Western Cape: Estate Manager posted by West Coast Personnel

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.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all daily operations including maintenance, security, cleaning, landscaping, and overall upkeep of the estate.
• Identify, assess, and diagnose maintenance issues across the estate, determining the cause and appropriate corrective action (repair, service, or replacement).
• Supervise and coordinate all staff.
• Prepare, manage, and present annual maintenance budgets and financial reports in collaboration with property owners and management.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules to preserve asset value and minimise long-term costs.
• Monitor quality and compliance of all maintenance and operational activities across the estate.
• Maintain accurate records including maintenance logs, asset registers, and operational documentation.
• Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and all relevant property management regulations.
• Address maintenance issues and operational challenges promptly and professionally.
• Enforce estate rules consistently and uphold a high standard of conduct and presentation across the estate.
• Provide after-hours support when urgent matters arise.
• Foster professional relationships with trustees, residents/owners, suppliers, and the property’s management team.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for staff to report any issues or concerns, including maintenance, repairs, or replacements, and ensure these matters are assessed, actioned, and resolved efficiently.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Matric / Grade 12.
• National Diploma or Degree/s in Facilities Management, Property Management, Building / Construction Management / Engineering / Business Administration.
• Minimum of 10–15 years’ experience in estate, facilities, or property management, ideally within mixed-use or hospitality-linked environments.
• 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 driver’s licence and own reliable transport (essential).

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.

Additional Information

• Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:00 (with flexibility for after-hours emergencies).
• Candidates must reside within a 30-minute drive of Bloubergstrand area.
• 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.
Should you not hear back from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.