Asset Manager

**Job Title**

Asset Manager - Office (Coastal)

**Job Purpose**

Conducts strategic management of the property assets by maximizing capital value and net income for specific set of properties in the Coastal region.

**Role Location**

This role is based in Cape town, western Cape.

**Duties and responsibilities**
- Strategic Asset Management
- Strategic financial performance with emphasis on maximising the net income growth of the Office portfolio and achieving budget. The goal is to achieve above market returns for the portfolio.
- Fully responsible for compiling the consolidated budget for the portfolio of Office properties and manage / monitor the performance of budget throughout the year. Presentation of this budget to the Head of Asset Management.
- Fully responsible for aligning operational performance and excellence of Office sector in conjunction with sector heads, property management in accordance with the organisational objectives.
- Authorisation of appropriate Capex spend to enhance the portfolio.
- Facilitate the deal making process for the Office portfolio by guiding property management accordingly.
- Negotiating, structuring and concluding strategic deals.
- Fully responsible for strategic management and growth of assets principally through identifying acquisition, development and disposal opportunities including conducting due diligence. Presentation of these initiatives to the Growthpoint Deal Forum.
- Promotion of sustainability and energy generation initiatives within the portfolio.
- Ensure that company goals and objectives are aligned with asset management business plan and property management’s business plan.
- Maintain and grow tenant relations with tenants.
- New development and new business opportunity guidance.
- Facilitate business to business opportunities in the sector and Growthpoint as a whole.

**Experience**
- Minimum 10 years with Office Property experience (at asset management level), with a minimum of 5 years Office sector experience.

**Education**
- Appropriate bachelor’s degree in Property Management/Finance/QS Management.
- PPRA registration

**Competencies**
- Business Acumen
- Legislation
- Policies and Procedures
- Stakeholder Focus
- Strong financial skills
- Problem Solving
- Coping with Pressure and Change
- Diligent
- Highly motivated
- Self-starter

**Job Specific Skills**
- Strategic and Analytical thinking
- Excellent communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Presentational skills
- Risk management
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Negotiations skills
- Leadership skills
- Resilience

**Knowledge**
- Knowledge of the full spectrum of property management i.e., financial, marketing, administrative and technical components of properties.
- Sound knowledge of the business environment, the relevant role players within the business and their key responsibilities and outcomes i.e., market indicators.
- Legislation: knowledge and compliance to Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
- Asset management and financial accounting principles.
- Knowledge of Commercial leasing and lease agreements.
- Property and property contract related legislation.

**Internal Liaison**
- All internal stakeholders

**External Liaison**
- Tenants, Property Management Companies, Developers, Investors & Co-owners, Real Estate Brokers & Agents, Legal Advisors, Valuation Professionals, Service Providers & Contractors.

**Level of Decision Making**

Strategic and high-impact decision-making level, requiring advanced problem-solving capabilities.

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