Assistant Estate Manager (Lifestyle)

About the role

Sunset Links is a secure residential estate on Cape Town’s Atlantic coastline. The Homeowners Association is looking for an energetic, highly organised Assistant Estate Manager to act as the second‑in‑command, supporting the Estate Manager in day‑to‑day operations and helping to keep the estate secure, well‑maintained and attractive.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee daily estate operations and ensure operational plans are implemented.
• Support the Estate Manager with projects, Trustee decisions and operational plans.
• Provide oversight of garden and common‑property maintenance, supervising the Gardens Supervisor and operational staff.
• Monitor contractors and service providers, ensuring standards and service levels are met.
• Conduct regular estate inspections to identify and resolve maintenance, appearance and operational issues.
• Assist with security operations, managing service providers and ensuring estate safety.
• Administer and enforce estate rules, policies and procedures.
• Handle resident enquiries and maintain homeowner interaction.
• Maintain operational records, reports and follow‑up systems.
• Assist with quotations, procurement, budgeting and expenditure control.
• Coordinate operational requirements for estate projects and improvements.
• Provide management cover for the Estate Manager during absences.

Required profile

• Relevant experience in residential estate, property, facilities, hospitality, security or operations management.
• Strong organisational and administrative abilities.
• Confidence in managing staff, contractors and service providers.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for professional resident engagement.
• Problem‑solving mindset with ownership and follow‑through.
• Good computer literacy with standard business and administrative systems.
• Sound judgement, integrity and discretion.
• Ability to work independently while being accountable to the Estate Manager.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Relevant tertiary qualification advantageous but not essential.