Senior Sectional Title Property Portfolio Manager at Faircape Group

FMS Property Managers currently manages over  80 sectional title schemes and homeowner associations.  As we are a Western Cape based Company, our focus is primarily on the Western Cape region, stretching from the CBD to the Overberg.

We regard ourselves as the market leader in the community schemes management field due to our competitive edge and cutting edge custom built property software, the ability to be innovative and to keep up-to-date with market needs and trends.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Sectional Title Portfolio Manager to effectively manage sectional title / homeowners' association properties. Our Portfolio Managers are supported by professional teams and departments such as legal, marketing, maintenance and services etc. With this support and a portfolio of approximately 15 to 20  buildings, our prime focus is to ensure that our Portfolio Managers have the opportunity to focus on relationship building.

An additional benefit of working for Faircape Management Services is that the Senior Sectional Title Portfolio Manager will only be required to work within working hours. No after-hour meetings.

If you would like a career in a structured, fast-paced, dynamic environment then we look forward to receiving your application.

Duties for this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Management of sectional title / homeowners community schemes
• Manage relationships with trustee and other stakeholders
• Attending trustee meetings and AGM’s 
• Ensuring that all documentation is accurate and ready for trustee and AGM meetings
• Ensure that all trustee meeting action items are attended to timeously
• Liaise with building managers for minor and major building works
• Under the instruction and with assistance from the Trustees, manage the employees of the Body Corporate / Homeowner Association responsibilities and tasks.
• Assist with Budget preparation and budget variance management
• Facilitate the compilation, additions and amendments to Conduct Rules and Management Rules, and lodging thereof with CSOS
• Work closely with the members of the body corporate / HOA to ensure overall compliance

Requirements

Qualification:

• Degree in property studies or a BCom would be advantageous
• Sectional title / Homeowners course advantageous (Paddocks)

Experience and knowledge:

• Knowledge of sectional title act and workings of a body corporate / homeowners association - Sectional Title experience is mandatory (minimum of three years)
• Basic financial knowledge and understanding (Budgeting, Understanding of Annual Financial Statements) 
• Proven track record of experience in a leadership  position 
• Understanding of insurance policies and compliance advantageous 

Skills and Attributes:

• Excellent communication skills
• Responsible, accountable and dedicated
• Ability to compile accurate reports and data capturing
• Proven organisational and administration skills
• Well presented, able to chair meetings with owners and trustees (confidence dealing with stakeholders))
• Customer service orientated
• Computer literate.Must be capable of managing emails and spreadsheets  
• Ability to work independently and in a team 
• Ability to take direction and implement team strategies 
• Ability to identify errors/risk 
• Positive attitude and outlook
• Deadline and compliance driven 

 Specific Requirements:

• Clear health record
• Clear credit record
• No criminal record
• Own transport
• Written employment/client references preferable
• Proven experience of 3 years in Sectional Title Management