Current Vacancies at Redefine Properties

Job Description

• Our Learnership Programme brings learners and leaders together, to build new pathways and to collaboratively find innovative, impactful solutions.
• We strive to offer young people the chance to capitalize on their academic qualifications, enthusiasm and passion for the property industry, while being rewarded with work experience and mentorship within this dynamic and exciting industry.
•  So, if you’re passionate about developing yourself within the property industry and aspire to forge invaluable mentor and networking partnerships, this is the programme for you.
• The Learnership programme will provide you with a range of opportunities in career roles within the asset and property management operational divisions, or within specialist functions like marketing, legal, finance, human resources – depending on your academic pathway.
• As a people-centric brand, we intend on providing our learners with an incredible learning experience. It’s just one of the reasons why we have been certified as a Top Employer for nine consecutive years by the Top Employer Institute.  

 To join the programme, you’ll need to tick a few boxes:

• Are you a South African citizen
• Do you have a Grade 12 and tertiary qualification (undergraduate or postgraduate)
• You have NO tertiary studies or formal employment for 2025
• You have NOT completed any previous learnership(s)
• You are willing to reside in Johannesburg for the duration of the learnership.

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Responsible for:         

• The Facilities Manager is responsible for establishing work procedures and processes for the all technical, soft services and business support functions.
• The incumbent will also assume overall accountability for planning, scheduling, monitoring and executing all maintenance related aspects, building information management systems, planned inspections and auditing of building(s) within his portfolio. Cognisanse has to be taken of the vision and strategic objectives of the organisation as a whole.
• The incumbent is also accountable for the management of the operational activities of his responsible team in relation to staff issues, financial management and budgeting as well as any other related management issues. Planning, organising, leading and control are therefore integral aspects of his daily routine.

Purpose:

• To engage in the planning, management and monitoring of all aspects related to the management of his buildings and inspection of work to ensure that quality standards are maintained or improved.
• Also to ensure strong customer relationships are built and expectations are met and managed.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Manpower allocation, assessment and performance management.
• Supervises and coordinates all maintenance service and repairs pertaining to building and related equipment.
• Takes charge of all emergencies and ensures responsible back-up is available in order to take corrective action as necessary.
• Implements all maintenance and general procurement of materials and parts, schedules installations and oversees that such repairs are accomplished in a safe and timely manner.
• Formulates and implements preventative maintenance programs for utility systems, equipment and building maintenance.
• Conducts in-service training and implements safety regulations and programs.
• Maintains accurate records with regard to annual inspection of equipment and general preventative maintenance including rotational work assignment and over-time allowances and staff related matters.
• Is responsible for the management of and reporting on the project’s budget.
• To undertake any other duties as may be required by the level of the post, and as required by the National Facilities Manager.
• The post holder will ensure compliance with all health and safety requirements.
• This document outlines the duties required, for the post to indicate the level of responsibility. It is not a comprehensive or exhaustive list and the National Facilities Manager may vary duties from time to time, which do not change the general character of the job, or the level of responsibility entailed.

Skills Required

• Ability to Speak, Read and Write English.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• A flexible approach to work.
• Attention to detail.
• Motivating staff.
• Ability to prioritise own workload to meet deadlines.
• Computer literacy in office documents and spreadsheet’s required
• Experience and thorough understanding of CMMS will be an advantage.
• Experience and thorough understanding of green building management will be an advantage.

Knowledge      

• An understanding of Customer Care.
• An understanding of Health and Safety issues.
• Ability to analyze facts and exercise sound judgment in arriving at conclusions.
• Ability to develop long-term plans and programs and to evaluate work accomplishments.
• Ability to read and interpret documents
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process;
• Makes timely decisions.
• Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks.
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps

Relevant Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in FM on Senior Management level.
• Thorough understanding of maintenance planning and scheduling
• Experience in stock control management

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Primary Purpose of the Job

• To administer and coordinate the leasing process or part thereof so that agreements of lease are expediently concluded and captured to the property management system.

Key Performance Areas (KPA’s)

• To maintain, keep track of and manage the process flow of any original documentation as well as maintain awareness of the lease status of all leases within area of responsibility and drive the process to finalisation
• To ensure that due process is followed in the most expedient manner with regard to the processes preceding the conclusion of new agreements of lease and renewals in particular (but without exclusion) credit worthiness checks and obtaining FICA and other relevant documentation.
• To effectively administer all lease processes so that such processes are followed and adhered to.
• To provide comprehensive operational and management reports, supported with hands-on knowledge on the status of vacancies and leasing activity within the area of responsibility.
• To provide assistance so that each agreement of lease is accurately and comprehensively captured onto the property management system so that the utility of the database is maximized and the maximum value of costs can be recouped from tenants.
• Assist in the negotiation and conclusion of lease agreements.
• To provide general administrative support and document management to the leasing and administrative department
• To assist with market research pertaining to node specific property information

Job Specific Requirements

Job Knowledge:

• Knowledge of the MDA property management system (desirable)
• Working knowledge of credit bureau checks (desirable)
• Working knowledge of customer relations management (desirable)
• Knowledge of administration processes (essential)
• Knowledge of document tracking (desirable)
• Working knowledge of financial accounting (desirable)
• Working knowledge of common and mercantile law (desirable)

Job Related Skills:

• General administration skills (essential)
• Advanced computer literacy in MS Office (essential)
• Advanced computer literacy in MDA (desirable)
• Time Management Skills (essential)
• Negotiation Skills (desirable)
• Communication Skills (essential)
• Conflict resolution Skills (desirable)

Job Experience:

• 3 years’ work experience (essential)
• 2 years’ experience in property sector (desirable)
• 2 years general administration experience (desirable)
• 2 years’ experience as lease or property administrator (desirable)
• Experience in leasing negotiations (desirable)

Education:

• Grade 12 (essential)
• Certificate in Lease administration or similar (desirable)
• Certificate in administration or similar (desirable)

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Job Description

Property Manager

Primary Purpose of the Job

• To assume responsibility and accountability for the performance of the portfolio and the people therein. To ensure investment growth through maximization of the net income on each property through effective property management and asset control.

Key Performance Areas (KPA’s)

• To assume responsibility for the effective operations/facilities management within the portfolio. Which will include, but not limited to:
• budgeting and budget management,
• redevelopment and development,
• vendor management,
• tenant installations/take-on's and take-backs,
• Maintenance and capex management.
• Compilation and management of budgets and forecasts, arrears and utilities management.
• To assess and manage staff and staff functions within the respective functional areas and conduct regular performance reviews.
• Setup and manage a leasing strategy per property in conjunction with the asset management and national leasing team to improve the letting strategy within the portfolio. Encapsulating, but not limited to the following services:
• Reduction of vacant space
• Improving of tenant mix
• Assistance with redevelopment
• Maximizing of property income
• Renewal of existing leases
• To establish and maintain tenant relationships via regular tenant meetings and tenant surveys
• To provide regular operational and management reports across functional areas.
• To manage and direct the coordination of the property and lease administration activities of the portfolio to ensure and support the performance of the portfolio.
• To ensure that the above objectives collectively combine to facilitate the greater objectives of the business.
• The above duties are the main duties required to be successful in this role, however, the employee can be requested to perform other duties and responsibilities from time to time during his/her employment with the company, based on its operational requirements. The job title does not define or restrict the employment relationship and it is required within reason that the employee avail him-/herself to undertake other work at the request of the company.

Job Specific Requirements

Job Knowledge:

• General property administration (essential)
• Commercial/Property law (desirable)
• General Accounting (essential)
• Operations/Facilities Management (essential)

Job Related Skills:

• Negotiation skills (essential)
• Budgeting/Forecasting skills (essential)
• Oral and Written communication and interpersonal skills (essential)
• Problem solving skills (essential)
• Conflict and dispute resolution skills (essential)
• Leadership skills (essential)
• Organisational and time management skills (essential)
• Computer proficiency skills (essential)
• Business Writing skills (desirable)

Job Experience:

• 5 or more years in the property sector (essential)
• 2 years management experience (essential)
• 2 years financial experience in property management (essential)
• 2 years leasing experience (essential)
• Operational/facilities experience (desirable)
• Commercial and Industrial experience (essential)

Education:

• Grade 12 (essential)
• BSc/BCom Property Studies or equivalent (essential)