Estate Manager

Job Description

Join Reddam House Helderfontein as an Estate Manager, where you’ll lead the strategic oversight of the school’s picturesque campus in Johannesburg’s Helderfontein Estate. This role involves managing all aspects of estate operations, from infrastructure maintenance to staff coordination, ensuring a safe and well-maintained environment that supports the school’s educational mission. Ideal for a dynamic leader with a passion for operational excellence, this position offers the chance to shape a thriving school community.

Requirements

• University degree or diploma
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Estate and/or Facilities Management
• Experience working within a strongly regulated environment
• Strong experience in assessment, reporting, and building thorough action plans
• Technical knowledge and capabilities
• High level of computing skills
• Demonstrates fluency in both spoken and written English
• Previous experience in property management, project management, or similar
• Sound knowledge of infrastructure and grounds

Responsibilities

• Meet with school management weekly to discuss plans, events, and general estate requirements
• Ensure all buildings, infrastructure, and grounds are well-maintained, secured, and compliant with statutory and regulatory requirements
• Manage daily estate operations, including service staff, schedules, upkeep, and bookings
• Allocate job cards and responsibilities, supervise work in progress, and sign off on completed tasks
• Audit buildings and facilities regularly and compile inspection records
• Arrange and record the servicing of equipment, plant, machinery, systems, and vehicles
• Ensure the school’s vehicle fleet is roadworthy, in excellent condition, and licensing is up to date
• Act as a second contact for Armed Response and onsite Service Providers
• Facilitate setup for functions and events
• Liaise with relevant staff to ensure smooth running of events and functions
• Assist with the evaluation and performance review of service staff
• Manage all administrative functions relevant to the Estates department’s requirements
• Ensure appropriate and relevant information is communicated to staff