Facilities & Grounds Manager

• Supervising and motivating the Grounds and Gardens team in daily operations
• Overseeing landscaping, gardening, and exterior facilities maintenance
• Conducting regular inspections to ensure quality, safety, and presentation standards
• Ensuring compliance with Health and Safety practices, including training for equipment, spraying, and machinery use
• Coordinating contractors working on grounds, gardens, and leisure areas
• Managing stock levels of materials and supplies, and reporting requirements to management
• Scheduling and coordinating staff shifts to ensure optimal coverage
• Providing hands-on support with horticultural and facilities tasks when necessary
• Responding to resident queries or concerns regarding grounds services
• Reporting maintenance issues and recommending improvements to management

• Matric
• Horticultural qualification or relevant groundsman accreditation
• Previous experience in an estate, lifestyle village, or retirement environment advantageous
• Strong leadership and people management skills with a supportive, approachable manner
• Excellent communication skills in English and Afrikaans
• Solid administration and organisational abilities
• Good computer literacy
• High attention to detail, with a proactive, hands-on approach
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and public holidays
• Valid driver’s licence

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