Estate Manager

This hands-on management role requires a mature professional with strong technical, financial, and interpersonal abilities who can balance the expectations of multiple stakeholders while maintaining excellence in all aspects of estate operations.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Matric / Grade 12.
• National Diploma or Degree/s in Facilities Management, Property Management, Building / Construction Management / Engineering / Business Administration.
• Minimum 8 plus years experience in estate management of a hotel with apartments for permanent residents.
• Proven ability to identify, assess, and diagnose maintenance or structural issues, and determine the appropriate course of action for repair, servicing, or replacement.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, financial controls, and operational systems effectively.
• Strong understanding of sectional title and property-related legislation.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Proficient in MS Office with sound administrative discipline.
• Valid drivers licence and own reliable transport (essential).

Responsibilities:

• Manage all daily estate operations including maintenance, security, landscaping, and cleaning.
• Oversee staff all staff to ensure efficient, high-quality delivery.
• Diagnose and resolve maintenance and structural issues promptly.
• Prepare and manage annual budgets, reports, and preventative maintenance plans.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and property legislation.
• Maintain accurate administrative and operational records.
• Uphold estate rules, presentation standards, and positive stakeholder relationships.
• Provide after-hours support for urgent matters.

Personal Attributes

• Mature, ethical, and dependable with strong leadership presence.
• Calm and diplomatic when managing diverse stakeholder needs.
• Hands-on and proactive with excellent attention to detail.
• Organised and methodical in planning and execution.
• Professional and consistent in communication and decision-making.
• Must be in good health and physically fit to do daily walk-abouts.

Additional Information

• Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 17:00 (with flexibility for after-hours emergencies).
• A full onboarding and support process will be provided during the first month, followed by a three-month probation period.

To Apply:
Please send your detailed CV, recent head-and-shoulders photo, proof of Matric & Tertiary qualifications and a motivational letter.
Should you not hear back from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.