New Jobs at CBRE Excellerate

Key Responsibilities:

• Understand the maintenance or extra works to be carried out and identify the potential impact to health and safety and critical plant operation.
• Identify and utilise mitigating measures to address the potential impact, through the implementation of safe systems of work and operational procedures.
• Supervise the engineering team on critical maintenance and operations.
• Assist with the asset condition reviews for engineering plant.
• Comply with the customers change approval system.
• Actively supervise engineering risks through applying CERM methodologies.
• Be proficient in the use and application of CERM Quantum.
• Establish and develop trusting, meaningful relationships with the CBRE site engineering team, CBRE Management team, DCS and other client staff.
• Lead cultural change on a daily basis, through being an effective role model for safe working practices, compliance, quality standards and best practice methods.
• Volunteer ideas/initiatives that contribute to continuous improvement and improved service levels.
• Positive contribution to the “team” effort, with a “can do” attitude and raising of standards.
• Ensure the shift operating team and updated daily on works to be completed and deliver and update at the end of each shift and handover.
• Ensure you are well informed of the duties from the previous shifts and are able to provide accountability of the site operations.
• Work alongside the Operations Manager to ensure the shift teams are aligned with planned works, and that feedback to the Operations Manager on activities that may impact planned works.
• Undertake other tasks, as required by the Operations & Contract Manager, in accordance with experience and competencies.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proven experience in data centre facilities management
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, make data-driven decisions and report on Trends.
• Knowledge of health & safety regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience in preparing and delivering reports on site operations.
• Customer-focused with the ability to maintain positive client relationships.
• Results-oriented with a commitment to continuous improvement and service excellence

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What you will bring

• Degree in Real Estate, Facilities Management, Business, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 7+ years in the real estate industry, including managerial experience.
• Experience in commercial acquisition, disposition, and lease transactions.
• Registration with the PPRA (Property Practitioner’s Regulatory Authority in South Africa is required.
• Candidates with a recognised real estate qualification (RICS or similar) will have a distinct advantage.
• Strong ethical standards in decision-making, financial stewardship, and stakeholder engagement.
• Proven ability to engage with senior stakeholders and influence decision-making.
• Awareness of risk management within a dynamic real estate environment.
• Expertise in accounting, budgeting, and financial analysis.
• Strong commercial acumen with excellent presentation and negotiation skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work effectively in a cross-cultural environment.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills to manage a varied workload.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong ethical standards in decision-making, financial stewardship, and stakeholder engagement.
• Proven ability to engage with senior stakeholders and influence decision-making.
• Awareness of risk management within a dynamic real estate environment.
• Expertise in accounting, budgeting, and financial analysis.
• Strong commercial acumen with excellent presentation and negotiation skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work effectively in a cross-cultural environment.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills to manage a varied workload.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyse and interpret complex corporate documents.
• Capacity to handle sensitive and confidential matters effectively.
• Strong report-writing skills, utilizing data-driven insights.
• Ability to deliver persuasive presentations on complex real estate topics.
• Ability to negotiate and influence key stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Fluency in English is essential.
• Ability to represent the client in discussions with local authorities.

What you will be doing

Transaction Management

• Oversee a year-on-year program of acquisitions, disposals, subleases, closures, and renewals to optimize property locations.
• Manage project delivery and reporting, ensuring alignment with client requirements, financial stewardship, and strategic goals.

Reporting

• Ensure timely and accurate updates of the CBRE CRM Tool, TransAct, with support from the Centre of Excellence team.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Engage with senior stakeholders to align property strategies with church expansion plans.
• Develop and present business cases for property transactions, securing internal approvals.
• Collaborate with Project Management teams for seamless project execution and KPI achievement.

Governance & Risk

• Ensure all transaction management activities comply with organizational standards and procedures.
• Monitor, escalate, and mitigate risks within the organization’s operational risk framework.

Finance

• Develop, manage, and monitor performance against the annual real estate budget.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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Main purpose / objective of the position:
The main purpose of this role is to:

• Assist with the successful delivery of an integrated Facilities Management solution to the client in line with the Service Level Agreement.
• Assist in general running and upkeep of the Supply Store.

Decision making authority:

• Decision making is limited and specific. None additional to those taught to the incumbent are required to perform the job.
• Work within a framework of existing policies and guidelines/client mandates

Experience / Education:
Required

• Grade 10 or equivalent, and / or approximately 3 years’ experience in a store or warehouse environment.
• Driver’s license.

Preferred

• Experience within the Facilities Management field is preferable

Skills required:

• Administration skills
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Basic computer literacy

Knowledge required:

• Product knowledge
• Company policies and procedures
• Client systems and procedures
• Warehouse/Store policies and procedures
• Accounting principles basic knowledge

Competencies required:

• Initiative
• Customer & quality focus
• Teamwork and Co-operation
• Problem solving & decision making

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What you will bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Real Estate, Facilities Management, Business, Finance, or related fields.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in real estate transaction and asset management, preferably with multinational clients.
• Experience in account and client management, with strong commercial acumen.
• Professional certifications (e.g., RICS) or equivalent real estate qualifications preferred.
• Strong team leadership skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities to manage complex transactions.
• Ability to operate in high-pressure environments and make strategic decisions.
• Experience in partner/vendor management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Familiarity with technology-driven solutions for real estate management.
• Fluency in English (French proficiency is an advantage).

What you will be doing

Real Estate Strategy & Transaction Management

• Act as the primary Single Point of Contact for all real estate transaction management activities across the regional portfolio.
• Lead and refine the end-to-end delivery of the real estate transaction model in line with organizational goals.
• Ensure all real estate transactions adhere to client’s group standards & procedures while optimizing outcomes.
• Oversee strategic portfolio expansion through acquisitions of land, existing buildings, redevelopment opportunities and leases
• Oversee disposals, renewals and closures.
• Provide leadership on major real estate transactions, ensuring alignment with long-term property strategies.

Operational & Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a regional team of asset and transaction management professionals.
• Oversee cross-country initiatives, ensuring consistency in execution across diverse markets while respecting cultural considerations.
• Establish and manage strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, including Finance, Legal, Project Management and Operations teams.
• Drive staff deployment, performance management, and professional development in collaboration with HR and Finance.
• Conduct regular performance reviews between the client’s property function and the real estate team.

Financial & Risk Management

• Hold overall budgetary responsibility for the Account.
• Manage financial oversight, including staff financials and cost control in collaboration with Finance.
• Ensure adherence to risk management policies and drive corrective actions where needed.
• Provide financial analysis, due diligence, and contract negotiation support.

Essential Skills & Competencies

• Be able to lead and inspire teams in a faith-based environment, ensuring all transactions reflect principles of honesty and integrity.
• Exhibit high ethical standards in decision-making, financial stewardship, and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong strategic thinking and ability to align real estate decisions with organizational goals.
• Expertise in real estate acquisitions, leasing, and asset management.
• Ability to motivate and lead teams, driving performance and accountability.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, P&L management, and cost optimization.
• Excellent client relationship management and ability to engage with senior stakeholders.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to multi-task and operate across different cultural and regional contexts.
• High level of organizational and prioritization skills to manage a complex workload.
• Deep understanding of real estate risk management and compliance.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Managerial responsibility for the regional Asset & Transaction Management team.
• Identifying training needs, performance evaluation, and professional development initiatives.