Retirement Village Operations Manager: Bloemfontein

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**Overview** This role is for a Retirement Village Operations Manager based in Bloemfontein, recruited by FS Personnel Recruitment. The position involves overseeing the complete operational, administrative, and service delivery aspects of a retirement facility. The salary offered is R30 000–R35 000 cost-to-company per month, which will be determined based on experience. The working week is 40 hours, with an additional requirement for telephone availability one weekend per month. **What you will do** * Oversee the overall operations, administration and service delivery of the facility. * Manage staff, service departments, contractors and external service providers. * Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, policies and regulatory requirements. * Oversee financial administration, budgeting, reporting and cost control. * Manage resident admissions, accommodation enquiries, complaints and family relations. * Oversee building maintenance, facilities, equipment, security and safety. * Coordinate management meetings and report to the Board of Management. * Drive marketing, fundraising, community engagement and financial sustainability. * Coordinate administrative processes relating to the planned new development. * Ensure residents’ rights, dignity, safety and well-being are protected. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Proven management and administrative experience. * Strong leadership, organisational and problem-solving skills. * Experience in staff management, operational oversight and stakeholder relations. * Excellent communication and conflict-resolution abilities. * Sound financial management and budgeting skills. * The ability to work independently, manage multiple responsibilities and make sound decisions. * A professional, compassionate and practical approach to managing a resident-focused environment. * Must be able to work on-site in Bloemfontein. * No accommodation is available on site. * Fluently in English and Afrikaans. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is an individual with proven management and administrative experience, particularly in staff management, operational oversight, and stakeholder relations. They should demonstrate strong leadership, organisational, and problem-solving capabilities, alongside excellent communication and conflict-resolution abilities. The candidate must possess sound financial management and budgeting skills. Essential traits include the ability to work independently, manage multiple responsibilities effectively, and make sound decisions. A professional, compassionate, and practical approach to managing a resident-focused environment is required. Furthermore, candidates must be prepared to work on-site in Bloemfontein and be fluent in both English and Afrikaans. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/retirement-village-operations-manager-bloemfontein-fs-personnel-recruitment Source: myjobmag

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