Property Specialist - Durban at Durban University of Technology

Minimum Requirements:

• Degree in Finance/Commerce/Business
• 5 years’ experience in Commercial /compliance/contract management environment
• Proven work experience as similar role
• Driver’s license Understanding compliance, financials, and contract management. Leases and rentals
• Full of policies and compliance, norms and standards of facilities management and its financial aspects
• In depth knowledge of all rules and regulations surrounding property management
• Competency in MS Office and relevant databases and software

 Summary of Duties (but not limited to):

• Compile commercial plans and guidelines for space utilization and develop criteria for allocation.
• Oversee property contracts and ensure compliance with university policies around utilization.
• Create Accomplish financial goals and report periodically on financial performance.
• Source and build relationships with prospective clients to expand business opportunities.
• Negotiate lease/contracts and contractors for rental of properties and develop the framework for space management and rentals.
• Regular communications with stakeholders and tenants including prospective tenants.
• Advertise and market vacant spaces to attract tenants.
• Collect receivable accounts and handle operating expenses.
• Visit rental properties and perform inspections of the interior or exterior of the building.
• Use downtime in their office to schedule maintenance repairs and research potential changes to housing laws and regulations.
• Develop and manage annual budgets by forecasting requirements and analyzing variances, data, and trends.
• Responsible for performing inspections after tenants leave to make sure they didn’t cause any damage to the property during the time of their lease.
• Reporting
• Property Managers may receive calls after business hours if one of their rental properties experiences a water leak or another serious problem.