Key Responsibilities

Regional Property Leadership

• Lead and develop Property Management, Administration and Operations teams
• Drive operational excellence across the regional portfolio
• Develop and implement strategic operational plans
• Improve business performance and service delivery
• Coach and mentor high-performing property professionals

Portfolio Management

• Manage a diverse commercial property portfolio
• Maximise occupancy, rental income and asset performance
• Protect and enhance long-term property value
• Drive tenant retention and customer satisfaction
• Identify opportunities to improve portfolio performance

Financial Management

• Prepare and manage annual operating budgets
• Control CAPEX and OPEX expenditure
• Manage rental income and operating costs
• Analyse financial performance and reporting
• Identify cost-saving initiatives and operational efficiencies

Property Operations

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the regional portfolio
• Ensure service level agreements are achieved
• Monitor contractor performance
• Drive operational best practice across all properties
• Ensure exceptional tenant service delivery

Facilities & Maintenance

• Oversee preventative and reactive maintenance programmes
• Manage refurbishment and capital improvement projects
• Monitor contractor quality and performance
• Ensure maintenance budgets are effectively managed
• Protect the long-term integrity of all assets

Tenant & Lease Management

• Build and maintain strong tenant relationships
• Manage lease compliance and tenant satisfaction
• Oversee rental collections and credit control
• Manage arrears recovery processes
• Ensure utilities recoveries and operational efficiencies

Business Development

• Identify new Property Management opportunities
• Support business growth initiatives
• Build relationships with landlords and investors
• Expand third-party property management opportunities
• Contribute to portfolio growth strategies

Risk, Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation
• Manage operational and financial risk
• Implement governance and compliance frameworks
• Monitor audit findings and corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations

Reporting

• Prepare executive management reports
• Analyse regional operational and financial performance
• Monitor portfolio KPIs
• Present recommendations for business improvement
• Report on portfolio growth opportunities

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Property Studies, Property Management or a related qualification
• Minimum 8–10 years' Commercial Property Management experience
• Minimum 4–6 years' management experience
• Proven experience managing a commercial property portfolio
• Strong commercial and financial acumen
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience managing CAPEX and OPEX budgets
• Strong understanding of commercial lease agreements
• Valid South African driver's licence

Highly Advantageous

• Commercial Property experience
• Retail Property Management
• Industrial Property Management
• Property Investment
• Asset Management
• Facilities Management
• Portfolio Management
• Credit Control
• Utilities Management
• Contractor Management
• Business Development
• Financial Analysis
• Budget Management
• Risk Management

Key Skills

• Regional Property Manager
• Commercial Property Management
• Property Portfolio Management
• Property Investment
• Asset Management
• Facilities Management
• Operations Management
• Commercial Leasing
• Lease Administration
• Property Operations
• Financial Management
• Budget Management
• CAPEX Management
• OPEX Management
• Credit Control
• Rental Collections
• Utilities Management
• Building Maintenance
• Contractor Management
• Project Management
• Risk Management
• Compliance
• Leadership
• Stakeholder Management
• Business Development

Why Join This Opportunity?

• Join a respected Property Investment and Property Management Company
• Lead a high-performing commercial property portfolio
• Drive strategic operational and financial performance
• Work with experienced property professionals
• Influence portfolio growth and investment performance
• Enjoy long-term career progression within a growing organisation
• Be part of a business committed to operational excellence and asset optimisation

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