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PROPERTY AND ESTATE MANAGER
(H0526 PROP)
Overview
Reference
H0526 PROP
Salary
ZAR/month
Job Location
- South Africa -- Tshwane Metro -- Pretoria
Job Type
Permanent
Posted
02 March 2026
Closing date
20 Mar 2026 21:59
The Property & Estate Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operational management, maintenance, and development of four to six private properties within Mooikloof Equestrian Estate, including three established residential properties and one new development comprising a residence, indoor arena and stables.
The role acts as the owner’s on-site representative, ensuring properties are maintained to a high standard, projects are delivered correctly, staff are effectively managed, and preventative maintenance is consistently executed.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience in property management, estate management, or facilities management;
- Strong organisational and planning skills;
- Experience managing staff and contractors;
- Practical understanding of residential construction and maintenance;
- Ability to manage multiple properties simultaneously;
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability;
- Trustworthy, hands-on and detail-oriented
Desirable:
- Experience with equestrian properties or large residential estates;
- Basic technical knowledge of solar, irrigation and water systems;
- Valid driver’s licence.
Personal Attributes:
- Reliable and self-motivated;
- Calm under pressure;
- Good communicator;
- Comfortable working independently with clear accountability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Property Operations & Maintenance:
- Overall responsibility for the condition and presentation of all properties;
- Plan, schedule and oversee preventative maintenance, including:
- Painting and surface maintenance
- Roofs, gutters and drainage
- Pools, dams, pumps and filtration systems
- Irrigation systems and water tanks
- Solar systems, generators, geysers and gas installations
- Conduct regular inspections and proactively identify issues;
- Maintain maintenance logs and service records.
- Staff Management:
- Supervise and coordinate gardeners and cleaning staff;
- Ensure existing cleaning and garden schedules are followed and adjusted where necessary;
- Monitor work quality, productivity and attendance;
- Provide clear daily and weekly task direction;
- Ensure safe working practices and proper use of tools and equipment.
- Contractor & Service Provider Management:
- Source, brief and manage contractors and service providers (builders, electricians, plumbers, painters, landscapers, etc.);
- Coordinate work across multiple properties;
- Monitor workmanship, timelines and adherence to specifications;
- Resolve issues on site before escalation.
- New Build & Development Oversight:
- Daily oversight of the new house, indoor arena and stable construction;
- Coordinate builders, subcontractors and suppliers;
- Check deliveries, materials and workmanship;
- Report progress, issues and risks to the owners;
- Assist with snag lists and handover processes.
- Procurement & Cost Control:
- Purchase materials, tools and consumables required for maintenance and projects;
- Maintain supplier relationships;
- Track expenditure against agreed budgets;
- Ensure value for money and quality standards.
- Administration & Reporting:
- Maintain basic records of maintenance, services and repairs
- Provide regular updates to the owners on:
- Property condition
- Planned maintenance
- Ongoing projects
- Issues requiring decisions.
- Ad-hoc & Support Duties;
- Occasional assistance with logistics such as driving child to after-school activities when required;
- Support special events or inspections on the properties (These duties are supportive and not the primary focus of the role.)
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