Current Vacancies at Growthpoint Properties

Duties and responsibilities

Health and Safety

• Monitor and control health and safety compliance in the organization as per the relevant laws and regulations.
• Monitor and control health and safety compliance as per Growthpoint's policies and procedures.
• Advise the board and executive management on laws and regulations related to health and safety.
• Develop and establish health and safety policies and procedures for the organisation.
• Carry out health and safety inspections and internal audits to provide assurance to executive management and board.
• Ensure that business has developed and implemented preventive measures and mitigating controls to address the health and safety inspection findings.
• Investigate and report accidents and near misses to executive management with actions taken to mitigate the events identified.
• Keep records of all health and safety events, training and drills.
• Conduct and coordinate training of employees on health and safety related issues assisted by HR Learning and Development.
• Ensure that Growthpoint has Health and Safety Management System to coordinate and manage health and safety activities across the organisation.

Insurance

• Assist the business with registering first claims and 3rd party claims with AON and liaising with Assessors.
• Review insurance claims for eligibility, irregularities, accuracy, and completeness and requests additional information, where necessary. Follow up on the claims submitted to AON and provide feedback to the business. Accurate & timeous communication and relationship building with insurance brokers, insurers and the business. Ensure compliance with the insurance claims process as detailed in Growthpoint Insurance Manual. Conduct internal building inspections, prepare findings report and share with business. Handle and follow up on claims queries, general enquiries as well as building surveys’ findings. Review insurance policies at renewal stage and ensuring necessary amendments are made. Assist the business with the processing and allocation of the recoveries and settlements.
• Maintain updated records and prepare required reports for reporting to executive management and Risk Management Committee.
• Understand and monitor Growthpoint insurance programme, insurance policies, and procedures, insurance investigation and litigation management, resolution & outcome management and the delivery of insurance information.

Requirements

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ industry related experience and sound knowledge of health and safety.
• Working knowledge of laws and regulations relating to the environment and workplace health and safety.
• Working knowledge of emergency and safety procedures.
• Sound knowledge of short-term insurance.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work according to need and urgency.
• Experience in MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Advantageous

• 10+ years’ experience in a similar function/property industry.
• Strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• NQF Level 7 Diploma or Degree in Health & Safety.

Advantageous

• Diploma or Degree in Insurance Management 

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Duties and responsibilities

Corporate Social Investment (CSI)

• Responsible for the development and communication of corporate-wide social responsibility policies and strategy 
• Review and respond to all funding proposals from Section 21 companies and recommend projects to the head of CSR
• Manage data collection and develop content for quarterly and bi-annual reporting including social performance highlights, case studies, and graphs
• Liaise with the marketing and communications department regarding all promotional material related to CSI activities for publication in the internal newsletter and external publications
• Conduct site visits to potential projects to build relationships
• Manage existing initiatives and relationships 
• Develop and implement systems and processes for improved impact measurement and reporting 
• Put in place metrics to monitor the progress/social return on our funding 
• Explore opportunities to link programmes to our other projects and communities that we operate in
• Maintaining research databases by analysing, documenting, and communicating assessment results to necessary parties
• Manage the staff engagement initiatives for the company
• Manage new and existing stakeholder relationships as it relates to CSR

Transformation

• Assist with the development and implementation of the transformation strategy
• Assist in driving the process of B-BBEE transformation 
• Manage the internal communication of the BEE scorecard
• Oversee BEE accreditation process and audit
• Provide a review and analysis for quarterly management packs on the transformation status

Sustainability and investor disclosure reporting

• Support the reviewing of information needed for sustainability disclosure as it relates to CSR
• Liaise with the marketing and communications department to ensure website is updated with the latest CSR information 
• Cross functional collation of CSR information for input into the Annual Integrated Report and ensure information is disclosed correctly 

Admin and reporting

• Preparing and monitoring the CSI management accounts by comparing and analysing actual results with plans and forecasts
• Delivery of all reporting requirements to the Head of CSR (for SET, EXCO and Board

Requirements

Experience 

• 5 years’ experience in a CSI/CSR environment 
• Working knowledge in implementing transformation strategies.
• Appropriate people management experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Social Science Degree or a relevant bachelor’s degree  

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Duties and responsibilities

• Market their properties in conjunction with the Letting Division.
• Ensure their buildings are maintained to appropriate standards.
• Ensure tenants leases are renewed in conjunction with the Letting Division, rents collected and that tenants are retained.
• Ensure tenant installations and criteria (needs analysis) are conducted and attended to timeously and within budget and expectation.
• Ensuring that all documentation procedures are correct and manage outstanding leases and tenant correspondence.
• Approve expenses letting deals and tenant installations within authority levels.
• Manage utility recoveries.
• Manage SBU meetings including production of minutes.
• Manage arrears.
• Prepare renewal sheets with information on current and budgeted charges.
• Monthly reporting on GLA / vacancy movements.
• Take part in staff Performance reviews.
• Management of SBU staff.
• Management of capex alongside the Facility Manager.
• Management of risk alongside the Facility Manager.
• Management of legal alongside the credit controller.
• Participation in development related matters.

Requirements

Experience 

• Three to five years of property management experience in industrial sector.
• Appropriate people management experience is essential.

Qualifications

• B. Com or appropriate degree.

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Duties and responsibilities

• Logging and tracking of incidents and requests.
• Perform initial investigation, assign ticket priorities and follow each ticket through to resolution and ticket closure.
• Analyse incidents to determine problems and driving the problem management process to address root causes.
• Escalate to IT internal and vendors resources where necessary.
• Ensure that Service Levels Agreements are maintained between business teams and IT.
• Provide data, reporting and insights on service desk trends, informing strategies for improvement.
• User profile/security maintenance on all applications.
• Organize, manage, facilitate training for users.
• Collaborate with internal IT technical team and vendors to assist end-users and stakeholders to resolve queries and ensure achievement of all business objectives.
• Assist with system check after changes made that affect Application
• Create and update E-content for applications. Chief Information
• Innovation (Process, System improvement or new features and functionality)
• Implementation of new processes and updating of current.
• Documentation of SOP’s.
• Periodic DR tests for Applications.
• Circulate communications to users regarding Application updates
• Perform secondary duties for System Administration which includes:
• Maintain Security permissions (Roles/Users/Entities)
• Add new ledger code
• Add property
• Add new legal entity (e.g. Division or Landlord)
• Other master data related maintenance (e.g. Group Roll Up / report grouping changes)
• Perform Month end Procedures (Invoice/Statement/GL Close/Projection Close)

Requirements

Experience & Qualifications

• National Diploma in IT /BSc Degree.
• 3 years’ experience in providing help desk support.

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Duties and responsibilities

Solar Energy Operations

• Develop and execute strategies to enhance energy efficiency, reduce electricity costs, and ensure sustainability across all sectors (retail, industrial, office) and including Growthpoint Investment Partners.
• Ensure optimal performance of existing rooftop solar installations. This includes:
• Overseeing operations and maintenance service level agreements.
• Setting and managing performance budgets for all installations.
• Oversee the expansion of rooftop solar installations across the Growthpoint portfolio, ensuring integration into the Growthpoint Network Operations Centre (NOC) platform.
• Ensure all energy projects comply with regulations, industry standards, and environmental policies.

Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs)

• Implement and maintain power purchase agreements, coordinating with electricity and environmental traders as well as utility management companies to ensure compliance and optimal performance. 
• Ensure the seamless integration of new and existing energy agreements to ensure cost efficiency and reliability.

Energy efficiency and sustainability

• Identify and execute initiatives aimed at reducing the organisations carbon footprint and electricity consumption.
• Propose new renewable energy projects and continuously seek ways to improve energy efficiency across all operational sectors.

Reporting

• Prepare and deliver board reports and presentations on energy performance and sustainability initiatives.
• Report to the Growthpoint sustainability forum, which includes senior management.

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including energy suppliers, contractors, and sustainability experts.
• Represent the company at industry conferences and forums to discuss energy strategies and achievements.

Team Leadership

• Lead a team responsible for energy projects, providing direction, mentorship and support to ensure high performance.

Requirements

Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of both renewable energy construction (rooftop solar and large-scale installations) and power purchase agreements.

Job Specific Skills

• Strategic and Analytical thinking
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to analyse data and present findings to senior management.
• Leadership skills
• Resilience

Experience

• 7-10 years of relevant experience in renewable energy, electrical engineering, or mechanical engineering, with a strong focus on solar and PPA implementation.
• Stakeholder Management experience (essential)
• Experience with power purchase agreements and energy procurement. 
• Proven leadership experience in managing teams, setting performance goals, and ensuring high levels of accountability and collaboration. Ability to drive a high-performance team culture.

Qualifications

• B.Eng. (Electrical or Mechanical).

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Duties and responsibilities

Budget Management

• To prepare, manage and load the technical budget (Capex and R&M) including forecasts and budget variance reports.
• To prepare required technical and financial reports and feedback to management.

Asset Maintenance and Management

• To set and implement planned / preventative / emergency maintenance in conjunction with the Line Managers and Facility Managers, as well as disaster and emergency planning.
• To manage both “hard” and “soft” services, monitoring the quality of services and deliverables including monthly KPI management provided by suppliers, ensuring they are within budget by negotiating the most advantageous pricing structure.
• To ensure that life cycle planning and preventative maintenance plans over a 3–5- year period are set for property under management.
• To ensure effective asset control by setting and managing the asset register, on the Growthpoint Management Service Desk (GMSD).
• Oversee and control all maintenance/stock control inventory / spares and tools.
• To implement energy saving programs (‘green’ principles), environmental and sustainability methodology.
• Effective management of the utilization of municipal and utility management to ensure optimum recovery ratios.
• Monthly management of utility reports, including billings and associated meetings with utility consultants, as well as implementation to resolve issues.
• Manage and scrutinise monthly and daily solar performance and reports (if applicable).
• To conduct inspections, including technical, housekeeping, service contract and take on and take back inspections.
• Manage borehole installations to optimal performance and the reporting thereof.
• Assume responsibility for the security of all the Centre facilities.
• Identify security threats and develop action plans for the prevention of incidents.
• Establish and maintain security systems for the Centre and tenants.
• Establish and maintain security information network.
• Liaise with SAPS and other local authorities.
• Establish and practice regular emergency and evacuation plans of the Centre.
• Ensure all buildings, grounds and equipment are maintained and in optimal working condition.
• Stay abreast of changing technical market trends.

Health and Safety/Risk Management

• To ensure that compliance is maintained with building and statutory regulations, as per the Health and Safety Act and ASIB requirements.
• Ensure all internal systems are updated.
• To register and monitor insurance processes to finality.

Procurement

• To contribute to the specifications to SLAs for approved service providers in conjunction with the Procurement team, including company procurement strategy.
• Ensure all contractors appointed are in line with Procurement policies.

Administration and Process Management

• Assist in developing policies and procedures for Centre operations.
• Ensure all administrative functions required of the role.

People Management

• Skills development - Identify skills gaps as well as the required training for the team members in your team and mentor them.
• Manage and coordinate staff activities and deliverables, implementing work schedules and effectively using the company performance and development management system.
• Drive the overall engagement and alignment of the team.

Customer relations

• To manage and respond timeously to technical complaints and queries received from clients and identify trends in complaints.
• To manage the relationship with the tenants, including tenant installations and asserting budgetary control.

Requirements

Experience

• Minimum 5 years Property or Built Environment experience within a Retail shopping centre environment.
• Experience with Solar installations and Generators.
• Experience in working with Local Economic Development or Business Forums.

Qualifications

• A Diploma or Degree in Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering/ Building Science/ Facilities Management.