Job Description

Somerset West: My client, an esteemed lifestyle and retirement village operator, is seeking to employ a dedicated Facilities & Grounds Manager with horticultural expertise and proven managerial experience in an estate environment.
Purpose of the Role: To oversee the upkeep, presentation, and maintenance of the estate's exterior gardens, common areas, and facilities. Responsible for managing the Grounds and Gardens team, ensuring landscaping standards, minor repairs, and general estate maintenance are carried out effectively and safely.
Key Responsibilities Include but Are Not Limited To

• Supervising and motivating the Grounds and Gardens team in daily operations
• Overseeing landscaping, gardening, and exterior facilities maintenance
• Conducting regular inspections to ensure quality, safety, and presentation standards
• Ensuring compliance with Health and Safety practices, including training for equipment, spraying, and machinery use
• Coordinating contractors working on grounds, gardens, and leisure areas
• Managing stock levels of materials and supplies, and reporting requirements to management
• Scheduling and coordinating staff shifts to ensure optimal coverage
• Providing hands-on support with horticultural and facilities tasks when necessary
• Responding to resident queries or concerns regarding grounds services
• Reporting maintenance issues and recommending improvements to management

• Matric
• Horticultural qualification or relevant groundsman accreditation
• Previous experience in an estate, lifestyle village, or retirement environment advantageous
• Strong leadership and people management skills with a supportive, approachable manner
• Excellent communication skills in English and Afrikaans
• Solid administration and organisational abilities
• Good computer literacy
• High attention to detail, with a proactive, hands-on approach
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and public holidays
• Valid driver's licence