Portfolio Manager - Umhlanga at Excellerate JHI

Main purpose / objective of the position:

• To manage a building / cluster of buildings by optimising the building's income stream by establishing and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships with tenants, manage and control personnel, service contractors, repairs, revamps, tenant installations, inspections and general building administration. To contribute towards the development and training of staff within the company.

Experience / Education:

• At least 5 years experience in the property / centre management industry. Minimum qualification Grade 12. A Business (marketing) or a property related tertiary qualification or equivalent relevant experience.

Skills required:

• People Management; Budgeting and Financial Management; IT Literacy – MS Office, MS Excel, Proptools, Nicor, database; Planning, Coordination and Organising; Networking; Presentation skills; Drivers License.

Knowledge required:

• Advanced Property / Centre management; Technical knowledge; Contract management; Financial management; In-depth knowledge of lease agreements; Understanding of cost budgeting; relevant Statutory requirements; Common law principles applicable to leasing; relevant sections of Labour Relations Act (1994); Debt Collectors Act (1998)

Competencies required:

• Problem Solving; Decision Making; Customer Relationship Building; Communication; Team Leadership; Assertiveness; Negotiation; Analytical Thinking; Tolerance for Stress; Resilience; Financial and Business Acumen.

Major drivers of work volume:

• Vacancies; geographical spread of portfolio; grading and complexity of buildings; lease renewals cycle; tenant/client requirements; profile of centres/buildings; number of owners; public relations and community involvement.

Closing Date 18 August 2023