Retirement Estate Manager

Tanya Serra; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanya Serra in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa is seeking an experienced Estate Manager to oversee day-to-day operations of a premium retirement community. This hands-on senior role requires strong facilities, estate management expertise and a compassionate approach to working with older adults.

You will lead maintenance, resident relations, budgets and a team of estate staff, while ensuring Health & Safety compliance and exceptional standards across the estate.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in estate, facilities or related management.
• Strong property, maintenance and Health & Safety knowledge.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Financial and budget management capability.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organised, professional and solutions-driven.
• Compassionate and confident when engaging with residents.
• Computer literate.
• Relevant degree or qualification preferred.
• Own vehicle essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily estate operations, maintenance, clubhouse, kitchen, landscaping and irrigation
• Lead resident relations and community activities
• Manage budgets, expenditure and financial reporting
• Lead, develop and supervise the estate team
• Manage contractors and external service providers
• Take full responsibility for Health & Safety, compliance and emergency preparedness
• Ensure the estate is maintained to an exceptional standard
• Provide accurate reporting and administration to senior management

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Organisational skills

Resident relations

Computer literacy

Financial management

Problem solving

Education

Relevant degree or qualification

Job description

ESTATE MANAGER | CAPE TOWNA leadership opportunity where operational excellence meets community.

We are looking for an experienced Estate Manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day operations, maintenance, facilities and resident experience within a premium retirement community in Cape Town. This is a hands-on senior role for someone who combines strong facilities and estate management expertise with exceptional people skills and a genuine, compassionate approach to working with older adults.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee daily estate operations, maintenance, clubhouse, kitchen, landscaping and irrigation
• Lead resident relations and community activities
• Manage budgets, expenditure and financial reporting
• Lead, develop and supervise the estate team
• Manage contractors and external service providers
• Take full responsibility for Health & Safety, compliance and emergency preparedness
• Ensure the estate is maintained to an exceptional standard
• Provide accurate reporting and administration to senior management

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Minimum 5 years' experience in estate, facilities or related management
• Strong property, maintenance and Health & Safety knowledge
• Proven leadership and team management experience
• Financial and budget management capability
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly organised, professional and solutions-driven
• Compassionate and confident when engaging with residents
• Computer literate
• Relevant degree or qualification preferred
• Own vehicle essential

If you are a mature, capable Estate or Facilities Manager who thrives on people, operations, standards and service, we would love to hear from you.

Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.