Track Estate Manager | Kenilworth, Cape Town

Cape Racing, Brand Of Kenilworth Racing (Pty) Ltd.; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A local racing venue in Cape Town is seeking a dedicated Track Estate Manager to maintain the racetrack and ensure it meets international safety standards. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years' experience in a similar role and strong skills in leadership, planning, and problem-solving. Responsibilities include overseeing track maintenance, employee management, and ensuring the facility is prepared for race meetings. This role emphasizes attention to detail and effective communication with the team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years' experience in a similar role.
• Strong leadership and team management ability.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the track is properly maintained.
• Monitor weekly growth and take necessary action.
• Manage employees' work performance and attendance.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Leadership skills

Team management skills

Report writing skills

Attention to detail

Planning skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to function under pressure

Education

Matric

Related Diploma or Degree

Job description

Track Estate Manager

The newly revamped Hollywoodbets Cape Racing, Kenilworth racing venue has an exciting role available! We are looking to hire a suitably qualified and experienced Track Estate Manager to join our passionate and dedicated team.

The primary purpose of the job is to maintain the racetrack to ensure it is safe for customers and functional according to international standards. In addition, the Track Estate Manager will ensure that the estate is maintained and cleaned. The Track Estate Manager will report to the Racing Manager.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure the track is properly maintained
• Carry out repairs after a race meeting
• Monitor weekly growth, insect infestation, and diseases and take necessary action
• Carry out spring treatment
• Ensure equipment is repaired and maintained
• Draw up monthly estate report
• Draw up orders for estate
• Capture employees clocking and leave forms onto the system
• Ensure the track is ready for the race meeting
• Move rails correctly to the designated area
• Ensure stables are clean and that there is sufficient bedding
• Ensure gates are open in the business park
• Ensure starting rails are clean and tested before race meeting
• Ensure facilities are neat and tidy
• Check that all equipment is in working order
• Ensure the track is prepared for gallops and cones are in the designated area
• Ensure the completion of the departmental job descriptions
• Ensure the completion of personal development plans for all staff
• Manage work performance of all employees
• Manage attendance and absenteeism
• Manage leave for all staff
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written)
• Excellent leadership and relationship management skills
• Excellent team management skills
• Above average report writing skills
• Observant, with exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Good problem-solving skills
• Ability to function under pressure

Desired Experience & Qualification

Required Experience: Minimum 5–7 years' experience in a similar role.

Required Qualification(s): Matric is required. A related Diploma or Degree would be advantageous.

Interests & Application

Should you not hear from us after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Only shortlisted candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted. The company reserves the right to not fill the position should a suitable candidate not be found.

Location

Cape Town, Cape Town, Western Cape