Lomagundi College is an independent co-educational boarding and day senior school in Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe, and a member of ATS and CHISZ. Lomagundi College is a Christian, English-speaking school aspiring to the highest international standards in academics, sport and culture.
We are seeking a highly motivated, experienced and results-driven Estates Manager to join our team, effective 2 January 2027.
The successful candidate will take full ownership of the management, maintenance and development of the school’s extensive estate. We require a proactive, hands-on leader with proven organisational and project management abilities who can work independently, identify priorities, solve problems and ensure that tasks and projects are completed efficiently, to a high standard and within agreed deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
1. Estate & Facilities Management
- Oversee the maintenance, repair and upkeep of all school buildings, boarding houses, classrooms, sports facilities, staff housing and grounds.
- Develop and implement a planned preventative maintenance programme for all school infrastructure, plant and equipment.
- Conduct regular inspections, proactively identifying and addressing maintenance requirements.
- Establish and maintain an effective system for recording, prioritising, tracking and completing maintenance requests.
- Manage the school’s utilities, including water, electricity and solar/backup power systems, monitoring usage and identifying efficiencies.
- Ensure the upkeep of gardens, sports fields and outdoor recreational spaces to a high standard.
- Ensure prompt responses to maintenance requests and emergency repairs.
- Take responsibility for following all maintenance activities through to satisfactory completion without the need for constant supervision.
- Maintain safe facilities, identify potential hazards and ensure appropriate health and safety standards are upheld.
2. Projects & Capital Works
- Plan, cost and manage capital improvement projects, renovations and new building works in liaison with the Principal.
- Prepare project schedules, budgets and implementation plans.
- Manage external contractors, architects and service providers, ensuring work is completed on time, to specification and within approved budgets.
- Proactively identify opportunities to improve school infrastructure and operational efficiency.
- Monitor project progress and ensure satisfactory completion of all works.
3. Budget & Resource Management
- Prepare and manage the termly estates and maintenance budget, ensuring the cost-effective use of resources.
- Maintain an accurate asset register for buildings, plant, machinery and equipment.
- Ensure effective management and control of maintenance materials, tools and equipment.
- Provide regular, concise reports to senior management on completed work, outstanding maintenance, project progress and expenditure.
4. Staff & Team Management
- Lead, supervise and develop the maintenance, grounds, hostels and general support staff teams.
- Plan and allocate work, establish clear priorities and monitor performance against agreed standards and deadlines.
- Hold staff accountable for the quality and timely completion of their work.
- Conduct staff appraisals, identify training needs and address underperformance promptly.
- Ensure adequate staffing and cover arrangements for estates functions, including during school holidays.
- Foster a culture of initiative, efficiency, teamwork and personal accountability.
Qualifications and Experience
- A Diploma or Degree in Facilities Management, Estate Management, Engineering, Construction Management or a related field.
- At least five years’ relevant experience in estates, facilities or property management, preferably within a school, institutional or hospitality environment.
- Demonstrated experience managing maintenance teams, contractors and multiple projects.
- Strong organisational, planning and problem-solving abilities.
- Sound budgeting and financial management skills.
- Proven experience in managing capital projects, renovations and construction works.
- Practical working knowledge of building systems, including electrical, plumbing and mechanical services.
- Competence in maintaining records, preparing reports and using standard computer applications.
Personal Attributes
The successful candidate must demonstrate:
- A high level of personal initiative, accountability and self-motivation.
- Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision and take full responsibility for delivering results.
- A practical, hands-on and solutions-oriented approach.
- Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to follow tasks through to completion.
- The ability to anticipate problems, establish priorities and meet deadlines.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Integrity, reliability and a strong sense of ownership and responsibility.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to report clearly and regularly to senior management.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their CV and a covering letter outlining their relevant experience and suitability for the position using the following application link:
Apply here: https://forms.gle/34iCHiVcNzWBU8gs8
Closing Date: 25 October 2026
