Key Responsibilities
Portfolio Management & Asset Performance
- Manage the day-to-day operations of approximately 12–15 retail and commercial properties
- Drive portfolio performance, operational efficiency, and tenant satisfaction
- Ensure company-owned assets are maintained to the highest operational standards
- Conduct regular property inspections and implement operational improvements
- Protect and enhance the long-term value of the property portfolio
Tenant & Leasing Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with tenants and key stakeholders
- Work closely with the Leasing Team to maximise occupancy and improve tenant retention
- Support lease negotiations, tenant installations, renewals, and handovers
- Resolve tenant operational matters efficiently and professionally
- Assist in implementing leasing strategies to improve portfolio performance
Property Operations & Maintenance
- Oversee preventative and reactive maintenance across the portfolio
- Manage contractors, suppliers, and service providers
- Monitor contractor performance against agreed service level agreements (SLAs)
- Coordinate repairs, maintenance projects, and capital improvements
- Ensure buildings remain operational, compliant, and professionally maintained
Financial & Commercial Management
- Prepare and manage annual operational budgets
- Monitor operating expenditure and identify cost-saving opportunities
- Review financial performance and operational reports
- Support procurement processes, tenders, and supplier negotiations
- Ensure effective cost control while maintaining service standards
Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with OH&S legislation, statutory requirements, and building regulations
- Maintain compliance certifications across the portfolio
- Conduct risk assessments and implement preventative maintenance programmes
- Manage insurance claims and operational risk incidents
Leadership & Stakeholder Management
- Lead and support on-site property teams and service providers
- Work collaboratively with Asset Management, Leasing, Finance, and Executive Management
- Mentor and develop property staff where required
- Deliver operational reporting and recommendations to senior management
Minimum Requirements
- Minimum 5–8 years' experience in commercial and retail property management
- Proven experience managing company-owned commercial and retail property portfolios
- Retail property management experience is essential
- Experience managing large property portfolios of multiple buildings
- Strong understanding of property operations, maintenance, leasing, and tenant management
- Experience managing contractors, suppliers, and operational budgets
- Knowledge of OH&S legislation and statutory compliance
- Valid driver's licence
Key Skills
- Portfolio Management
- Commercial & Retail Property Management
- Asset Performance Management
- Tenant Relationship Management
- Leasing Support & Occupancy Optimisation
- Budgeting & Financial Management
- Contractor & Facilities Management
- Compliance & Risk Management
- Leadership & Team Management
- Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
Why Apply?
- Join a respected property investment and management company
- Manage a high-profile portfolio of approximately 100,000m² GLA
- Oversee 12–15 company-owned retail and commercial properties
- Work closely with Executive Management and Leasing teams
- Drive operational excellence and portfolio performance
- Excellent opportunity to influence strategy and grow within a leading property organisation
Location
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa