Job Openings at Macdonald & Company

Responsibilities:

The ideal person would be the tax specialist for the Group and will deal with all tax aspects for the Group: from reviewing the tax computation and returns, writing tax opinions, involvement in tax planning, managing the tax team, liaising with tax experts/service providers/auditors/SARS and overall improvement of all tax processes. Some key performance areas of the role include taxation, reporting (quarterly and/or bi-annually), management accounting as well as consistent budgeting and forecasting. This role will require knowledge of corporate taxation, IFRS, consolidation workings, corporate governance and companies act legislation.

Minimum requirements

• The successful candidate will be a Chartered Accountant (SA) with a postgraduate tax qualification H.Dip, M.Com or equivalent. Along with having 10 – 15 years (post articles) company income tax and VAT experience, you will have experience with REIT tax as well. You will have held tax positions in large companies and have performed income tax computations for those companies. Being computer proficient (Microsoft office, financial systems) is imperative to being considered. Another key component is experience with international tax – transfer pricing and preparing associated documentation, controlled foreign companies’ assessment and calculations. If you tick these boxes, do not hesitate to apply.

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Responsibilities:

The purpose of the role is to effectively manage operations at client estates. Overseeing outsourced service providers and liaising with Trustees and the owners/residents. As the Estate Manager, you will be responsible to carry out scheduled site visits at all clients’ premises, site inspections include inspecting the common property areas for problems, faults, cleanliness and arrange for the relevant contractors or staff to attend to identified issues. You must also ensure that all body corporate employees/service providers are present and carrying out their duties satisfactorily and on schedule. Another key aspect is that you must attend all trustee meetings and compile minutes thereof and distribute to trustees/directors. Whilst doing so, you will be expected to keep all trustees and owners/residents informed of happenings on a weekly basis.

Minimum requirements

• In order to be considered for this role, you will need your Sectional Title Certification (CPMD or Paddocks etc.). If you have a degree in management studies, it will be advantageous. The right candidate will have at least 2 years of estate management experience. On top of this, the ideal candidate will be a great communicator, with an analytically driven, problem-solving mind. Knowledge of Sectional Title Legislation is a key component of this role. If this is you, then apply via the link. 

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Key accountabilities include but are not limited to: 

• Filling building vacancies
• Lease renewals 
• Managing tenant installations and vacating tenants 
• Tenant Management 
• Conducting building inspections
• Sourcing and managing contractors and service providers 
• Checking tenant billings 
• Preparing budgets and forecasts
• Conducting lease audits 
• Maintenance management

To be considered for this role you will need:

• A Property or Facilities related tertiary qualification 
• Excellent administration and financial skills 
• Strong customer service skills 
• A minimum of 5 years’ Property Management or Facilities Management experience 
• A valid driver’s license and your own vehicle 

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Job Summary

To take control of financial strategy, reporting, forecasting and compliance. Reporting to the CFO, this opportunity will see you working directly with the CEO and taking responsibility for  all financial management, treasury, regulatory, legal, payroll and contractual functions for the company. This will allow the CFO the focus on transactional  tasks, including investor management, raising of debt and deal structuring of large purchases or disposals. Minimum 10 years working experience required, at least 4 of which should be within a property management environment with a proven track record of managing and mentoring qualified and senior staff. This would suit a leader who is able to make tough decisions in a highly pressurised environment, with a “thick skin” and a proactive nature.  It is open only to Chartered Accountants who are NOT looking for hybrid or flexible working, and who cut a recognisable figure in the real estate world.

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Your duties will include but are not limited to:

• Assist in the reduction of CO2 emissions, energy consumption, noise pollution as well as water consumption. 
• Support and enhance material efficiency - redeployment of materials within brownfield projects. 
• Ensure compliance with environmental standards both locally and globally. 
• Participate in developing in-house communications to promote 
• awareness to sustainability projects and identify new opportunities within the business. 
• Develop, execute, and oversee a business strategy that prioritises growth and positive customer ratings.
• Maintain positive professional relationships with all stakeholders.
• Monitor project performance to ensure that corporate goals are being met.
• Track project purchase orders and invoices.
• Conduct high-level industry research to develop effective solutions.
• Promote product offering to prospective clients/tenants. 
• Review contracts to ensure they meet legal and corporate guidelines.
• Interact with clients/tenants and respond to important inquiries about the company’s products or service.

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Job Summary

This role involves working closely with the Property and Facilities Manager, four days a week. Your role will primarily involve handling tenant relations, which includes responding promptly to tenant inquiries and maintaining positive relationships. You will also be responsible for coordinating property maintenance in collaboration with maintenance personnel and contractors. Financial record-keeping is an important aspect of this job, as you will be required to ensure that all maintenance costs are accurately captured and maintain up-to-date records of financial transactions. Additionally, you will be expected to perform any other general administrative duties as needed.

Minimum requirements

The perfect candidate for this position will possess excellent communication skills, be detail-oriented, be proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, and have strong organisational and multitasking abilities. Additionally, you should have a high school diploma or equivalent, prior experience as a leasing or property administrator, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Candidates who have previously worked as Personal Assistants in the Legal or Financial sector would be preferred.

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Job Summary

Based on site, you will need to drive sales through meeting with clients, cold calling and advertising on relevant property portals. Building relationships, following up on leads and conducting market research are crucial responsibilities. Other tasks such as collecting documentation, liaising with banks, preparing and submitting weekly reports, updating the visitors’ book, and identifying market trends, will fall on you.

Minimum requirements

• To be considered for a role of this nature you will need a NQF 4 Real Estate certificate, a valid driver’s license, and excellent communication skills. Other skills such as time management, people management and the ability to compile reports are imperative to succeed in this role. Additionally, you will need a minim of 3 years’ experience in a similar role within the residential sector.

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Job Summary

• To be successful in this position you will need 5-8 years relevant experience within the retail or property industry with a proven track record of managing a team. As the leasing and financial functions are managed off-site, your main responsibility would be the effective day-to-day operation of the centre as well as managing relationships with all stakeholders, including tenants, shoppers, contractors and business partners. We are looking for a strong leader based within the Emalahleni, Middelburg or surrounding areas.

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Job Summary

Release the restrictions of being tied down to any one product line to allow yourself to pursue any opportunity you get a sniff of and offer the most appropriate solution/s. Working alongside product line experts will enable you to gain the technical understanding, costings and possibilities within each of their services and so deliver profitable but winning bids and quotes.  

Minimum requirements

• So whilst it is not essential that you have industry specific sales experience, it is required that you are able to display a traceable, successful and stable career in business-to-business sales within a services environment, where deal size is often upward of R500,000 per transaction.
• A client-centric attitude coupled with a wide range of Senior leadership contacts within you personal network is also vital. Based in Johannesburg this role will require extensive travel throughout the country.

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Job Summary

Reporting to the Operations Director, based in their Johannesburg office, the successful incumbent's duties will include but are not limited to:

• Overseeing PM Tool updates, revisions and data to deliver reports and dashboards.
• Making recommendations based on risks, compliance and improvements for strategic decision making, continuous improvements and policy changes.
• Supporting strategic leadership with information, track records, evidence and training requirements to enhance internal and external stakeholder performance.
• Participating in the implementation of KPIs to ensure delivery of projects and clients' vision.
• Managing Project Management System. 
• Drafting policy documents, processes and procedures – ISO Accredited level.
• Liaising with legal on contracts, addendums and negotiations.
• Prioritising actions for projects and tracking of progress.
• Updating project schedules and project audits.
• Completing Performance Management evaluations based on contractor and professional team performance: scope, budget, time, SHEQ and governance.
• Ensuring efficient communication with all Stakeholders. 
• Training staff and professional teams on Project Management tools and principles.
• Ensuring the Corporate Governance and Branding is followed.
• Assisting with Bids and Tenders. 
• Overseeing Project Management Office communication to and from the Company.
• Setting up meetings, minutes, training and doing audits on projects and procedures. 

Minimum requirements

• To be considered for this role you will require at least 7 years' experience in a similar role, with at least 3 years' experience in people management. Coupled with that, you will hold a qualification in Construction, Engineering or any related field with master's proficiency in using MS Projects. Experience with commercial building projects is mandatory.

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Job Summary

Reporting directly to the Head of Security Operations, your duties will include but are not limited to:  

• Creating and packaging technology solutions for existing clients.
• Creating and packaging technology solutions for new clients during bids. 
• Drawing up quotations and assisting with tender documentation. 
• Assistance with off-site monitoring, set up and running of security technology (CCTV, Drone, Bio-metrics, Artificial Intelligence, etc.) 
• Outsourcing and managing implementation of operations.
• Assisting the control room. 

Minimum requirements

The successful candidate will have 7 years' experience in a similar role where they have become an expert in security technology facets such as: CCTV, Bio-metrics, etc. It is mandatory that you have at least 5 years' experience with commercial properties, however a relevant tertiary qualification is only advantageous.

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Job Summary

Joining their Johannesburg team, they are looking for a seasoned Senior Project Manager with experience of construction stages 0 to 6, whose duties will include but are not limited to: 

• Overseeing project scope, cost and time. 
• Overseeing programme management. 
• Managing Junior Project Managers
• Tracking and monitoring the approval of council documentation. 
• Assisting with review of tender returns and recommendations from the professional team and issuing appointment letters once client approval is received. 
• Overseeing project payment schedules. 
• Assisting with the adjudication of contractor claims. 
• Administering of the construction contract (JBCC). 
• Assisting with the client brief through all stages. 
• Overseeing the facilitation of design coordination and management. 
• Chairing of various meetings. 
• Overseeing project related documentation. 

Minimum requirements

• The suitable incumbent will hold a Construction/Quantity Surveying or Building Science degree, coupled with a proven track record of 10 to 12 years' post University experience in a similar role working with Commercial, Retail Fit-Out, Educational and/or Industrial building projects. Given the nature of the role, it will see you travelling to different sites, this means that you will be in possession of a vehicle and a license. In your arsenal, you will have master's proficiency using MS Projects, Primavera as well as a SACPCMP registration. 

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Job Summary

Looking after a portfolio of 12 buildings, with up to 500 tenants, the duties for this role will include but are not limited to: 

• Following up on outstanding debt daily. 
• Responding to and resolving tenants' queries
• Drafting and sending out agreement of debt, letters of demand, etc.
• Working closely with stakeholders such as: Centre Managers, Asset managers, etc.
• Assisting bookkeepers on coding of bank statements and ensuring correct allocation on tenants' accounts.
• Ensuring daily receipting is done on time and assisting with capturing when needed.
• Ensuring monthly billing is prepared and reviewed. 
• Ensuring any adjustments to accounts are processed correctly and timeously.
• Preparing bad debts journal entries and obtaining relevant approvals for capturing.
• Preparing accurate weekly debtors reports for meetings.
• Preparing of debtors’ or tenants’ reconciliations when required.
• Analysing and reconciling for the purpose of monthly management accounts and Board Packs. 
• Accurately monitoring changes in daily / monthly age analysis.
• Performing Legal Handovers. 
• Performing any related ad hoc duties. 

Minimum requirements

• The successful incumbent will have at least 2 years' experience in a similar position within the Commercial Property space. A Matric certificate is mandatory, however a tertiary qualification in Finance/Accounting or Business as well as proficiency using MDA is advantageous. Problem-solving skills and a keen eye for detail will secure. 

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Job Summary

Your main responsibility will be to process the monthly consolidation for both the national and international entities while leading a reporting team. A qualified CA (SA) your duties will include but are not limited to overseeing year-end and half-year-end financial statements, preparing information for year-end audits, presenting to the Audit Committee, implementing better financial controls and working alongside the team in relation to IFRS, preparing valuations of assets as well as preparing quarterly board and subcommittee submissions. 

Minimum requirements

This unique and exciting role will see you supporting the Finance Department in the ownership of the Group's external reporting processes under IFRS. As such, the successful incumbent will have the following skills, experience and qualifications: 

• CA (SA) qualification
• At least 5 years' post articles experience 
• At least 3 years' experience in financial reporting 
• A sound understanding consolidated financial statement preparation 
• Real Estate related experience is a MUST
• A sound understanding of corporate governance, JSE Listings Requirements and Companies Act legislation 

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Job Summary

A Professional Project Manager who looks after the interest of the client or a Construction Project Manager who has worked with a big-five contractor, you will have a longstanding history working with either P-grade or A-Grade Commercial projects, with your duties including but not limited to, managing contractors and subcontractors, overseeing project scope, time as well as budget, overseeing the management of the programme, assisting with the adjudication of contractor claims, sorting out municipal issues, performing site visits, reporting and most importantly keeping an open chain of communication throughout the business. Your involvement will also include pre-contract work, the design scope and appointing the professional team. 

Minimum requirements

• Someone who is able to successfully manage the project with the Developer's hat on, you will have at least 7 years' experience in construction with a focus on high-end commercial projects, paired with a related qualification in Construction, Quantity Surveying or Project Management. From either side of the lens, it is important that you have experience with the JBCC contract as well as master's knowledge of MS Projects. A PrCPM qualification will secure.

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Job Summary

Seeking to appoint a Credit Manager who will be responsible for assisting the Relationship Management team in complying with the credit committee standards to successfully bring deals across the line. 

Your duties will include but are not limited to:

• Manage and assess credit applications on property-based deals.
• Recommend appropriate changes where required to credit applications. 
• Maintain approval of credit within policy parameters and mandate structures and ensure adherence to credit policy/lending strategy.  
• Verify pre-sales.
• Monitor credit quality of regional portfolios.  
• Monitor that all loans are regularly reviewed in terms of the policy.  
• Monitor arrears on the book.  
• Manage asset quality distribution of book.  
• Preparation of monthly risk reports.  
• Provide support and advice to Relationship Managers.
• Liaise with key clients and make recommendations for effective deal structuring in conjunction with account executives.  
• Maintain regular communication with stakeholders. 
• Assessment and interpretation of financial statements for listed/unlisted companies.
• Manage credit team. 

Minimum requirements

• To be considered for this role, you are required to have a minimum of 8 year' experience in a similar role with an appropriate degree in Business, Finance or Real Estate. Property Financing experience is mandatory. This role will suit a candidate who has a keen eye for detail and who can work under pressure

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Job Summary

With a variety of retail, healthcare and commercial projects, you will need to have worked in the commercial real estate sector previously and be comfortable with leading both strategic and operational finance for multiple business entities. 

Responsibilities shall include but not be limited to:

• Commercial accounting and financial review of contracts and projects
• Management reporting at both granular and group level
• Monitor, develop and improve financial systems and processes as required
• Monthly statutory accounting including audits, reporting packs, EPS reporting in accordance with IFRS
• Staff management and statutory compliance
• Management of risk and insurance policies 

Minimum requirements

• A CA(SA) or CIMA qualification is highly desirable but not mandatory. Previous experience within contracting and real estate / construction is essential. The Group Financial Manager must have worked in a similar role previously with operations and financial responsibilities. The ability to manage a team and communicate effectively is also crucial to the success of this role. 

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Job Summary

The purpose of the role is to effectively manage operations at client estates. Overseeing outsourced service providers and liaising with Trustees and the owners/residents. As the Estate Manager, you will be responsible to carry out scheduled site visits at all clients’ premises, site inspections include inspecting the common property areas for problems, faults, cleanliness and arrange for the relevant contractors or staff to attend to identified issues. You must also ensure that all body corporate employees/service providers are present and carrying out their duties satisfactorily and on schedule. Another key aspect is that you must attend all trustee meetings and compile minutes thereof and distribute to trustees/directors. Whilst doing so, you will be expected to keep all trustees and owners/residents informed of happenings on a weekly basis.

Minimum requirements

In order to be considered for this role, you will need your Sectional Title Certification (CPMD or Paddocks etc.). If you have a degree in management studies, it will be advantageous. The right candidate will have at least 2 years of estate management experience. On top of this, the ideal candidate will be a great communicator, with an analytically driven, problem-solving mind. Knowledge of Sectional Title Legislation is a key component of this role.