Maintenance Manager

Inspired Education Group; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspired Education Group is seeking an experienced Estate Manager for Reddam House Umhlanga in KwaZulu-Natal. You will lead estate operations, oversee maintenance, security and compliance, and manage service staff to ensure a safe, well-kept campus supporting the school’s premier educational offering.

The role requires strong leadership, multi‑tasking and a proactive approach to facilities management across buildings and grounds, with a focus on regulation adherence and service excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years' experience.
• Technical knowledge and capabilities.
• Previous experience in property management, project management or similar.

Responsibilities

• Meet with management weekly to discuss estate plans and events.
• Ensure buildings, infrastructure and grounds are well cared for, maintained and secure.
• Manage daily estate operations including staff, schedules and bookings.
• Allocate job cards, supervise tasks and sign off completed work.
• Audit buildings and facilities and record inspections.

Skills

Estate management

Project management

Facilities management

Leadership

Organisational skills

Education

University degree or diploma

Tools

General IT skills

Job description

Location: KwaZulu-Natal, ZA

Date: 29 Sept 2026

Application closing date: 23 June 2026

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 126 premium private schools in 28 countries spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 95,000 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 Umhlanga is a premium co-educational, private school situated on the outskirts of the bustling Umhlanga Ridge - Durban, offering an Early Learning School, Preparatory School and IEB College to students from 1 year old to Grade 12. The leading IEB School in Durban, Reddam House Umhlanga offers a Christian, holistic, innovative, educational experience, encouraging students to realize their unique gifts, talents and abilities in pursuit of academic excellence.

Set on 17 hectares of land, the School provides spacious, modern facilities, where children are encouraged to be children while functioning within the parameters of a robust, bespoke curriculum. The School's tranquil setting is ideal for learning and outdoor activities. Reddam House Umhlanga School seamlessly blends Boarding and Day schooling. Our comprehensive curriculum includes enriching academic, performing arts and sports programmes as well as opportunities for philanthropy.

ROLE SUMMARY:

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 you must be a dynamic person with ambition, leadership and organisational skills. You must 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
• Ensure that all buildings, infrastructure and grounds are well cared for, maintained, secured and are in line with statutory and regulatory requirements
• Manage the daily operations of the estate including service staff, schedules, upkeep and bookings
• Allocate job cards and responsibilities, supervise work in progress and sign off on all completed tasks
• 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
• Facilitate Function and Events setup upAssist with the evaluation and performance review of service staff
• Manage all administrative functions relevant to the department's requirements

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

Skills and Experience:

• A minimum of 5+ years' experience
• Technical knowledge and capabilities
• Previous experience in property management, project management or similar

Qualifications and Accreditations:

• High level of Computing skills
• University degree or diploma

Personal Attributes:

• Self-motivated attitude to problem solving
• Good organisation skills and ability to prioritise
• Excellent time management and multitasking abilities
• Highly motivated to achieve goals and ability to motivate others to do the same
• Demonstrated success in creating high performing teams

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.