Estate & Facilities Manager in Constantia, Cape Town, South Africa


​A professional family with a large private residence in Constantia, South Africa comprising of two properties require the services of a very experienced and qualified Estate & Facilities Manager.  The most suitable candidate for this position will have solid experience in a similar role for a private family, very good contactable references and suitable qualifications to manage a property of this size and demand.

Proper operation of the main manor and adjacent property with multi functions varied from family & guest accommodations, renovation, supply and staffing requirements such as schedules & rosters will be included in the responsibilities applied to the perfect candidate.


Requirements
  • Valid Driver’s Licence
  • At least 5 year’ s experience in a similar role for a private family residence.
  • Good to excellent knowledge of Cape Town & surrounds.
  • Good to excellent knowledge of Cape Town based suppliers to private residences. (all facilities)
  • Professional qualifications (project management/HR/BCom would be a plus)
  • Flexibility & Availability with short notice.
  • Organizational Skills _ with references making special mention of this skill.
  • Managerial Skills _ with proven track record of this skill.
  • Staff Training Experience
  • Attention to Detail
  • Multi-tasking Skills
  • Prioritising Skills
  • Administrative experience (qualification would be a plus)
  • Presentable, Neat, Professional, Friendly & Tidy.
  • Fondness of children & good interpersonal skills would be advantageous.

Duties & Responsibilities
  • Staff rostering & scheduling between adjacent properties.
  • Staff duties & responsibilities management at all times.
  • Staff development & skills improvement as and when required.
  • Staffing recruitment & hiring when required.
  • Property Security management.
  • Property Representative & family ambassador during family absence and at all times.
  • Property Maintenance management, reporting, scheduling & minor repair.
  • Property Supplier management, reporting, scheduling & correspondence.
  • Property Services management, reporting, scheduling & correspondence.
  • Property Facilities management, reporting, scheduling & correspondence.
  • All logistics prioritizing for property services, family arrivals & departures.
  • Preparation for events, receptions & entertainment when required. (logistics & staff)
  • Full responsibility for property function & facilities.
  • Full management function of human resources, their duties & responsibilities.
  • Administration & communications for reporting back to principal on all aspects.
  • Prioritizing staffing requirements matched with current use of properties at any particular time.
  • Implementation of structure in human resources within the private home.
  • Overall Estate, property and staff function management and responsibility at all times.

Details
  • Live Out position
  • Company Vehicle may be provided 
  • Schedule will be flexible ( 8 to 10 hours per day, 6 days per week)
  • Overtime may be required (equal remuneration or off time to accommodate)
  • Remuneration will be negotiated according to a candidates qualifications, experience and will be very competitive.


Ad reference: 643 SA

Position filled