PROPERTY AND ESTATE MANAGER

Recruiter:

HR Genie

Job Ref:

H0526A PROP

Date posted:

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary:

Market related

SUMMARY:
The Property & Estate Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operational management.

POSITION INFO:

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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