Western Cape: Estate Manager posted by Merand Corbett & Associates

• Correct Effective management of the relevant service provider/s for safety, security and access control with the aim of zero intrusions and effective access control
• Effective management of the performance of all other service providers/contractors
• To identify shortcomings and make recommendations to the Operations Committee to improve standards and the general efficiency of the estate environment
• Implement and manage repair and maintenance projects (planned and unplanned) on buildings, infrastructure such as roads, streetlights, fire-fighting equipment, fire hydrants, storm water systems, electricity and water reticulation systems, sewerage systems
• Ensure the Common Property is safe, neat and tidy
• Effective management of the MOA Office, Management systems and procedures and the personnel employed by the Association – in conjunction with the Managing Agent and the Operations Committee where appropriate
• Management of all aspects of the Water Rights and the “Leiwater” system.

 KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Security and Access Control
2. Electric fences
3. CCTV Cameras
4. Access Control systems & Data base
5. Garden Maintenance
6. Building Maintenance
7. Infrastructure Maintenance
8. Municipal Interface
9. Estate Management Procedures and Systems
10. Resident Interaction
11. Finance and Administrative Duties
12. General
13. Water rights

 ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• To be available to take calls after hours. To this end a business mobile phone will be provided.
• To be available (within reason) to attend to emergency situations after hours on weekdays, over weekends and on Public Holidays.
• Work hours
• Monday to Friday 08h00 to 17h00 and later if required by circumstances. Saturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays – “on call” or as required
• Regular night-time inspections will be required to check the functionality of street lighting infrastructure and security operations.
• Good manager of people – Staff, Residents, Owners, and Contractors.
• Communication abilities: Proficient in English and Afrikaans.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Previous Residential Estate management experience will be of benefit
• Building, electrical, water infrastructure, telecommunications and optic fibre infrastructure systems experience and/or knowledge will be an advantage.
• Sound computer skills such as E-mail, Excel, and Word.
• Good negotiating skills – previous experience will be especially useful.
• NOTE: It is essential that the incumbent be resident in the Helderberg Basin so as to be readily available after hours in need.

 *SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED*