Track Estate Manager | Kenilworth, Cape Town

Cape Racing, Brand Of Kenilworth Racing (Pty) Ltd.; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading racing venue in South Africa is seeking a Track Estate Manager to oversee racetrack maintenance. Responsibilities include ensuring safety standards, managing staff performance, and maintaining equipment. The ideal candidate has 5-7 years of experience in a similar role, with strong leadership and communication skills. A matric is required; a related Diploma or Degree is advantageous.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Experience in racetrack management and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the racetrack and ensure safety.
• Monitor track conditions and carry out necessary repairs.
• Manage attendance and performance of staff.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Leadership skills

Team management skills

Report writing skills

Attention to detail

Planning and organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to function under pressure

Education

Matric

Diploma or Degree in a related field

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

Minimum 5‑7 years’ experience in a similar role.

Matric is required. A related Diploma or Degree would be advantageous.

Interested?

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.