Compensation & Benefits Consultant - Sandton at Growthpoint Properties

Job Purpose

• Conducts strategic management of the property assets by maximizing capital value and net income for specific set of properties in a specific geographic node.

Role Location

• Growthpoint Head Office in Sandton, Johannesburg. The portfolio of properties is in Johannesburg.

Working Conditions

• Ability to work after hours and on weekends when required. 
• Must be willing to a hands-on approach to inspect the properties, and to meet with tenants and colleges. 

Reporting Manager

• The Asset Manager reports to the Head of Asset Management, for the Office Sector.

Direct Subordinates

No direct subordinates. 
Budget Responsibility

• Fully responsible for compiling the consolidated budget for the portfolio of Office properties and manage / monitor the performance of budget throughout the year. Presentation of this budget to the Head of Asset Management.

Duties and responsibilities

• Strategic financial performance with emphasis on maximizing the net income growth of the Office portfolio and achieving budget. The goal is to achieve above market returns for the portfolio.
• Fully responsible for aligning operational performance and excellence of Office sector in conjunction with sector heads, property management in accordance with the organisational objectives.
• Authorisation of appropriate Capex spend to enhance the portfolio.
• Facilitate the deal making process for the Office portfolio by guiding property management accordingly.
• Negotiating, structuring and concluding strategic deals.
• Fully responsible for strategic management and growth of assets principally through identifying acquisition, development and disposal opportunities including conducting due diligence. Presentation of these initiatives to the Growthpoint Deal Forum.
• Promotion of sustainability and energy generation initiatives within the portfolio.
• Ensure that company goals and objectives are aligned with asset management business plan and property management’s business plan.
• Maintain and grow tenant relations with tenants.
• New development and new business opportunity guidance.
• Facilitate business to business opportunities in the sector and Growthpoint as a whole.

Requirements
Experience 

• Minimum 10 years within Property Management with a minimum of 5 years’ office sector experience.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the full spectrum of property management i.e., financial, marketing, administrative and technical components of properties.
• Sound knowledge of the business environment, the relevant role players within the business and their key responsibilities and outcomes i.e., market indicators.
• Legislation: knowledge and compliance to Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
• Asset management and financial accounting principles.
• Knowledge of Commercial leasing and lease agreements.
• Property and property contract related legislation.

Qualifications

• Appropriate degree or similar qualification in Property Management and /or financial management.

Competencies

• Must be analytical
• Must have the ability to negotiate with role players and arrive at a win-win situation in the best interest of the organization and the negotiating parties
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively and efficiently at all levels in the company and to accurately give an account of information pertaining to the performance of outputs
• Must have the ability to utilize the correct compute software and the relevant functionality applicable to the outcomes required 
• Must have the ability to manage conflict 
• Must have experience in successfully managing and mentoring people.
• Must have the ability to plan, organize, lead and control in the work environment to achieve business objectives
• Must have good presentation skills
• Must have good interpersonal skills 
• Must have the ability to manage time effectively
• Must have the ability to identify and manage risk