Our client in the Property Management industry is currently looking for an Estate Manager, in Fourways, Johannesburg.Responsibilities:
Site Inspection:
Cleanliness of entrances, guardhouses, office, storerooms, staff facilities, refuse areas, garden areas, pathways and driveways
Maintenance and servicing of buildings, grounds, movable and immovable common property
Maintaining filed records of contracts, work carried out, and a record for all service and maintenance visits
Ensuring quotes are received from reputable service providers for approval by scheme executives
Ensuring payments to service providers are made, and made only upon satisfactory completion of works
Supervision:
Supervision of contractors and ensuring that all body corporate employees are present and carrying out their duties
Monitoring estate security operations:
Ensuring security guards are performing duties as per the service level agreement held with the security company
Ensuring security systems, including electric fencing, CCTV and access control systems are fully operational
Liaising promptly with security guarding and systems providers as and when problems arise
Coordinating submission of access and movement control forms for new residents, sending new residents an information pack, and updating communications databases and intercom systems accordingly
Administration:
Maintaining a current record of all owners and tenants
Sending email and SMS communications to all owners/residents regarding important matters impacting the scheme.
Enforcement of the scheme's Conduct Rules.
Responding to and acting upon complaints or concerns received from owners/residents.
Attending meetings of the board of the Scheme Executives, and preparation of agendas and compilation of minutes for such meetings.
Requirements:
Grade 12 High School/Matric.
Degree or Diploma in Project Management studies (or related field) is advantageous.
Building Management and Project Management knowledge and experience.
Property Industry background.
Good interpersonal skills:
Good understanding of people.
Boardroom ability and professional presentation:
This is key for engaging in AGMs, etc.
Legal understanding/Legislation:
Sectional Title Management Act (basic understanding of the legal requirements of the Act concerning managing of Estates)
CSOS procedures and understanding of property acts.