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Residential Portfolio seeks Innovative Marketing Manager!

Since 1995, when this non profit organization opened doors, they have grown their residential portfolio to be one of the most competitive in Johannesburg central. Their success has been contributed by creating affordable housing for CBD residents. Their tenants can choose from buildings in 3 portfolios, which houses more than 35 buildings and accommodates 20 000 people. To join their Johannesburg team is an opportunity for a Marketing Manager who is looking to make a difference with a creative flair and an eye for detail. This department requires your innovative ideas to set them apart from their competitors. You will do this through analyzing marketing strategies, conceptualization around your brand and the buildings in your portfolio. It is crucial for you to have a look at the current marketing strategy in comparison to your competitors, and come up with your very own, unique and innovative strategy for the company to stand-out. Your focus won't just be on the buildings, but the entire company will be your project. This will include doing market studies to ensure that you are reaching the right audience, from possible tenants, to investors and key share-holders. They currently have 2-major events on a yearly basis, by planning your calendar; you will be able to manage the events and promotions ahead of time. These will have you involved from conceptualization to execution on the day. You will then also be required to draw up strategy reports of what your event/promotion have added to the brand of the company. This will become a part of your monthly reports, which will also include expenses and budgets. With a focus on creating unity through-out the various departments, you will work with all the teams to ensure that the brand strategy is implemented on all levels. This includes stationery-designs, document layout, brand-appropriate content, as well as branding for buildings. In the age of social networking, they have a very small footprint which will need your guidance, posting and creative flair. To be a successful candidate you would have used your Marketing qualification to focus within a Property/Social Housing company. Combined with at least 2 years experience with successful events and project management will be crucial. The budget you have worked with has also exceeded R1 million. Naturally you will thrive in a stressful environment, be a super multi-tasker and easily meet deadlines. To have your own car and driver's license is absolutely vital in securing this opportunity. If you have analyzed customer segmentation and know which strategies are best to use for the different level, please send through a copy of your CV today.

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Our Client is a private property fund who specialises in the rejuvenation and conversion of residential properties. Their main focus is on middle market complexes as well as urban apartments within Gauteng and Western Cape. Their impressive portfolio consists of over 1300 properties. All of the property management, investment and letting are conducted in-house under the umbrella of this private fund. Our client is now looking for a dynamic and ambitious Sectional Title Manager to join their team. The successful candidate will be based in their Johannesburg branch. This person will be responsible for 750 units in 10 different locations. This role will see you overseeing the managing agent as well as attending Trustee / Director meetings as the company's representative. Some of your responsibilities would include monthly levy runs, reporting, relationship building, utilities, insurance as well as contractor and maintenance management. In order to qualify for this position a Matric is essential, together with 2 years residential property management experience. A tertiary qualification and experience with MDA will be an added advantage. You will need to be confident and outgoing as you will need to communicate effectively with various individuals. The ability to work both independently and as part of a team, in a deadline driven and pressurised environment is essential. Knowledge of The Sectional Title as well as a drivers licence is essential.

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Do you want a foot in the property market? Our client is a listed fund with a portfolio of more than 500 properties valued at approximately R100 Billion This portfolio consist of commercial, retail and industrial buildings. They were voted as one of South Africa's top employers. Their growth revenue has grown more than the base market in the past year and is continuing at this trend. To this end they are currently looking to appoint a dynamic, hardworking and highly organise male to join their team in Johannesburg as a property administrator. This person will be drafting lease and tenant agreements and ensure all outstanding documents and agreements are in place. This role will see the suitable candidate as the tenants' main point of contact, handling all their queries including all account queries, housekeeping, building electrical and water issues. Reporting on housekeeping, leases, vacancies and pending offers, will form a major part of this person's role. To be considered for this role a person will need at least two years working experience in a documentation or secretarial environment, property experience is not crucial, but will be an advantage. The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of the leasing process and leasing documents. If you have good problem solving skills and are proactive, then please apply promptly.