Contracts Manager - Cricket and Bowling Greens

Job Context

Servest Landscaping & Turf, a division of Servest, has a vacancy for a Contracts Manager to join the Cape Town team. The Contracts Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing landscaping and turf maintenance contract, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services and world-class playing surfaces.

The role includes managing on-site teams, coordinating daily operations, maintaining strong client relationships, monitoring service standards, managing staff and resources, and ensuring that all contractual requirements are met.

The successful candidate will report directly to the Branch Manager.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12
• Sport Turf Maintenance Level 4 or equivalent
• Must have minimum of 5 years experience in managing Cricket Facilities and Sports Fields to an International Standards
• Must have major sports event experience in the setup, implementation and execution for International Sport Events
• Must have a good Irrigation knowledge
• A strong mechanical background will be beneficial
• Will be required to formulate quotes and do weekly and monthly reports which requires a sound computer literacy (MS office)
• Effectively Manage staff on site
• Financial experience – specific to Site budgeting & cost control
• Strong administration and organisational skill-set would be more beneficial employing from within Servest having prior knowledge of our systems
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Must be task-driven and possess strong problem-solving skills
• Must be able to deal with high-profile, demanding clientele and be willing to work weekends, depending on sporting events taking place

Duties & Responsibilities

• Cooperate and communicate effectively with people at all levels.
• Manage subordinates in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Manage employees by allocating tasks and effectively managing the on-site team.
• Manage and prepare world-class playing surfaces.
• Maintain close weekly communication with line management.
• Perform ad hoc duties as required by management, including overtime and weekend work.
• Conduct regular site walkabouts and compile relevant reports.
• Complete machinery checklists and submit reports to the Manager.
• Initiate and manage staff disciplinary processes in accordance with company procedures.
• Liaise with clients and proactively report any issues to the Manager before they escalate.
• Maintain accurate daily attendance records and submit them to the Manager for payroll processing.
• Conduct monthly customised client audits and surveys.