Job Description

Estate Manager
2026-01-14 - 2026-02-04
Permanent
CPT002111
Hospitality
Western Cape, Helderberg
Market related
Our client is seeking a hands-on Estate Manager with a strong track record in leading and managing residential estates. In this high-impact role, you will take charge of a premier estate in the Helderberg Basin, overseeing operations, managing contractors, and ensuring residents enjoy a secure, well-maintained, and thriving environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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:

• Security and Access Control
• Electric fences
• CCTV Cameras
• Access Control systems & Data base
• Garden Maintenance
• Building Maintenance
• Infrastructure Maintenance
• Municipal Interface
• Estate Management Procedures and Systems
• Resident Interaction
• Finance and Administrative Duties
• General
• 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*

Skills Required