Key Responsibilities

Executive Property Leadership

• Lead the national Property Management function
• Develop and implement operational strategies
• Drive operational excellence across the portfolio
• Align property operations with business objectives
• Lead and mentor regional property and facilities teams

Property Operations

• Oversee the day-to-day management of a national student accommodation portfolio
• Ensure operational policies and procedures are consistently implemented
• Improve operational efficiencies across all properties
• Monitor service delivery and customer satisfaction
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives

Facilities & Building Management

• Manage all Hard and Soft Facilities Management services
• Oversee preventative and reactive maintenance programmes
• Ensure buildings remain safe, compliant and operational
• Maintain asset quality across the portfolio
• Drive refurbishment and improvement initiatives

Compliance, Risk & Governance

• Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHS)
• Manage portfolio-wide risk mitigation strategies
• Ensure compliance with SANS Building Regulations
• Maintain statutory compliance across all properties
• Monitor contractor and supplier compliance

Project & CAPEX Management

• Manage CAPEX and OPEX programmes
• Oversee refurbishment and improvement projects
• Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget
• Review contractor performance
• Drive long-term asset preservation strategies

Financial Management

• Manage operational budgets
• Analyse expenditure and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Monitor financial performance across the portfolio
• Review monthly operational reports
• Support long-term financial planning

Asset Management

• Protect and enhance property asset value
• Monitor property performance and benchmarking
• Oversee maintenance planning
• Ensure accurate asset registers
• Improve long-term building sustainability

Stakeholder Management

• Build relationships with universities, bursary providers and institutional partners
• Manage contractor and supplier relationships
• Engage with parents and students where required
• Collaborate with executive management and Board members
• Deliver exceptional stakeholder service

Human Capital Leadership

• Lead and develop high-performing Property and Facilities teams
• Manage recruitment and succession planning
• Conduct performance reviews
• Coach and mentor management teams
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation and excellence

Reporting

• Prepare executive reports for the CFO and Board
• Analyse operational performance
• Report on compliance, maintenance and financial performance
• Present strategic recommendations
• Monitor portfolio KPIs and business performance

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in Property Management, Property Studies, Operations Management, Business Administration or a related field
• MBA or postgraduate qualification advantageous
• SAFMA membership advantageous
• Minimum 8–10 years' Operations Management experience
• Minimum 5–8 years' People Management experience
• Minimum 3–5 years' Project Management experience
• Extensive experience in Property Management or Facilities Management
• Strong commercial and financial acumen
• Knowledge of OHS legislation, SANS Building Regulations and SHEQ
• Experience managing CAPEX and OPEX budgets
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Valid South African driver's licence
• Willingness to travel nationally

Highly Advantageous

• Student Accommodation experience
• Multi-site Property Management
• National Portfolio Management
• Commercial Property experience
• Residential Property experience
• Asset Management
• Executive leadership experience
• Facilities Management
• Operational Governance
• Strategic Planning

Key Skills

• Executive Head of Property Management
• Property Executive
• National Property Manager
• Property Operations
• Student Accommodation
• Facilities Management
• Asset Management
• Operations Management
• Portfolio Management
• Property Portfolio
• CAPEX Management
• OPEX Management
• Project Management
• Building Maintenance
• Building Compliance
• OHS Compliance
• SHEQ
• SANS Regulations
• Contractor Management
• Budget Management
• Risk Management
• Strategic Planning
• Executive Leadership
• People Management
• Financial Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Operational Excellence

Why Join This Opportunity?

• Executive leadership role within a growing national student accommodation business
• Lead a nationally recognised student accommodation portfolio
• Influence strategic business decisions
• Drive operational excellence and asset performance
• Work closely with the Executive Team and Board
• Lead major capital projects and operational initiatives
• Excellent long-term career growth opportunities

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