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About the role

• We are looking for a detail-orientated and experienced Accountant to support the day-to-day accounts payable function for the portfolio.
• The role is responsible for ensuring that supplier and intercompany invoices are processed accurately and timeously, that invoices meet the required VAT and billing standards, and that payment runs, reconciliations and supporting documentation are completed correctly.
• You will also assist with supplier queries, general ledger administration, vendor maintenance, audit preparation and monthly reporting.

What you will bring

Inherent requirements for the position

• Minimum BCom with Accounting III.
• At least 2–5 years' relevant experience in an accounting, finance or accounts payable environment.
• Experience within the property management or real estate industry will be advantageous.
• MDA experience.
• Proficiency in SAP.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Advanced Excel, Intermediate Word and Outlook.
• Sound understanding of VAT principles and invoice compliance requirements.
• Experience with supplier reconciliations, payment runs and accounts payable administration.
• Additional demonstrable requirements
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a high-volume environment.
• Strong reconciliation and problem-solving skills.
• Sound understanding of financial policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Good understanding of general ledger processes.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with suppliers, internal stakeholders and finance teams.
• High levels of confidentiality, integrity and accountability.

What you will be doing

Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing supplier and intercompany invoices accurately and timeously.
• Ensuring invoices comply with VAT and internal billing requirements.
• Ensuring all recurring monthly invoices are received from suppliers.
• Preparing creditor reconciliations.
• Resolving supplier queries and reconciling outstanding items.
• Preparing supplier and intercompany approval lists and providing variance commentary.
• Generating weekly payment runs and completing the required checks and sign-offs.
• Processing credit card expenditure.
• Preparing monthly credit card reconciliations and analysis.
• Maintaining monthly supplier payment checklists and controls.
• Preparing intercompany balance confirmation letters.
• Assisting with general ledger maintenance and reconciliations.
• Maintaining vendor information and documentation.
• Monitoring B-BBEE certificates and affidavits and following up on expired documentation.
• Preparing B-BBEE procurement reports.
• Supporting audit requirements by preparing and maintaining supporting documentation.
• Producing monthly reports and statistics from finance systems.
• Maintaining accurate filing, record-keeping and archiving.
• Assisting with statement runs and other finance administration as required.
• Ensuring that best practice, internal controls and corporate governance requirements are adhered to.

What success looks like in this role

Success in this position means:

• Supplier invoices are processed accurately and on time.
• Payment runs are complete and supported by correct documentation.
• Supplier accounts are reconciled and queries are resolved promptly.
• VAT and invoice compliance requirements are consistently met.
• Finance records are accurate, complete and audit-ready.
• Internal controls and governance standards are maintained.

Closing Date 16 October 2026

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About the role

• We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Property Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day management and performance of a retail shopping centre.
• This is a hands-on role requiring a strong all-round property professional who can balance leasing, financial performance, tenant relationships, facilities oversight, contractor management and team leadership.
• You will be responsible for protecting and growing the income stream of the centre, managing vacancies and renewals, controlling operating expenditure, monitoring arrears, ensuring that service providers perform to standard, and maintaining strong relationships with tenants, brokers, clients and other stakeholders.
• The successful candidate will be comfortable operating in a fast-paced retail environment and must be able to move confidently between financial, commercial, operational and people-related responsibilities.

What you will bring

Inherent requirements

• Minimum Grade 12.
• A relevant property, business or commercial tertiary qualification is preferred.
• Valid Fidelity Fund Certificate and compliance with applicable PPRA requirements.
• At least 5–7 years' relevant experience in property or centre management.
• Proven retail shopping centre management experience.
• Valid driver's licence.

Additional demonstrable requirements

• Strong commercial understanding of retail property management.
• Proven experience managing budgets, income, expenses and arrears.
• Strong understanding of lease agreements, renewals, vacancies and tenant installations.
• Experience engaging with tenants, brokers and landlords on commercial matters.
• Sound understanding of tenant mix, trading performance and vacancy management.
• Working knowledge of property maintenance, repairs and facilities management.
• Experience managing service providers, contractors and SLAs.
• Strong working knowledge of relevant statutory requirements, including OHS legislation.
• Advanced computer literacy, including Excel and property management systems such as SAP or MDA.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven negotiation and stakeholder-management ability.
• Proven ability to lead and manage a team.

What you will be doing

• You will be responsible for the overall performance of the shopping centre, including:
• Managing vacancies, leasing activity and lease renewals.
• Supporting and implementing the centre's leasing and tenant-mix strategy.
• Negotiating lease terms within approved mandates.
• Monitoring tenant trading performance and identifying risks or opportunities.
• Managing income, expenses, budgets and monthly financial performance.
• Monitoring arrears and ensuring appropriate follow-up and escalation.
• Reviewing and controlling operating expenditure.
• Overseeing facilities, maintenance, repairs and tenant installations.
• Managing service providers, contractors and service-level agreements.
• Ensuring compliance with OHS and other applicable statutory requirements.
• Preparing management reports and contributing to client and management meetings.
• Building strong relationships with tenants, brokers, clients and key stakeholders.
• Managing tenant queries and resolving operational or commercial issues.
• Leading and developing the centre management team.
• Ensuring that the centre is professionally managed, well maintained and commercially sustainable.

What success looks like in this role

Success in this role means:

• Vacancies and renewals are proactively managed.
• Tenant relationships are strong and commercially constructive.
• Budgets and expenses are tightly controlled.
• Arrears are actively monitored and addressed.
• Service providers deliver against agreed standards.
• The centre is well maintained, compliant and professionally presented.
• Financial performance is understood and actively managed.
• The centre management team operates with clear accountability and high standards.

Closing Date 16 October 2026

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About the role

• We are seeking an experienced National Facilities Manager to provide strategic leadership, specialist technical advice and governance across Facilities Management, Operational Services and Building Services for a national property portfolio.
• This is a senior, portfolio-wide role responsible for developing and implementing national facilities strategies, establishing standards and governance, supporting centre and property management teams, and driving consistency and operational excellence across multiple locations.
• The successful candidate will bring strong technical expertise together with significant experience in multi-site facilities management, procurement, service contract management, utilities, sustainability, lifecycle planning and people leadership.

What you will bring

Inherent requirements

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering – BSc, BEng or BTech.
• At least 8–10 years' relevant facilities, engineering or operations management experience.
• Demonstrable experience operating across a multi-site or national property portfolio.
• Strong technical knowledge of building services, maintenance and lifecycle management.
• Proven experience managing facilities-related budgets, Capex and operating expenditure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder-management and leadership capability.
• Additional demonstrable requirements
• We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in the following areas:
• Developing and implementing portfolio-wide facilities and operational strategies.
• Multi-site procurement, including specification development, tender methodology, adjudication, vendor evaluation, selection and contract award.
• Drafting, implementing and managing service contracts and SLAs.
• Managing contractor performance, including the application of penalties, sanctions and the resolution of contractual disputes.
• Sustainability strategy and implementation.
• Identifying and implementing energy-efficiency and sustainability initiatives.
• Carbon measurement and reporting.
• Renewable energy initiatives, including experience with wheeling arrangements and Renewable Energy Certificates.
• Utility management, including analysis and improvement of utility recovery ratios.
• Lifecycle planning and development of rolling preventative-maintenance programmes.
• Managing technical risk and high-risk building-services issues.
• Capex planning, scoping and project oversight.
• Leading and influencing teams across geographically dispersed locations.
• Performance management, conflict resolution and management of non-compliance with agreed standards or methodologies.
• Recruitment, selection and development of Facilities Management and Building Services professionals.
• Strong understanding of statutory, regulatory and Occupational Health and Safety requirements.

What you will be doing

In this role you will:

• Develop operational strategies for Facilities Management and lifecycle strategies for portfolio assets.
• Provide specialist Operational Services and Building Services advice to centre management, property teams and key stakeholders.
• Identify new technologies, sustainability opportunities and improved ways of working.
• Develop technical specifications and scopes for Capex, maintenance and operational projects.
• Develop and oversee rolling maintenance and lifecycle plans.
• Provide oversight of Capex, abnormal maintenance, day-to-day maintenance and operational budgets.
• Lead facilities-related procurement processes across multiple sites.
• Participate in tender adjudication, vendor selection and contract awards.
• Develop, review and manage service contracts and SLAs.
• Monitor contractor performance and address non-performance, contractual breaches and disputes.
• Lead utility-management initiatives and improve recovery and cost performance.
• Identify, develop and implement sustainability and energy-management initiatives.
• Support carbon-reporting and renewable-energy initiatives across the portfolio.
• Act as custodian of Operational Services and Building Services policies, procedures, standards and SLAs.
• Conduct or oversee compliance audits and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Identify, assess and recommend service providers and technical vendors.
• Provide oversight of major projects undertaken across the portfolio.
• Represent Facilities Management in developments, refurbishments and extensions.
• Facilitate sharing of best practice across centres and properties.
• Provide leadership, guidance and technical support to Facilities Management and Building Services teams.
• Support recruitment, succession planning, performance management and development of FM staff.
• Manage departmental operating costs and contribute to portfolio financial performance.

Closing Date 16 October 2026

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About the role

• We are seeking an experienced and technically strong Senior Facilities Manager to take responsibility for the technical and operational management of a retail shopping centre.
• This is a hands-on role requiring strong practical knowledge of building services and infrastructure, including electrical systems, HVAC, water reticulation, cooling plants, solar and energy systems, planned maintenance, utilities and contractor management.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that building systems operate reliably and efficiently, that preventative maintenance and Capex programmes are delivered, that service providers perform against contract, and that the centre remains compliant with all relevant health, safety and statutory requirements.
• Strong retail shopping centre experience and the ability to identify, diagnose and resolve technical building issues are essential.

What you will bring

Inherent requirements

• A relevant diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Facilities Management, Building Services or a related technical discipline.
• At least 5 years' relevant facilities management experience, preferably within a large or complex retail shopping centre environment.
• Proven shopping centre facilities management experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of commercial building systems.
• Practical experience managing contractors, planned maintenance and technical projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong technical knowledge is required in areas including:
• Electrical distribution and building electrical systems.
• HVAC systems and air-conditioning plant.
• Chillers, cooling towers and water-cooling systems.
• Water reticulation, pumps, tanks and associated infrastructure.
• Solar PV and other energy-management systems.
• Generators, UPS systems and backup power.
• Building Management Systems and technical monitoring systems.
• Fire detection and fire-protection systems.
• Planned and preventative maintenance.
• Building fabric and general infrastructure.
• Tenant installations and technical fit-outs.
• Utilities management and energy-efficiency initiatives.
• Additional demonstrable requirements
• Experience developing and managing facilities budgets and forecasts.
• Experience managing Capex projects from scope through to completion.
• Strong understanding of contractor and SLA management.
• Ability to interpret technical reports, drawings, specifications and maintenance information.
• Working knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety legislation and statutory compliance requirements.
• Experience conducting technical inspections and identifying operational risk.
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding ability.
• Experience monitoring electricity and water consumption and implementing cost-saving initiatives.
• Strong administration, reporting and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced retail environment.

What you will be doing

• You will be responsible for the technical and operational performance of the centre, including:
• Managing all building services, technical systems and facilities-related activities.
• Conducting regular inspections of plant, equipment and building infrastructure.
• Ensuring that planned and preventative maintenance is completed in accordance with approved schedules.
• Monitoring the condition and performance of electrical, mechanical, HVAC, water and other critical building systems.
• Managing service providers and contractors against agreed contracts and SLAs.
• Identifying technical risks and ensuring corrective action is implemented.
• Managing tenant installations and ensuring technical compliance with centre requirements.
• Preparing and managing facilities budgets and forecasts.
• Planning and executing approved Capex projects.
• Monitoring project cost, quality and delivery against agreed timelines.
• Conducting annual risk inspections and ensuring identified risks are addressed.
• Ensuring compliance with Occupational Health and Safety requirements and other relevant legislation.
• Managing statutory inspections, certificates and compliance records.
• Monitoring electricity consumption and implementing energy-saving initiatives.
• Monitoring water consumption and identifying opportunities to reduce usage and losses.
• Supporting solar, energy-efficiency and sustainability initiatives.
• Ensuring critical equipment and plant remain reliable and properly maintained.
• Responding to technical incidents and coordinating appropriate corrective action.
• Maintaining accurate technical records, maintenance documentation and compliance information.
• Providing timely and professional responses to internal and external clients.

Closing Date 16 October 2026

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About the role

• We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Lease Administrator to join our team.
• In this role, you will support the effective administration of commercial lease agreements, including new leases, renewals, amendments, tenant documentation and the maintenance of accurate lease records.
• You will work closely with tenants, landlords, property teams, legal professionals and internal stakeholders to ensure that lease documentation is complete, accurate and processed within required timelines.
• The role also plays an important part in ensuring that required tenant information and documentation are obtained and maintained in accordance with applicable Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA) requirements and internal compliance processes.
• This role will suit someone who enjoys working with detail, manages deadlines well and is comfortable working with contractual, financial and compliance-related information.

What you will bring

Inherent requirements for the position (non-negotiable)

• Minimum Grade 12.
• At least 3 years' relevant experience in lease administration, property administration or a similar administrative environment.
• Experience in a client-facing environment and providing comprehensive administrative support.
• Practical knowledge of commercial leasing processes and supporting lease documentation.
• Additional demonstrable requirements
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Experience using property management or lease administration systems such as SAP, MDA or similar, including contract creation and maintenance.
• Sound understanding of the financial components of commercial leases, including rentals, escalations, security deposits, operating costs, service charges and other lease-related recoveries.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy when working with contractual information, financial data and supporting documentation.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple leases, deadlines, documentation requirements and follow-ups simultaneously.
• Ability to interpret lease documentation and identify key commercial terms, obligations, conditions and critical dates.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with landlords, tenants, legal professionals and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain complete and accurate lease records, correspondence and supporting documentation in accordance with organisational, legal and document-retention requirements.
• Ability to prioritise work effectively and follow matters through to completion.
• Working knowledge of FICA requirements relevant to tenant onboarding, client due diligence and lease administration.

What you will be doing

• In this role, you will play an important part in supporting accurate, compliant and efficient lease administration across the portfolio.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Managing new lease deals

• Coordinate the administration and processing of new lease agreements.
• Capture and maintain lease information accurately on relevant property management systems.
• Review documentation for completeness and ensure required supporting documentation has been received.
• Monitor outstanding documentation, approvals and conditions relating to new lease agreements.
• Managing lease renewals and amendments
• Monitor lease expiry dates and initiate renewal processes within required timeframes.
• Support the preparation and administration of lease renewals, addenda, amendments and related documentation.
• Track outstanding approvals and documentation to ensure transactions are completed timeously.
• Maintain accurate records of amended lease terms and critical dates.

FICA and compliance administration

• Obtain, review and maintain tenant and client documentation required for FICA and internal compliance purposes.
• Follow up on outstanding FICA documentation and ensure records remain complete and up to date.
• Support applicable client due diligence and verification processes.
• Escalate incomplete, inconsistent or potentially non-compliant documentation in line with internal processes.
• Maintain appropriate records and supporting documentation for audit and compliance purposes.

Tenant and lease administration

• Prepare lease-related correspondence, cover letters and supporting documentation.
• Maintain organised, accurate and accessible electronic and/or physical tenant files.
• Record and track key lease obligations, documentation and securities.
• Monitor outstanding deposits, guarantees and other lease-related securities where applicable.
• Ensure lease records and supporting information remain current and complete.

Financial and lease information

• Capture and verify key financial terms contained in lease agreements.
• Review information relating to rentals, escalations, deposits, operating costs, service charges and other recoveries.
• Identify discrepancies between approved commercial terms, lease documentation and system information and escalate where required.
• Support the maintenance of accurate lease and financial information on relevant systems.

Stakeholder communication

• Act as a professional point of contact for lease administration-related queries.
• Liaise with tenants, landlords, legal professionals, property teams and other stakeholders to obtain outstanding information and resolve administrative queries.
• Communicate clearly and professionally across email, telephone and in-person interactions.
• Escalate matters appropriately where they fall outside the scope of the role or require specialist input.

Data integrity and document management

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date lease records and documentation.
• Track critical dates, outstanding actions and documentation requirements.
• Ensure documents are appropriately filed and retained in line with internal policies and applicable legal requirements.
• Conduct regular checks to ensure information captured on systems corresponds with approved lease documentation.

What success looks like in this role

You will be successful in this role if you are someone who:

• Works accurately and consistently, even when managing high volumes of information.
• Takes ownership of outstanding actions and follows matters through to completion.
• Understands the importance of deadlines, compliance and accurate record keeping.
• Is comfortable working with contractual and financial information.
• Builds professional relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Identifies discrepancies early and takes appropriate action to resolve or escalate them.
• Demonstrates discretion when working with confidential tenant and client information.

Closing Date 16 October 2026

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About the role

• We are looking for an organised, financially astute and detail-oriented Property Administrator to join our team within a retail shopping centre environment.
• The role provides essential administrative and financial support to the property management function, with particular responsibility for lease administration, debtor management, tenant accounts, contract administration, data integrity and regulatory compliance.
• You will work closely with tenants, property managers, brokers, finance teams, FICA specialists and other stakeholders to ensure that lease and tenant information is accurate, debtor accounts are actively managed, and administrative processes are completed efficiently and within required timelines.
• This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working with detail, financial information and tenant relationships in a fast-paced retail property environment.

What you will bring

Inherent requirements for the position (non-negotiable)

• Minimum Grade 12, preferably with Accounting or a related commercial subject.
• At least 2 years' relevant experience in property administration, lease administration, debtor administration or a similar role within a commercial or retail property management environment.
• Practical knowledge of commercial leasing processes and lease-related documentation.
• Sound understanding of debtor management and financial administration.
• Working knowledge of FICA requirements relevant to tenant onboarding, KYC and lease administration.
• Working knowledge of POPIA and the importance of appropriate handling and protection of tenant and client information.
• Experience preparing, reviewing and maintaining lease-related and financial documentation.

Additional demonstrable requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Experience using property management or contract administration systems such as SAP, MDA or similar.
• Sound understanding of lease-related financial concepts, including rentals, escalations, deposits, interest, commissions, turnover rentals and recoveries.
• Strong administrative discipline and attention to detail.
• Ability to work accurately with high volumes of financial, contractual and tenant information.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines, queries and follow-ups simultaneously.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to engage confidently with tenants, brokers, suppliers, property managers and internal stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and follow-through skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate and complete records.

What you will be doing

Debtor and collections administration

• Monitor tenant debtor accounts and follow up on outstanding rental and other charges.
• Investigate short payments, credit balances and disputed amounts.
• Allocate payments and process journals or account corrections where required.
• Reconcile tenant accounts and assist in resolving account discrepancies.
• Follow up on outstanding debit orders, unpaid transactions and other payment issues.
• Calculate and monitor interest on arrear rental where applicable.
• Prepare and issue formal collection correspondence in accordance with internal processes.
• Escalate overdue accounts and recommend further collection or legal action where appropriate.
• Maintain clear and accurate collection notes, commitments and follow-up dates.
• Keep tenant contact and account information accurate and up to date.

Lease administration

• Support the administration of new lease agreements, renewals, amendments, cessions and cancellations.
• Create and maintain contracts on the relevant property management system.
• Coordinate with brokers, property managers and internal stakeholders to ensure lease documentation is complete.
• Prepare lease packs, commission calculations and supporting documentation.
• Monitor critical lease dates, outstanding documents and conditions.
• Assist with tenant credit vetting and lease renewal administration.
• Maintain accurate records of deposits, guarantees, sureties and other lease securities.

FICA and compliance

• Coordinate with the FICA function to ensure required tenant documentation is obtained and maintained.
• Assist with KYC information and risk-rating requirements relating to new and existing tenants.
• Follow up on outstanding or expired FICA documentation.
• Ensure FICA and supporting lease documentation is appropriately recorded and retained.
• Escalate incomplete, inconsistent or potentially non-compliant documentation.
• Handle tenant and client information in accordance with POPIA and internal data-protection requirements.

Tenant administration

• Maintain accurate tenant information on relevant property management systems.
• Maintain complete and organised electronic and/or physical tenant files.
• Prepare lease-related correspondence, reports and supporting documents.
• Respond to tenant queries relating to accounts, invoices, statements and lease administration.
• Track outstanding documentation and follow up with tenants as required.
• Support tenant vacating processes and associated administration.

Retail turnover administration

• Collect, capture and monitor tenant turnover information where applicable.
• Follow up on outstanding monthly turnover submissions.
• Maintain accurate turnover records.
• Assist with the calculation and administration of turnover rental in accordance with lease provisions.
• Investigate discrepancies in tenant turnover information where required.

Financial and reporting support

• Assist with monthly cash-flow and debtor reporting.
• Ensure tenant accounts have accurate comments, actions and follow-up dates.
• Support internal and external audit queries and provide supporting documentation.
• Assist with quarterly, year-end and other property reporting requirements.
• Review lease and financial information for accuracy and identify discrepancies requiring correction.
• Validate and process broker commission claims and other relevant invoices.

Data integrity and document control

• Maintain the accuracy and completeness of building, tenant and lease data.
• Ensure contracts, guarantees, sureties, deposits, FICA documents and supporting records are correctly captured and filed.
• Regularly review data for completeness and resolve discrepancies.
• Process approved adjustments and changes to tenant and lease information.
• Maintain reliable records for operational, financial and audit purposes.

Tenant and stakeholder liaison

• Build and maintain professional working relationships with tenants and internal stakeholders.
• Liaise with property managers, brokers, finance teams, FICA specialists, suppliers and other service providers.
• Assist with tenant account and invoice queries.
• Coordinate information required for meter readings, utilities and municipal billing where applicable.
• Assist with key handovers, tenant vacating processes and pre-reinstatement inspections.
• Escalate unresolved issues appropriately and ensure matters are followed through to completion.

What success looks like in this role

You will be successful in this role if you:

• Work accurately and consistently with financial and contractual information.
• Take ownership of tenant queries and outstanding actions.
• Maintain strong control over deadlines and documentation.
• Are comfortable engaging with tenants regarding outstanding accounts.
• Understand the importance of FICA, POPIA and accurate record keeping.
• Identify discrepancies early and take action to resolve them.
• Build strong working relationships with tenants and internal teams.
• Remain organised and professional in a busy retail property environment.

Closing Date 16 October 2026