Property Portfolio Manager at Faircape Group

Job Description

• Join FMS Property Managers - A Leader in Sectional Title Property Management within the Western Cape 
• Above-Market Salary | Commission on New Buildings | Senior-Level Support Structure
• Faircape Management Services (FMS) is a respected market leader in sectional title and homeowners’ association management, currently managing 90+ schemes across the Western Cape. Our success is built on professional excellence, innovation, and a highly structured internal support model that allows our Portfolio Managers to focus on what truly matters — their buildings and their clients.
• We are seeking a Senior Portfolio Manager – Sectional Title to join our established, forward-thinking team based in Claremont, Southern Suburbs of Cape Town.
• This is a senior role designed for an experienced professional who values service quality, consistency, and long-term trustee relationships — while being rewarded for performance and growth.

Why This Role Is Different

• Above-market base salary — we compensate for excellence.
• Commission on new buildings added to your portfolio – earn 20% of the management fee per new scheme, paid over and above your base salary
• Sustainable earning growth – commission remains in place for as long as the building is managed by you and retained by FMS
• Performance-led rewards – allocation and commission are based on clear, fair performance measures, recognising high standards and consistency
• Equitable portfolio allocation – buildings are allocated based on capacity, experience, performance, and location to ensure balance and long-term success
• No dilution of base salary – your base salary remains secure, with commission serving as a true upside for excellence and growth
• Defined, manageable portfolios — quality service over volume.

Extensive internal support structure that removes operational burden from the Portfolio Manager:

• Dedicated Legal Department
• In-house Maintenance Team
• Centralised Procurement Department
• Specialist Insurance Department
• Dedicated Finance Team
• Fully resourced HR Department
• This structure allows you to manage your portfolio holistically, focus on service delivery, compliance, and strategic oversight — and deliver consistently high standards without being stretched across functions.
• After-hours work is compensated at our standard hourly rate, with a strong emphasis on scheduling meetings during the day or early evenings to support work-life balance
• Modern, centrally located offices opposite Cavendish Square, Claremont.

Key Responsibilities

• Full management of sectional title and homeowners’ association portfolios
• Building and maintaining strong, professional relationships with trustees and stakeholders
• Attending trustee meetings and AGMs (±70% during office hours)
• Preparing and reviewing AGM and trustee documentation
• Ensuring trustee resolutions and action items are implemented timeously
• Liaising with building managers and contractors for maintenance and capital works
• Managing Body Corporate / HOA staff in conjunction with trustees
• Assisting with budgets and budget variance management alongside the finance team
• Managing Conduct & Management Rules, including CSOS submissions
• Ensuring compliance with the Sectional Titles Schemes Management Act and related legislation

Requirements

Qualifications (Advantageous)

• Degree in Property Studies or BCom
• Sectional Title / Homeowners’ Association qualification (e.g. Paddocks)

Experience & Knowledge

• Proven experience within as a portfolio manager 
• Proven experience managing trustee and AGM processes
• Strong understanding of sectional title legislation and compliance
• Solid financial understanding (budgets, AFS interpretation)
• Previous leadership or senior portfolio experience

Skills & Attributes

• Confident, professional communicator (verbal & written)
• Comfortable chairing meetings and engaging senior stakeholders
• Highly organised, detail-driven, and deadline-focused
• Service-oriented with strong relationship-management skills
• Able to work independently while collaborating within a team
• Technically proficient (email, spreadsheets, property management systems)
• Risk-aware with strong problem-solving ability

Specific Requirements:

• Clear health record
• Clear credit record
• No criminal record
• Own transport
• Written employment/client references required