Estate Manager

OUR SCHOOL:

Reddam House Constantia is located in the beautiful Constantia Valley, opposite the award winning Steenberg vineyard and golf estate. Welcoming children from Stage 1 to Grade 12, we are a top performing IEB school that excels in equipping our students to thrive after school. We nurture individuality, talent and self-assurance in a secure, relaxed, self-disciplined environment. Our school is fully equipped with a variety of premium academic, cultural and sporting facilities that promote student success.

ROLE SUMMARY:

An exciting opportunity in an expanding schooling environment, this full time role will be responsible for contributing to and leading the implementation of a comprehensive estates strategy for Reddam House Constantia. Working in partnership with the Executive Headmaster and the schools’ senior management team, to manage all aspects of the estate, properties and infrastructure including service staff, upkeep, care, maintenance, security, health and safety and facilities management in line with statutory and regulatory requirements.

For this role, we are looking for a dynamic person with ambition, leadership and organisational skills. The ideal candidate will have at least 5+ years of proven experience in Estate and/or Facilities Management, be someone who has a keen attention to detail and the flexibility to switch focus at a moment’s notice, whilst managing multiple aspects of the day – to day operation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Meeting with the schools’ management on a weekly basis to discuss plans, events and general estate requirements
• Audit buildings and facilities on a regular basis and compile records of inspections
• Manage all cleaning, maintenance, repairs and renovations to the estate and grounds
• Arrange all outsourced maintenance and repairs
• Secure Service Level Agreements as required
• Vetting and screening of all 3rd Parties on the premise
• Monitor 3rd Parties onsite to ensure satisfaction with work completed and compliance with OHS requirements
• Arrange for and record the servicing of all equipment, plant, machinery, systems and vehicles as required
• Act as a second contact for Armed Response and onsite Service Providers
• Ensure that all appropriate and relevant information is communicated to staff

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• Excellent preparation and planning
• Experience of working within a strongly regulated environment
• A depth of understanding in the relevant field
• Strong experience of assessment, reporting and building thorough action plans
• Highly effective team player
• Sound knowledge of infrastructure and grounds
• A minimum of 5+ years’ experience
• Technical knowledge and capabilities
• Speaks English
• Previous experience in property management, project management or similar
• Basic Afrikaans
• High level of Computing skills
• University degree or diploma

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.