Hot Jobs at Faircape Group -(20 Positions)

Job Description
Faircape Life operates 6 high-end retirement/lifestyle villages in the Western Cape. Locations of these estates are in Noordhoek, Kirstenhof, Tokai, Somerset West and Onrus.

We are looking for Groundsmen/Gardners to work at our Bridgewater Manor in Somerset west. The Groundsman is responsible for maintaining the gardens and grounds of the village and ensuring an acceptable appearance of trees, shrubs, flowers, beds and lawns, and to keep the grounds free from refuse, weeds, harmful insects and plant diseases.
Duties will include but are not limited to the following:

Garden Maintenance:

• Pruning of trees and overgrown shrubs
• Reinstate plant beds and garden redevelopment
• Turning over of plant beds
• Cutting of grass and trimming
• Weeding 
• Hand/additional watering when required

Tools & Machinery:

• Inspecting tools before and after use (lawnmowers, hedge trimmers, brush-cutters)
• Cleaning all tools at the end of each days use
• Oil and sharpen blades of all cutting equipment

Refuse:

• Collecting of household refuse 
• Sorting recyclable waste from general waste
• Cleaning and sanitising refuse bins
• Loading of garden-waste for disposal

Housekeeping/General:

• Clean workshop/canteen
• Clean around Body Corporate Reception, externally
• Open external dining area and courtyard umbrellas, weather permitting
• Clean grounds around security kiosk
• Inspect perimeter fence for weeds / vegetation, once per week
• Spray perimeter fence for weeds / vegetation, once per month

General Maintenance:

• Sweep synthetic turf in courtyards
• Sweep paved surfaces in courtyards
• Sweep paved area around Healthcare
• Collect leaves in courtyards

Qualifications

• Matric advantageous

Experience and knowledge

• 1 year’s relevant experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of plants and gardening techniques
• Knowledge of horticultural machinery and tools
• Knowledge of irrigation systems
• Knowledge of plants and gardening techniques
• Ability to perform basic grounds maintenance tasks
• Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects
• Understanding of health & safety rules

 Skills and Attributes:

• Takes initiative
• Professional appearance
• Good interpersonal skills
• Reliable
• Hardworking
• Driven
• Punctual
• Team player
• Attention to details

Specific Requirements:

• Clear health record
• Clear criminal record
• Clear credit record
• Contactable references 
• Vaccinated against covid-19 or prepared to be vaccinated prior to commencing job

Working hours: Mondays to Fridays from 08h00 until 17h00 with a 45 minute lunch break. 

Salary from R5,000 Cost to Company per month.

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Job Description

We are looking for Groundsmen Supervisors to work at Cle Du Cap in Kirstenhof, Noordhoek Manor and at Tokai Estate. 

The Groundsman Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the Groundsmen at the village. Duties include job scheduling, task allocation, quality assurance and customer service. 

Also  responsible for ensuring the maintenance of the gardens and grounds of the village and ensuring an acceptable appearance of trees, shrubs, flowers, beds and lawns, and to keep the grounds free from refuse, weeds, harmful insects and plant diseases. Maintaining equipment and materials, and for ensuring adequate stock levels of consumables.
Duties will include but are not limited to the following:
Supervisory:

• Scheduling of work tasks
• Attend monthly meetings to advise and take note of any areas of concern
• Supervise staff and support employees to achieve productivity targets
• Review work methods and systems for improved productivity and quality 
• Regularly check the quality of work being done by the Groundsmen
• Ensure that stock is ordered and received as required (materials, chemicals and plants as needed
• Provide training to staff, e.g. transplanting or pruning trees or shrubs, using equipment, caring for turf, etc
• Support and assist employees to achieve productivity targets
• Identify diseases or pests affecting landscaping and order appropriate treatments
• Inventory supplies of tools, equipment, or materials to ensure that sufficient supplies are available and items are in usable condition
• Enforce operating procedures and work standards that will ensure adequate performance and personnel safety
• Highlight areas of concern to the Horticulturist or Village Manager
• Address complaints and resolve problems with assistance from the Horticulturist

Tools & Machinery:

• Inspecting tools before and after use (lawnmowers, hedge trimmers, brush-cutters)
• Ensure all tools are cleaned at the end of each days use
• Ensure that blades of all cutting equipments are oiled and sharpened 

Qualifications

• Matric advantageous
• Relevant qualification advantageous, i.e. National Diploma: Landscape Technology

Experience and knowledge

• 3 year’s relevant experience in a similar role
• Proven experience in supervising staff
• Knowledge of horticultural practises
• Knowledge of chemical (disease) types and dilutions
• Knowledge of horticultural machinery and tools
• Knowledge of irrigation systems
• Knowledge of plants and gardening techniques
• Ability to perform grounds maintenance tasks
• Ability to draw up and implement work schedules and adjust as needed 
• Ability to research and implement best practises
•  Skills and Attributes:
• Good communication skills
• Strong organisational skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Responsible
• Flexible
• Ability to cope under pressure with changing priorities
• A self starter
• Team player

Specific Requirements:

• Clear health record
• Clear criminal record
• Clear credit record
• Contactable references 
• Vaccinated against covid-19 or prepared to be vaccinated prior to commencing job

Working hours: Mondays to Fridays from 08h00 until 17h00 with a 45 minute lunch break. 

Salary from R20,000 Cost to Company per month.

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Job Description

We are looking for a Groundsman Supervisor to work at our Bridgewater Manor. 

The Groundsman Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the Groundsmen at the village. Duties include job scheduling, task allocation, quality assurance and customer service. 

Also  responsible for ensuring the maintenance of the gardens and grounds of the village and ensuring an acceptable appearance of trees, shrubs, flowers, beds and lawns, and to keep the grounds free from refuse, weeds, harmful insects and plant diseases. Maintaining equipment and materials, and for ensuring adequate stock levels of consumables.
Duties will include but are not limited to the following:
Supervisory:

• Scheduling of work tasks
• Attend monthly meetings to advise and take note of any areas of concern
• Supervise staff and support employees to achieve productivity targets
• Review work methods and systems for improved productivity and quality 
• Regularly check the quality of work being done by the Groundsmen
• Ensure that stock is ordered and received as required (materials, chemicals and plants as needed
• Provide training to staff, e.g. transplanting or pruning trees or shrubs, using equipment, caring for turf, etc
• Support and assist employees to achieve productivity targets
• Identify diseases or pests affecting landscaping and order appropriate treatments
• Inventory supplies of tools, equipment, or materials to ensure that sufficient supplies are available and items are in usable condition
• Enforce operating procedures and work standards that will ensure adequate performance and personnel safety
• Highlight areas of concern to the Horticulturist or Village Manager
• Address complaints and resolve problems with assistance from the Horticulturist

Tools & Machinery:

• Inspecting tools before and after use (lawnmowers, hedge trimmers, brush-cutters)
• Ensure all tools are cleaned at the end of each days use
• Ensure that blades of all cutting equipments are oiled and sharpened 

Qualifications

• Matric advantageous
• Relevant qualification advantageous, i.e. National Diploma: Landscape Technology

Experience and knowledge

• 3 year’s relevant experience in a similar role
• Proven experience in supervising staff
• Knowledge of horticultural practises
• Knowledge of chemical (disease) types and dilutions
• Knowledge of horticultural machinery and tools
• Knowledge of irrigation systems
• Knowledge of plants and gardening techniques
• Ability to perform grounds maintenance tasks
• Ability to draw up and implement work schedules and adjust as needed 
• Ability to research and implement best practises

 Skills and Attributes:

• Good communication skills
• Strong organisational skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Responsible
• Flexible
• Ability to cope under pressure with changing priorities
• A self starter
• Team player

Specific Requirements:

• Clear health record
• Clear criminal record
• Clear credit record
• Contactable references 
• Vaccinated against covid-19 or prepared to be vaccinated prior to commencing job

Working hours: Mondays to Fridays from 08h00 until 17h00 with a 45 minute lunch break. 

Salary from R20,000 Cost to Company per month.

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Job Description
The Faircape Group, a dynamic and leading property and healthcare company has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Talent Acquisition Administrator to join our Human Resource Department based in Claremont, Cape Town. The incumbent will work closely with the Recruitment team and HR team to provide an efficient recruitment service to the business. The role would suit a motivated administrator with a high degree of attention to detail and/or keen interest in working in Recruitment and Human Resources.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Maintaining a tracker spreadsheet of all advertised posts
• Providing a customer-focused service to applicants and managers, responding promptly to queries received through Recruitment inbox and fielding others appropriately
• Prepare employment contracts with necessary documentation (outstanding background checks, dummy payslip, etc)
• Extend offer to successful candidates verbally and in writing
• Induction and onboarding of new employees and facilitate payroll process of new joiners with Payroll Manager
• Complete all vetting papers with candidates who meet expectations of the job
• Obtaining 2 telephonic references on successful candidates 
• Greet visitors and direct them to the apt departments
• Provide admin support to HR team
• Organize, compile and update company personal records and documentation
• Manage and update the HR database with different information
• Updating all HR logs and systems with any new starters and leavers 
• Assist with weekly and monthly reporting 
• Ensure that Recruitment LOA’s and Job Descriptions are kept up to date
• Draft change in conditions of employment, promotions and increase letters
• Request post numbers from Group Administration Manager for all newly created positions 

Requirements

Qualifications

• Matric
• Completed Tertiary degree essential

Experience and knowledge

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a Recruitment or HR administrator support role
• Experience of, or familiarity with the full recruitment and selection cycle
• Computer literate - experience with the use of the Google Suite preferable (Google Drive, Sheets and Docs)
• Able to complete a complex administrative task with less supervision

Skills and Attributes

• A team player with a passion for excellence and a sense of urgency who knows how to follow through with processes and project timelines
• Strong multi-tasking, organizational, and time management skills - used to juggling many roles at once
• Able to maintain internal and external relationships with a diverse range of personalities, cultures, and departments
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong decision making and analytical skills
• The ability to work well under pressure
• Self-motivated, organized and detailed/results oriented

Specific Requirements

• Own Transport
• Clear health record
• Clear credit record
• No criminal record
• Solid and positive references
• Vaccinated against covid-19 or prepared to be vaccinated prior to commencing job

Benefits

• Salary on offer from R 27 000 Cost To Company

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Job Description
The Faircape Group operates 6 high end retirement/lifestyle villages in the Western Cape. We are seeking a Housekeeping Supervisor at Noordhoek Manor to carry out various cleaning duties and to ensure our facilities are in an orderly condition. 

Job duties include, but is not limited to the following:

Quality Control:

• Ensure priority tasks are completed timeously such as cleaning rooms prior to admission of new residents. 
• Perform room inspection according to the standard checklist along with the Unit or Nursing Services Manager.
• Inspect work performed to ensure that it meets specifications and established standards. 
• Report complaints about service and equipment. 
• Ensure corrective actions given by the manager are implemented.
• Ensure that records of Housekeeping tasks are up to date and readily available.
• Routinely check on the condition of work areas to ensure that the work schedule is meeting the needs of the facility and adjust accordingly.
• Inform maintenance manager of any painting, repair work, replacements of furnishings and equipment that may be required.
• Recommend changes that could improve service and increase operational efficiency.

Personnel and Human Resources:

• Conduct daily morning meetings with Housekeepers to discuss workflow, allocation and to address any arising matters.
• Engage with Housekeeping staff to resolve performance and personnel problems, and to discuss company policies. 
• Redirect issues through appropriate channels.
• Instruct staff in work policies and procedures, and the use and maintenance of equipment.
• Assist manager with screening of potential job applicants.
• Assist manager in evaluating employee performance and recommend personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers, and dismissals 

Administration: 

• Plan and prepare employee work schedules for everyday operations as well as once off events. 
• Forecast necessary levels of staffing and stock at different times to facilitate effective scheduling and ordering.
• Be available to meet with the direct line manager on a fortnightly basis.
• Report any urgent matters to the line manager immediately.
• Coordinate activities with other on-site staff to ensure that services are provided in an efficient and timely manner.
• Complete weekly report on Housekeeping tasks and staff as directed by the manager.

Stock Control:

• Check and keep an inventory of Housekeeping equipment and supplies and report problems, damage or loss to the manager.
•  Ensure order of new supplies and stock are placed timeously. Issue supplies and equipment to Housekeeping staff 

Customer Service: 

• Perform or assist with cleaning duties as necessary if there are staff shortages.
• Assist with stain removal and cleaning of resident personal furniture as needed.

Experience and  Education: 

• Grade 10-12
• 1-2 years in similar position (Working within a Healthcare centre) 
• Housekeeping training courses advantageous  

Skills and Knowledge:

• Excellent working knowledge of cleaning appliances and their operations
• Knowledge regarding the proper use of cleaning/chemical agents
• Attention to detail and good communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Time management and organisational skills

Attributes: 

• Leadership 
• Critical thinking and problem solving 
• Computer literacy 
• Team work
• Attention to detail
• Responsibility and accountability
• Initiative and creativity
• Conflict resolution
• Flexibility 

Specific Requirements:

• Clear health record
• Clear criminal record
• Clear credit record
• Contactable references 
• Vaccinated against covid-19 or prepared to be vaccinated prior to commencing job

We are offering a salary of  R 8 000 - R 10 000 per month. 
Working Hours: 

You will work from 06h30 until 18h30 Mondays to Friday with a 45 min lunch break, every alternative Saturday, with a day off during the week. Public holidays and Sundays as required. 

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Job Description
The Faircape Group constitutes a group of companies with interests in a number of activities including Healthcare, Retirement Holdings, Telecommunications and an ISP, Utility Management and infrastructure installation, Property Management and related activities. The Faircape Group has an exciting opportunity for an ISP & Desktop Support Technician. 

Role purpose:  The ISP Support Specialist is responsible for assisting customers and internal staff with technical issues on their fibre/wireless services, or questions relating to computer hardware and/or software . Duties will include taking phone calls from customers/staff or communicating with them through messaging platforms or onsite. Helping customers or internal staff diagnose technical issues over the phone/email/onsite and resolving their issues timeously, also, installing, maintaining & tracking (Asset Management) company hardware, software, networks, and infrastructure to ensure business sustainability and good end-user experience.

Provide technical support across the company, remotely or onsite and contribute to the continuous improvement of processes, systems, knowledge base and third-party relationships.  Provide residential customer ISP support on a rotational basis. 

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

Maintenance

• WiFi coverage in villages
• General network maintenance (including upgrades, software updates)
• New network device configurations
• Fumes UPS, water meters configurations

Technical Support

• Faircom Support Desk duties
• Residential customers router configurations
• VoIP configurations and setups
• Faircape IT/desktop queries 
• Fault Reporting

Administration 

• Creating and updating ISP support policies and procedures
• Configure, deploy and maintain computer workstations, laptops, printers, mobile devices, phones and other computer and telecommunications equipment for new and existing staff
• Asset Management
• Obtain quotations for IT related equipment

Service Level 

• Daily/Weekly/Monthly ongoing and continuous tasks
• Maintaining and monitoring systems and the network monitoring software

Qualifications:

• Matric
• Relevant Information Technology Degree or Diploma advantageous
• Mikrotik MTCNA/MTCRE
• Qualification or Certificate in Information Technology or other relevant qualifications from industry recognised institutes (A+, N+, MCSA, MCSE, MCP or MOUSE)
• Valid Driver’s License and Own Reliable Transport (Compulsory)

Experience and Knowledge:

• Minimum 2 years working experience as a Desktop Support Technician, Network Support Technician, Systems Administrator, or similar role
• Experience installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting desktop and laptop computers and their operating systems and peripherals in office environments (Windows, Chrome OS, Macos).
• Experience working with and understanding the fundamentals of configuring and troubleshooting computer networks (TCP IP configuration, subnets, DNS, etc.).
• Experience working with, configuring and troubleshooting network devices (VOIP handsets, residential Routers, etc.).
• Experience resolving end-user problems and working with an incident management system.
• Experience dealing with customers, staff and external suppliers on a continuous basis.
• ISP or telecommunications background
• Mikrotik and other switch/router brand experience, configuration and troubleshooting
• IP addressing and subnetting
• Ticketing, and answering customer queries via the phone
• PC hardware and software, internal WIFI AP’s and VOIP

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Proven organisational and administration skills
• Able to perform under pressure
• Customer service orientated
• General network and internet understanding
• Knowledge of outdoor wireless networks (Siklu, Ubiquiti, Mikrotik)

Specific Requirements

• Solid and positive references
• Clear health record
• Clear credit record
• No criminal record
• Vaccinated against covid-19 or prepared to be vaccinated prior to commencing job

Normal working hours are Mondays to Fridays from 08h00 until 17h00 with a 45 minute lunch break. The company allows employees, by approval of the direct manager, to work flexi time between 07h00 and 18h00.
With centrally located and modern offices just across from Cavendish in Claremont, Faircape offers a market-related salary from R 20 000 Cost to Company per month.

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Job Description
Faircape Restaurant and Catering, part of Faircape Life retirement villages, is located in 6 prime locations across the Western Cape providing meals to village residents and patients in the onsite healthcare centres. We are looking for an Executive Group Head Chef that will work across all 6 villages to lead the service in the kitchen.

If you are an energetic executive chef with a creative flair and want to work for a well established company, this is the ideal role for you!

Reporting to the Group Catering Manager. The successful incumbent will be overseeing the chefs in all the villages as well as their subordinates, ensuring that training is done, best practice is followed and ensuring that all recipes are meeting the standards set out. 
Responsible for the following: 
Meal Preparation and Presentation:

• Ensure meals are prepared correctly and according to company policies and procedures
• Relieve chefs in kitchens when needed
• Manage safety & hygiene procedures in the kitchens
• Monitor and manage equipment usage
• Create and manage meal specifications
• Develop and create menus and recipes
• Streamline production plans with chefs
• Identify any additional opportunities and discuss with line manager
• Meal standardisation management and reporting

Stock control:

• Create and manage specifications
• Enforce meal specification adherence
• Manage stock rotation system in kitchens
• Ensure that previous stock is used before using any new stock 
• Manage wastage control
• Support in managing stock variances
• Manage and train stock management procedures to kitchen staff
• Ensure that quality products are ordered 
• Kitchen smalls and non consumables stock control
• Supplier sourcing

Management:

• Manage all related standard operating procedures
• Regular meetings with management teams
• Regular meetings with chefs
• Report all anomalies to Group Catering Manager
• Maintenance procedures
• Manage chefs and the Kitchen teams
• Promote and motivate staff
• Ensure that the training tracker is up to date, as well that all staff have received the necessary training required
• Ensure that the Front of House feedback report is received
• Monitor weekly chef reports and support and guide chefs where necessary
• Compile the chef’s shift rosters and distribute to everyone

Health and Safety:

• Keeping high standards of food hygiene
• Ensure Good Manufacturing Practice and documentation is up to date and accurate
• Ensure kitchens are clean and that the hygienic is to the highest of standard
• Manage daily and weekly cleaning schedules and ensure it’s adhered to

Coffee Shop and Café fridge:

• Ensure that the quality of café meals is of the highest standard
• Ensure that baked goods are available and fresh daily
• Develop new menus and recipes for ongoing growth in line with trends and requirements

Qualifications:

• Chef's diploma / qualification from a registered tertiary education provider

Requirements and Experience: 

• Proven experience in hospitality and catering of at least 3 years
• Proven experience in management of kitchen staff 3-5 years
• Proven experience in menu standardisation
• Experiences with catering and  management at multiple sites advantageous
• Experience in food quality management
• Experience in writing and managing standard operating procedures
• Experience in cost and stock control in kitchen
• Experience in training & skill development

Skills and Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge of food handling procedures
• Strong knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice
• Knowledge of various cooking and baking techniques and methods
• Knowledge of costings of menus
• Knowledge of excellent customer service principles
• Knowledge of menu design &  planning
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements in a kitchen
• Knowledge of various cooking techniques, methods & trends
• Good organisational skills and strong management skills
• Proven leadership skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong administration skills

Attributes: 

• Able to work as part of a team in a busy kitchen
• Ability to implement and manage procedures
• Excellent physical condition and stamina
• Ability to support and motivate the company’s chefs in operations
• Ability to train and uplift skills and standards in the group
• Menu writing and recipe development skills
• Ability to travel and relieve when needed
• Ability to Multitask essential

Specific Requirements:

• Clear health record
• Clear criminal record
• Clear credit record
• Contactable references 
• Valid driver’s licence 
• Own reliable transportation 
• Vaccinated against covid-19 or prepared to be vaccinated prior to commencing job

You will be required to work Monday - Friday, but at times be required to work according to a roster when needed and be flexible to accommodate the standby roster.
Salary from R 30 000 Cost to Company per month. 

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Job Description
The Faircape Group owns and manages six luxury retirement/lifestyle villages within the Western Cape. We are recruiting to expand our catering team within the group.We are seeking a Kitchen Sculler within our Southern Suburbs (Tokai, CDC and Noordhoek) facilities.  This position will entail the successful incumbent to be flexible and able to work within all three the premises in the Southern Suburbs to ensure that the kitchen area is kept clean and hygienic at all times.

 Job duties include, but is not limited to the following:

• To ensure that the kitchen is clean and tidy, equipment is clean and dustbins have been emptied
• Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, or pans
• Ensure fridges, windows and walls are clean at all times
• Remove waste, placing it in designated pickup areas
• Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, or utensils in clean and orderly condition
• To adhere to the health and hygiene standards in the kitchen

Experience and knowledge:

• 6 months experience in cleaning, preferably in hotels and restaurants (advantageous)

Qualifications:

• Relevant culinary qualifications would be advantageous

Skills and Attributes: 

• Able to work as part of a team in a busy kitchen environment
• Ability to follow sanitization procedures
• Excellent communication
• Reliable 
• Hardworking 
• Trustworthy
• Presentable 
• Ability to work to a schedule and follow instructions effectively
• Focus on excellence and high quality standards 
• Excellent physical condition and stamina 

Specific Requirements

• Clear health record
• Clear criminal record
• Clear credit record
• Contactable references 
• Vaccinated against covid-19 or prepared to be vaccinated prior to commencing job

Salary on offer from R 4 000 - R 4 500  Cost To Company per month

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Job Description
The Faircape Group owns and manages six luxury retirement/lifestyle villages within the Western Cape. We currently have a vacancy for a Food Service Assistant in the Southern Suburbs at our Noordhoek Manor. The successful incumbent will have a variety of tasks associated with food production and kitchen hygiene.

Job duties include, but is not limited to the following:

• Cleaning and preparation of vegetables, fruits and meats for cooking
• Cooking of simple foods
• Maintaining work areas and serving areas in a clean, sanitary and safe conditions
• Washing of crockery and cutlery
• Packing of supplies in the food storage areas
• Assist in storing unused food and supplies, dispose of unusable leftovers and garbage
• Perform other duties as assigned

Experience and knowledge:

• Similar experience in the kitchen and food preparation
• Knowledge of standard kitchen equipment, utensils and measurements
• Knowledge of sanitation practices related to handling and serving food
• Able to work as part of a team in a busy kitchen atmosphere
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

Specific Requirements

• No criminal record
• Solid and positive references
• Clear health record
• Clear credit record
• Vaccinated against covid-19 or prepared to be vaccinated prior to commencing job

Working Hours: Required to work 16.25 shifts per month. Normal working days are Mondays to Sundays, according to the roster, from 06h30 to 18h30.

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Job Description
The Faircape Group owns and manages six luxury retirement/lifestyle villages within the Western Cape.We currently have a vacancy for a Food Service Assistant in Kirstenhof, Southern Suburbs at our Cle Du Cap village. The successful incumbent will have a variety of tasks associated with food production and kitchen hygiene.

Job duties include, but is not limited to the following:

• Cleaning and preparation of vegetables, fruits and meats for cooking
• Cooking of simple foods
• Maintaining work areas and serving areas in a clean, sanitary and safe conditions
• Washing of crockery and cutlery
• Packing of supplies in the food storage areas
• Assist in storing unused food and supplies, dispose of unusable leftovers and garbage
• Perform other duties as assigned

Experience and knowledge:

• Similar experience in the kitchen and food preparation
• Knowledge of standard kitchen equipment, utensils and measurements
• Knowledge of sanitation practices related to handling and serving food
• Able to work as part of a team in a busy kitchen atmosphere
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

Specific Requirements

• No criminal record
• Solid and positive references
• Clear health record
• Clear credit record
• Vaccinated against covid-19 or prepared to be vaccinated prior to commencing job

Working Hours: Required to work 16.25 shifts per month. Normal working days are Mondays to Sundays, according to the roster, from 07h00 to 19h00

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Job Description
Faircape Restaurant and Catering, part of Faircape Life retirement villages, is located in 6 prime locations across the Western Cape providing meals to village residents and patients in the onsite healthcare centres. We are looking for a Bartender / Waiter for our Tokai Estate facility. This high end facility is located near the Blue Route Mall and in close proximity to all major transport routes.

Job duties include, but is not limited to the following:

• Cleaning agreed designated areas, in accordance with laid-down procedures, morning/evening routines and hygiene requirements.
• Changing table linen as required and ensuring dirty or damaged linen is counted and exchanged for clean, usable items.
• Cleaning and refilling cruet and condiment sets.
• Setting tables to laid-down standards, ensuring that all items used are clean, undamaged and in a good state of repair.
• To be completely familiar with the composition of all menu items.
• Serving food and beverages in accordance with laid-down standards, in a professional, courteous manner.
• At all times to be aware of and practice good customer relations, assisting the residents in any way which does not adversely affect other customers.
• Attending customer complaints satisfactorily.
• To be continually aware of, and maintain, the highest standards of personal hygiene and dress
• Preparation of alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages
• Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies

Experience and knowledge:

• Proven experience as Waiter and Bartender
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of serving etiquette and basic wine knowledge

Skills and Attributes:

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong memory and anticipation 
• Personal Hygiene 
• Sense of urgency 
• Well groomed 
• Team player and positive attitude
• Focus on excellence and high quality standards 

Specific Requirements:

• Clear health record
• Clear criminal record
• Clear credit record
• Contactable references 
• Vaccinated against covid-19 or prepared to be vaccinated prior to commencing job

Salary from R 6, 500 - R 7,000 Cost to Company per month. This is a fixed salary, no tips. 

Working hours: Normal working days are Mondays to Sundays from 07h00 to 19h00, according to the roster. You will be required to work 16.25 shifts per month. When required to work bar shifts, you will start at 09h00 and end at 21h00.

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Job Description
The Faircape Group operates 6 high end retirement/lifestyle villages in the Western Cape.We are seeking a Housekeeper that is able to work within the Southern Suburbs at all three our premises, Cle Du Cap (Kirstenhof), Tokai Estate and Noordhoek Manor. This role will entail the successful incumbent to carry out various cleaning duties and to ensure our facilities are in an orderly condition. 

Job duties include, but is not limited to the following:

• Ensure that a high standard of cleanliness is maintained throughout all areas of the facility
• Clean designated facility areas (dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning ceiling vents, restroom cleaning etc)
• Perform and document routine inspection activities
• Carry out heavy cleansing tasks and special projects upon request
• Ensure all walkways remain clear and free of debris
• Notify management of any repairs required
• Mix and dispose of all cleaning solutions appropriately
• Follow all health and safety regulations

Experience and knowledge:

• 1 years cleaning experience preferable
• Excellent working knowledge of cleaning appliances and their operations
• Knowledge regarding the proper use of cleaning/chemical agents
• Attention to detail and good communication skills
• We will require a written reference in order to proceed with your application

Skills and Attributes: 

• Leadership skills
• Strong communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Good time management skills 
• Problem solving skills
• Enthusiastic and friendly
• Accountability and dependability
• Hard worker
• Takes initiative
• Team work
• Ability to work to a schedule and follow instructions effectively

Specific Requirements

• No criminal record
• Solid and positive references
• Clear health record
• Clear credit record
• Vaccinated against covid-19 or prepared to be vaccinated prior to commencing job

Salary on offer from R 4 000 per month. 

Working Hours: You will be required to work 16.25 shifts per month, as per the roster from 07h00 until 19h00. Normal working days are Mondays to Sundays, including public holidays.

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Job Description
Faircape Restaurant and Catering, part of Faircape Life retirement villages, is located in 6 prime locations across the Western Cape providing meals to village residents and patients in the onsite healthcare centres. We are looking for a Junior Sous Chef to assist the Chef at Tokai Estate.

If you are energetic with a creative flair and want to work for a well established company, this is the ideal role for you!

Reporting to the Chef, the Junior Chef will assist in taking charge of a shift, taking control of the kitchen which will include but not limited to preparation, safety, hygiene, staff management, stock control and waste management

The job duties include, but is not limited to the following

Meal Preparation and Presentation:

• Control cooking of all food from preparation to presentation
• Safety procedures
• Equipment usage
• Following meal specs

Health and Safety:

• High Standards of Food hygiene
• Ensure GMP and documentation is up to date
• Ensure entire kitchen is clean and hygienic
• Ensure daily and weekly cleaning schedules are adhered to
• Attend monthly health and safety meeting

Coffee Shop & Cafe Fridge:

• Quality of café product
• Baking of café goods
• Monitoring and management of the café fridge

Staff management & Training:

• Control all subordinate staff 
• Ensure staff follows procedures correctly
• Ensure that all staff is trained on the required policies and procedures
• Ensure that all staff is trained on all cooking methods needed to perform their job
• Ensure that all staff is trained on how to use the equipment correctly and safely

Stock Control:

• Printing Specs
• Following Specs
• FIFO 
• Wastage control
• Assisting in Stock takes
• Labelling of all items as per procedure

Administration & Reporting:

• Daily paperwork
• Check sheets
• Weekly chefs report

Requirements:

• Chef's diploma / qualification from a registered tertiary education provider
• At least 2 years work experience in similar environment
• Strong knowledge of proper food handling procedures
• Strong knowledge of Good MP practices
• Able to work as part of a team in a busy kitchen atmosphere
• Knowledge of various cooking and baking techniques and methods
• Quality orientated
• Ability to follow all sanitation procedures
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong administration skills
• Excellent physical condition and stamina

Skills and Attributes: 

• Able to work as part of a team in a busy kitchen
• Ability to follow sanitization procedures
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong Administration skills
• Excellent physical condition and stamina
• Attention to detail 

Specific Requirements:

• No criminal record
• Contactable references
• Clear credit check
• Vaccinated against covid-19 or prepared to be vaccinated prior to commencing job

Salary on offer between R 12,000 to R 15,000 Cost To Company per month

Working hours: You will be required to work 16.25 shifts per month, from 07h00 to 19h00, Normal working days are Monday to Sunday, according to the roster. Need to be flexible to accommodate the standby procedure of the company.

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Job Description
The Faircape Group operates 6 high end retirement/lifestyle villages in the Western Cape. We are seeking a Housekeeper that is able to work within Somerset West area at two of our premises, Bridgewater Manor and Heritage Manor. This role will entail the successful incumbent to carry out various cleaning duties and to ensure our facilities are in an orderly condition. 

Job duties include, but is not limited to the following:

• Ensure that a high standard of cleanliness is maintained throughout all areas of the facility
• Clean designated facility areas (dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning ceiling vents, restroom cleaning etc)
• Perform and document routine inspection activities
• Carry out heavy cleansing tasks and special projects upon request
• Ensure all walkways remain clear and free of debris
• Notify management of any repairs required
• Mix and dispose of all cleaning solutions appropriately
• Follow all health and safety regulations

Experience and knowledge:

• 1 years cleaning experience 
• Excellent working knowledge of cleaning appliances and their operations
• Knowledge regarding the proper use of cleaning/chemical agents

Skills and Attributes: 

• Strong communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Good time management skills 
• Problem solving skills
• Enthusiastic and friendly
• Accountability and dependability
• Hard worker
• Takes initiative
• Team work
• Ability to work to a schedule and follow instructions effectively

Specific Requirements

• No criminal record
• Solid and positive references
• Clear health record
• Clear credit record
• Vaccinated against covid-19 or prepared to be vaccinated prior to commencing job

Salary on offer from R 4 000 per month. 

Working Hours: You will be required to work 16.25 shifts per month, as per the roster from 07h00 until 19h00. Normal working days are Mondays to Sundays, including public holidays.

This position will require you to be available to work at all two premises. 

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Job Description
The Faircape Group owns and manages six luxury retirement/lifestyle villages within the Western Cape.We are seeking a Kitchen Sculler within our Onrus Manor based in Hermanus. This position will entail the successful incumbent to ensure that the kitchen area is kept clean and hygienic at all times.

Job duties include, but is not limited to the following:

• To ensure that the kitchen is clean and tidy, equipment is clean and dustbins have been emptied
• Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, or pans
• Ensure fridges, windows and walls are clean at all times
• Remove waste, placing it in designated pickup areas
• Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, or utensils in clean and orderly condition
• To adhere to the health and hygiene standards in the kitchen

Experience and knowledge:

• 6 months experience in cleaning, preferably in hotels and restaurants (advantageous)

Qualifications:

• Relevant culinary qualifications would be advantageous

Skills and Attributes: 

• Able to work as part of a team in a busy kitchen environment
• Ability to follow sanitization procedures
• Excellent communication
• Reliable 
• Hardworking 
• Trustworthy
• Presentable 
• Ability to work to a schedule and follow instructions effectively
• Focus on excellence and high quality standards 
• Excellent physical condition and stamina 

Specific Requirements

• Clear health record
• Clear criminal record
• Clear credit record
• Contactable references 
• Vaccinated against covid-19 or prepared to be vaccinated prior to commencing job

Salary on offer from R 4 000 - R 4 500  Cost To Company per month

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Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Financial Manager for Faircape Life, Faircape Health, Faircape Health/LIfe affiliated practises and companies. The successful incumbent must be passionate about being part of our company’s growth by implementing policies and procedures that allow for the best financial practises, putting financial systems in place, producing accurate and compliant financial statements and striving for improvement. This is a fantastic opportunity where growth and challenge is guaranteed.
Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide leadership, direction and guidance to the finance department.
• Work as part of the Senior Management team to contribute financial and operational expertise in the development and implementation of organisational strategies, policies & procedures, practises, etc.
• Interact with CEO, Finance & Staffing Committees by providing financial reports and information to ensure sound financial and operational governance.
• Improve operational systems, processes and policies - specifically better management reporting, information flow and management thereof, business process and organisational planning. 
• Produce monthly management accounts for various entities, including balance sheet, income statement, and supporting schedules.
• Develop financial goals and objectives for the team. 
• Ensure Management Accounts packs are correct, and that due date deadlines are met.
• Forecast costs and revenues.
• Manage tax payments.
• Review Budget Vs Actual variances and report on any variances.
• Review annual financial statements of all entities.
• Reconciliation and reports of various company accounts and comment on cash flow.
• Prepare audit packs, and liaise with auditors regarding annual financial statements.
• Submission of statutory returns for VAT.
• Review of payments for correct allocation and VAT treatment.
• Weekly / daily review of all cashbooks, invoicing, debtors age analysis and assist in the management of the credit control process.
• Authorisation of payments on the banking portal.
• Investigate expense variance, and add as notes to Income Statement schedules.
• Analyse financial trends.
• Provide support to the Finance & Operations Manager.
• Review of the system of internal controls and management and promotion of more effective management systems.

Qualifications:

• Chartered Accountant CA(SA) registered with SAICA - highly advantageous 
• Completed B.Com/B.Compt degree in Accounting / Financial Management - essential 

Experience and Knowledge:

• 2 years post article experience in commercial / corporate / operational environment as a Financial Manager Manager or
• 3 - 5 years commercial experience in a similar management role 
• Experience in developing & implementing effective work processes, procedures and controls
• Must have been responsible for managing accounts to balance sheet and income statement
• Must have been responsible for ensuring that accounts are accurate and meaningful, and information contained in the accounts is accurate and relevant

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills, plus excellent organisation skills 
• Computer literate (experience in Google Drive, Sheets and Docs preferable)
• Technical financial acumen 
• Proven organisational skills
• Resilience 
• Able to perform under pressure
• Manage deadlines and meet them
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Responsible, accountable and dedicated
• Leadership skills

Specific Requirements:

• Clear health record
• Clear criminal record
• Clear credit record
• Contactable references 
• Vaccinated against covid-19 or prepared to be vaccinated prior to commencing job

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Job Description
Part time Physiotherapist needed at Tokai Physiotherapy Inc. The successful incumbent will assist in the sub-acute facility in conjunction with the current Physiotherapists based there.Tokai Estate is a spectacular 60 bed fully accredited sub-acute facility providing high quality care to patients of all ages.

Purpose: Provide efficient and effective Physiotherapy services at Tokai Estate to a variety of patients, post surgery or acute hospitalisation (eg. stroke, total hip replacement, spinal surgery, dementia). To develop specialised skills in all aspects of rehabilitation and contribute to developing and maintaining an effective and evidence based service. 
The treatment goal is to improve the medical and overall patient outcome during the physical rehabilitation period and to facilitate a safe and medically stable discharge, with the appropriate level of care. This involves working closely with a multidisciplinary team (doctors, occupational therapist, speech therapist, social worker, dietician)

Requirements:

• Physiotherapist with a BSc degree
• HPCSA registration
• Must have malpractice insurance
• Experience working in an acute/sub-acute environment
• Willing to work within a multidisciplinary and nursing team environment
• Team player, trustworthy, passionate 
• Be able to travel to Tokai
• Own transport
• Solid and positive references
• Clear criminal record

Working hours:  12 Days per month, Thursday to Tuesday (including weekends) from 08h30 to 17h30 with a 45minute lunch break.

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Job Description
The Faircape Group owns and manages six luxury lifestyle villages with state of the art and technologically advanced Healthcare Centres at each village. We are seeking a Maintenance Assistant at Onrus Manor to assist in keeping the buildings and common areas of the Village in good repair.

If you would like to work for a dynamic and reputable retirement group then this is the job for you. The successful applicant will be required to reside in the Onrus / Hermanus area.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Complete all maintenance as per the rosters and schedules that govern the maintenance of the Village
• Keep all roofs, gutters and exteriors in good repair
• Respond to Residents requests as co-ordinated by the Maintenance Manager
• Do all small plumbing, electrical, painting and repair jobs required within the Village
• Ensure that plant and tools are well looked after
• Abide by all health and safety rules
• Property and equipment maintenance 
• Prioritise the safety of residents and fellow employees 

Qualifications:

• Grade 12

Experience and Knowledge:

• Relevant maintenance experience, basic plumbing, carpentry, painting and electrical

Skills and Attributes

• Good communication skills
• Neat presentation
• Patience and the ability to work with the elderly

 Specific Requirements:

• Clear health record
• Clear criminal record
• Clear credit record
• Contactable references
• Vaccinated against covid-19 or prepared to be vaccinated prior to commencing work

Normal working hours are Mondays to Fridays from 08h00 until 17h00 with a 45 minute lunch break. The company allows employees, by approval of the direct manager, to work flexi time between 07h00 and 18h00.
Salary on offer from R 6 500.00 Cost to Company per month.

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Job Description
The Faircape Group owns and manages six luxury lifestyle / retirement villages throughout the Western Cape.We are looking for an energetic, competent and experienced Estate Manager at our Onrus Manor facility to assist with the management and general well being of this exclusive village.    

You will work with Faircape ensuring compliance, assessing current working and business practices, implementing effective maintenance programmes for continual improvement and sustainability of the Estate and the Healthcare Centre.

This role will implement the maintenance programmes, continual improvement plans for the Estate and Healthcare Centre and the effective management of all the relevant term contractors and suppliers.

You will be responsible for ensuring that this world class Lifestyle Estate and Healthcare Centre is maintained to the highest possible standards by implementing and sustaining efficient and effective management and safety processes.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

Property and Equipment Management

• Be instrumental in directing the coordinating, planning and of all essential amenities and services such  as security,  gardens, waste disposal, recycling, etc.
• Implement the strategic planning of projects, systems and future development. 

Service Delivery 

• Demonstrate  and  promote a strong service and professional ethos throughout all staff and contractors to maintain the highest levels of service delivery.
• Be responsible for the management of the maintenance assistants and ordinate day-to-day duties.
• Identify required Estate maintenance and manage progression.
• Supervise and  prioritise tasks projects.
• Coordinate and supervise resident maintenance requests timeously proactively.
• Comply with company rosters and schedules to drive the efficiency of service delivery.
• Manage requisition system for Body Corporate and Health Care.  
• Authorise requisitions and follow up delivery.

Contractor and Supplier Management 

• Facilitate communication between management and contractors to ensure streamlined service delivery.
• Supervise security, garden service and on-site maintenance contractors.      
• Manage the service delivery of agreed external service provider’s SLA and deliver feedback to provider should service not be provided as per agreement or in the case of any staff issues that might occur 

Staff Management  

• Manage the driver 
• Monitor staff attendance through daily clock to pay systems.
• Monitor staff holidays and ensure the normal functioning of tasks during these times through allocation of duties.
• Participate with the HR department in recruitment and selection of staff.
• Manage staff time owing where applicable in communication with payroll.
• Encourage your staff to maximise their potential through leadership, training, support and guidance.

 Management and Collaboration

• Prepare reports and recommendations to the Village Manager for discussion at trustee and management meetings. 
• Abide by company policies and processes. 

Leadership and Relationships

• Promote good communication as part of the management team in the Estate among residents, staff, tenants and visitors. 
• Execute duties by effective, sensitive and information communication with staff members, contractors, management, residents and authorities and by fostering strong relationships with all these stakeholders.
• Manage change and lead to ensure minimum disruption to core activities, e.g. disruption during renovations and ongoing development.

Health and Safety 

• Conduct regular iPad audits and ensure that all  non-compliance  items  are resolved as quickly as possible.
• Convene and chair monthly Health & Safety Meetings.
• Ensure all   involved parties and stakeholders are regularly informed of updated processes/changes, i.e. emergency services, security, elected emergency staff and resident volunteers, etc.
• Conduct regular Village “Walk-Abouts” and be proactive in identifying possible hazards and implementing solutions.
• Prioritise the safety of residents and employees.
• Be available for emergency situations, e.g. evacuations, etc.
• Manage Security Contractors and check reporting systems, implement and continually update the Security Operating Plan for the Estate

Qualifications:

• Grade 12
• Tertiary qualification as advantage 

Experience and Knowledge:

• Experience in management of systems and procedures, also the implementation thereof; solid experience in a management and leadership position, management of service providers and SLA’s, health and safety, experience in maintenance and basic building knowledge

Skills and Attributes

• Computer literate (experience in Google Drive, Sheets and Docs preferable)
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Efficient, able to multi-task and willing to be a team-player. 
• Strong admin skills 
• Able to perform under pressure
• Deadline driven
• Time management
• Project management 

Specific Requirements

• Solid and positive references
• Clear health record
• Clear credit record
• No criminal record
• Normal working hours are Mondays to Fridays from 08h00 until 17h00 with a 45 minute lunch break. The company allows employees, by approval of the direct manager, to work flexi time between 07h00 and 18h00.

Salary on offer from R 25 000.00 Cost to Company per month.

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Job Description
The Faircape Group constitutes a group of companies with interests in a number of activities including Healthcare, Retirement Holdings, Telecommunications and an ISP, Utility Management, infrastructure installation, Property Management and related activities.

We are looking for a strong technical professional to join our dynamic company and provide the vision and roadmap for our IT division.  The Senior IT Manager will drive continuous improvement and be responsible for overseeing our technology infrastructures and operations.  The successful candidate will also be responsible for ensuring the ISP’s network is performing, resilient and amplifying. 

Duties will include but are not limited to the following:

• Analyse business needs presented by users and recommend technical solutions with completion timeline
• Maintain organisation’s effectiveness and efficiency by defining, delivering, and supporting strategic plans
• Direct research in emerging technology by studying organisation goals, strategies, practices, and user projects
• Monitor performance of information technology systems to determine cost and productivity levels, and to make recommendations for improving the IT infrastructure
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues related to internal IT
• Ensuring the company’s IT equipment (PC’s, laptops, phones, WIFI) is up to date and functioning

Support 

• Google Suite Management and administration of the components thereof
• Support and upkeep of company websites
• Network health and upgrades, support and changes
• Upkeep of VOIP platform
• Ensure that all backups work optimally

Projects

• Planning, Implementing & Expanding the network
• Overseeing and determining timeframes for major IT projects including system updates, upgrades, migrations and outages
• New fibre rollouts, planning, budgeting, ordering, configuring
• Customer base growth
• Integration with other business units

Maintenance 

• Identify and plan network changes and upgrades
• Ongoing maintenance of systems and networks to support the group and both commercial and residential clients
• Scheduled changes
• Google Suite cleanups and ongoing maintenance
• New network hardware procurement

Business Unit Support 

• Manage network equipment stock levels and ensure that stock levels are sufficient for the business unit to perform both customer installations or infrastructure upgrades or repairs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or equivalent

Experience and knowledge

• Proven work experience in a similar role
• Experience leading and managing large IT projects and rolling out IT infrastructures across various technologies
• ISP or telecommunications background
• Layer 2 protocols such as Vlans and including QinQ / Selective QinQ to support an open access fibre network
• IPv4 and IPv6 addressing and subnetting
• Routing protocols, e.g. OSPF and BGP
• Routing filters
• Tunnelling, e.g. EOIP / PPTP etc.
• Brands such as Juniper, Mikrotik, Cisco, Dell, HP, Ubiquiti
• Peering relationships
• Technical IT based experience (Phones, laptops, PC’s, VOIP, WIFI etc)

Skills and attributes

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Proven organisational and administration skills
• Customer service orientated - ensuring corporate and residential customers are happy
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously 
• Project Management skills
• Ability to manage a team
• Able to work well within a team and individually
• Deadline driven
• Results oriented, high energy, self-motivated
• Ability to convey technical knowledge, liaise with providers and deal with issues proactively

Specific requirements

• Must have a valid drivers licence and reliable vehicle
• Clear health record
• Clear criminal record
• Clear credit record
• Contactable references
• Vaccinated against covid-19 or prepared to be vaccinated prior to commencing work

Working hours are Mondays to Fridays from 08h00 to 17h00 with a 45 minute lunch break.  Due to the nature of the position, you will be required to be on call on a rotational basis.
With centrally located and modern offices just across from Cavendish in Claremont, we are offering a salary from R 80 000 cost to company per month.