or property management is required* **Full-time, live-in position with accommodation provided on site*** A valid driving licence is required.* At least one day of work will be on a weekend, but flexibility is required. Holidays to be taken in off peak period.**Herewith the POSITION LINK with detailed information:** https://pmrecruitment.co.za/jobs/estate-manager-stellenbosch/Email your CV, and Motivation to Zelda Oelofse-Cornthwaite at **[e-mail]****PICK ME RECRUITMENT** · 082 399 6381