The Village Manager is responsible for the smooth administrative running of the Village to maintain its status as a premier retirement complex in Pietermaritzburg district. The Village Manager is expected to manage all administrative aspects of the Village in accordance with the Communities Vision, Mission, and current policies. The incumbent will need to be a well-rounded manager with excellent people skills. The job description gives an overview of the tasks that could reasonably be expected to ensure the smooth running of the Village.Objectives:Liaison with residentsLiaison with the Chairperson of the Village Management Committee (VMC), the Village Management Association(VMA) and the CEO and staffAdministration of Community assets within the VillagePersonnel managementManagement of Support ServicesNew projects within the villageQualifications:Minimum educational qualification: Matric plus a suitable tertiary educationMinimum experience: 10 years, at least 5 in a senior role within a care facility or within the service industry.Behavioural/interpersonal skills required:To be able to communicate with people at all levels and of all types/personalities, in a calm, but quietly assertive mannerTo be able to demonstrate patience, empathy and compassion, and to have a sense of humourTo be professional at all times, and to provide model leadership behaviourTo energetically lead the community and staffTo be a dynamic member of the management teamTo show vision and initiative, and to be proactive in solving problemsTo be able to work under pressure and to make decisions assertively, with an awareness of their consequencesTo be able to bring out the best in the staff that they manage.Technical skills required:Knowledge of standard office and administrative systems, and general maintenance issuesComputer literacy and competence with MS Word and MS ExcelThe ability to learn and use novel computer softwareThe ability to write reports, prepare minutes, prepare budgets and read financial statements.A valid driver s license.