Job Opportunities at Growthpoint Properties

• To provide project administration of the Growthpoint GEMS initiative and Adhoc support to the CSI team. Provide administrative support to the beneficiaries (both parents and students). Act as liaison between GEMS service providers and beneficiaries.

Duties and responsibilities

• Liaise beneficiaries matters with the relevant service providers
• Organise primary data to ensure manager can compile status reports and relevant reports when requested.
• Processing of invoices and payments
• Maintain and verify student files and database 
• Assist with organising events related to the GEMS programme, i.e. new intakes, student camps, parent workshops etc
• Assist with other CSI initiatives on an ad hoc basis. 
• Liaise with primary and secondary beneficiaries in line with program needs.
• Assist in co-ordination of meetings and arrangements for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Handle employee and student queries on a regular basis
• Provide support in the collection and maintaining of documents B-BBEE and audit purposes.

Requirements
Experience 

• Must have a minimum of 2 years’ work experience in Education, Non-profit organization or CSI environment.
• Able to speak 2 or more South African languages other than English.

Qualifications

• Advanced Diploma, or degree in either administrative or Social Sciences field

Competencies and Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft suite, especially Excel. 
• Ability to provide psychosocial support. 
• Well-developed interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational abilities, accuracy, and attention to detail 
• Planning and organizational skills
• Ability to multitask and handle numerous tasks simultaneously
• Must be able to work under pressure.
• Must be results orientated
• Must have business acumen
• Ability to take initiative. 

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Job Purpose

• Responsible for the overall management and maintenance of the centre to provide long-term profitability, sustainable growth and maximize returns.
• The Centre Manager reports to the Portfolio Manager. 

Reporting lines

The position, currently, has the following direct reports:

• Property Administrator
• Operations Manager
• Receptionist (including court space
• Marketing

Indirect  / dotted line reporting

• Portfolio Accountant
• Credit controller
• Handypersons

Budget Responsibility

• Monitor, and control income and expenditure according to business plan objectives.
• Formulate annual budget, calculate trading densities, ratio analysis and craft own Key Performance Indicators.

Duties and responsibilities

• Lease negotiations with new and existing tenants, prepare leasing proposals. 
• Prepare Feasibilities and spend to be conducted in conjunction with Portfolio Manager.
• Supervision of collection of rental and collection of arrear rental, negotiations regarding financial arrangements with tenants and liaison with attorneys when required.
• Responsible for the development of Marketing strategies in conjunction with Marketing professionals. 
• Prepare management packs and the reporting thereof.
• Other responsibilities will involve but not be limited to the management of external contractors, appropriate relationship building with tenants, all staff management functions and implementation of preventative maintenance plan (operational).
• Calculate turnover rental 
• Quarterly MSCI submissions
• Adhoc audits of petty cash, court space and gift cards to ensure accuracy 
• Ensure spend is in line with budgeted expenses

Requirements
Experience 

• Five Years of Centre Management experience 
• Appropriate people management experience is essential.
• Sound Financial and Marketing experience.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.  
• Shopping Centre Management certification would be an added advantage.

Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Ability to deliver on time and within budget.
• Strong organizational abilities, accuracy, and attention to detail. 
• Strong negotiating / leasing skills.
• Understanding of financial statements, budgeting, and variance reporting.
• Knowledge and understanding of merchandising principles.
• Sound technical and operations knowledge and understanding.

Personal Attributes

• Professional team player.
• Intelligent self-starter who shows initiative. 
• Flexible and adaptable with an ability to multi-task.
• Hard worker who works well under pressure and is deadline focused and results driven.
• Assertive, tenacious and results driven.
• Exceptional working relationship builder at all levels, with a consultative approach. 
• Able to take personal criticism and thrive in an environment that frequently questions and challenges.