Group Property Manager

Minimum Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Property Management, Facilities Management, Engineering, Building Management, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Trade qualification (Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, or Building) is highly advantageous.
• Project Management qualification is advantageous.
• Valid South African driver's licence (essential).

• Minimum of 7–10 years' experience in property, facilities, or maintenance management.
• At least 3–5 years' experience managing multiple hospitality properties, hotels, lodges, or resorts.
• Proven experience overseeing preventative maintenance programmes and capital projects.
• Strong background in building maintenance, infrastructure, and facilities management.
• Experience managing maintenance teams and external contractors.
• Demonstrated experience managing maintenance and CAPEX budgets.

• Extensive knowledge of hotel, lodge, or resort maintenance operations.
• Strong understanding of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, mechanical systems, generators, water treatment plants, and building infrastructure.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance planning and asset management.
• Excellent project management and contractor management skills.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing operational and capital budgets.
• Sound knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislation, fire regulations, and building compliance requirements.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent negotiation and supplier management abilities.
• Advanced problem-solving and decision‑making skills.
• Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and maintenance management software (CMMS).
• Excellent report writing and analytical skills.

• Strong leader with excellent organisational skills.
• Results‑driven with a proactive approach.
• Highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Commercially minded with sound business acumen.
• Adaptable and able to work under pressure.
• Professional, ethical, and trustworthy.
• Passionate about maintaining high hospitality standards.

• Valid South African driver's licence (essential).
• Own reliable vehicle and willingness to travel extensively between properties.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, weekends, and public holidays when operationally required.
• Ability to be on call for emergency maintenance issues.
• Eligible to work in South Africa.

• Experience managing a portfolio of six or more hotels, lodges, or hospitality properties.
• Knowledge of hospitality property management systems and maintenance software.
• Experience with sustainability initiatives, energy management, and water conservation programmes.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering refurbishment and capital improvement projects.
• Strong understanding of hospitality service standards and their impact on guest satisfaction.
• Experience in managing maintenance operations across geographically dispersed properties.
• Ability to balance operational efficiency, cost control, and exceptional property presentation across multiple sites.