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BUSINESS NEWS - K&S Labour Law & Human Resource Practitioners Knysna is the hub of K&S Labour Law and Human Resources Practitioners.

The company remains the preferred provider of professional labour law and human resource services with national acquired qualifications and skills with capable trusted consultants throughout South Africa, offering its services nationwide.

K&S focuses on labour law, industrial psychology, dispute resolution and recruitment, always prioritising people and relationships over systems.

K&S has a vacancy for an Estate Infrastructure Maintenance Manager.

Are you a seasoned professional with a desire to use your expertise to help shape and sustain a thriving residential estate in Knysna, Western Cape? Then apply now for our Estate Infrastructure Maintenance Manager vacancy. The deadline for applications is 31 October 2025.

Key responsibilities:

As Estate Infrastructure Maintenance Manager your responsibilities will be:

• Managing all infrastructure maintenance on the Estate, covering a marina with canals and jetties, roads, bridges, buildings and sports facilities
• Acting as custodian of the Estates 10-year Infrastructure Maintenance Plan and its implementation
• Managing and mentoring a small in-house maintenance team
• Monitoring a SCADA installation and reacting to trends thereby avoiding operational interruptions
• Developing a collaborative relationship with the Knysna Municipality to monitor and ensure that municipal infrastructure on the Estate, including water, electrical and sewage services, is maintained and operating to specification
• Must be a South African Citizen

Qualifications and experience required for the job:

• Higher National Diploma (Civil, Building or Engineering)
• B Tech (Municipal) or B Tech (Civils) would be an added advantage
• A minimum of 10 years proven work experience in residential estates or a municipal engineering environment
• Project management experience covering definition of work-scope, cost estimation, tendering, cost control, progress reporting and commissioning
• Contract management experience based on the FIDIC Red Book
• Knowledge and experience of compliance with Health and Safety legislation and associated good practice
• Demonstrated ability to develop long term maintenance programmes and to control costs against the annual budget

Skills and abilities required for the job:

•  Proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint and MS Project
• Particular skill in developing and managing budget and project cost control spreadsheets
• Excellent written skills covering report writing and basic contract development
• Effective time management with strong ability to prioritise between multiple projects

Personal attributes required for the job:

•  Good communication skills, both written and verbal

 Personal attributes required for the job (continued)

• Observant and willing to raise issues on the Estate that require remedial action
• Good physical health with good mobility and able to work at height when required
• Comfortable reporting to the Estate General Manager whilst working independently in strict accordance with the strategy and governance requirements of the Estate’s Infrastructure Portfolio Committee

 Remuneration:

•  A competitive salary reflecting the successful applicant’s qualifications and relevant experience will apply

 How to Apply:

• Send your CV and a brief covering letter to admin@kslabourlawpractitioners.com with the subject line: Estate Infrastructure Manager Application.

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