Commercial Property Manager

4 days ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Parvana Full time R600 000 - R1 200 000 per year
Job Description
About our client:

With an impressive track record dating back over 80 years, our client manages a diverse portfolio of residential, industrial and commercial properties. Founded on the principles of trust, quality and value, you will be joining a company known for their professionalism and expertise surrounding the dynamic property industry.

What you will be doing:
  • Act as the primary custodian for ensuring the portfolio meets all statutory requirements, including Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), local municipal by-laws, and environmental regulations.
  • Enforce / administer all commercial lease agreements, ensuring timely compliance from both tenants and the landlord.
  • Oversee the integrity of the debtor and creditor ledgers, manage credit control, and implement policies to mitigate financial risk and bad debt.
  • Lead all internal and external property audits, ensuring accurate, complete, and readily available documentation.
  • Manage the full tenant lifecycle, including lease initiation, lease renewals, collection of rentals, and proactive management of arrears and credit control.
  • Collaborate with the finance team on property budgets, manage expenditure against approved budgets, and provide monthly performance reports on vacancies, arrears, and operational costs.
  • Oversee service agreements and manage all third-party contractors (e.g., maintenance, security), ensuring service level agreements (SLAs) are met and costs are optimised.
  • Develop and execute proactive planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules to preserve asset value and ensure tenant satisfaction.
  • Manage all day-to-day operational issues, utility management, and ensure the prompt and professional resolution of tenant queries and maintenance requests.
What our client is looking for:
  • A relevant tertiary qualification (Property Studies, Real Estate Management, or a related Financial/Legal degree).
  • 5 - 8 years of experience in commercial property or facilities management, specifically managing retail, industrial, or office portfolios.
  • Knowledge of the Property Sector Code, the Consumer Protection Act (CPA), and fundamental commercial lease law.
  • Financial management skills, including experience with debtors/creditors management, credit control, and financial reporting.
  • Proficiency with industry-standard property management software (Specify preferred software, e.g., MRI, MDA Property Manager) and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • High degree of integrity, personal accountability, and a proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive financial information.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement with tenants, senior leadership, and legal professionals.
  • Proactive, solutions-driven approach to complex operational and compliance challenges.
Job ID:
  • J107033
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Requirements

Commercial Property Manager, property management, real estate, financial management, lease agreements, OHS, tenant lifecycle, property audits, budget management, contractor management, PPM

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