Centre Manager

Excellerate Jhi; Durban; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management firm seeks a Centre Manager to optimize financial performance and manage tenant relationships in Durban. Ideal candidates should have 3-5 years of property management experience and a relevant tertiary qualification. Strong skills in budgeting, people management, and business writing are essential.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in the property / centre management industry.
• Retail experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a centre by optimising all trading opportunities.
• Maintain relationships with tenants and manage building administration.

Skills

Budgeting & Financial Management

Business writing skills

People management skills

IT literacy (MS Office suite, SAP)

Administration skills

Driver's license

Education

Business or property related tertiary qualification

Job description

Join to apply for the Centre Manager role at Excellerate JHI.Main Purpose / Objective Of The Position : To manage a centre by optimising all trading opportunities, including lease agreements, and ensuring that the portfolio financial performance remains sound.

Optimizing the building's income stream by establishing and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships with tenants, managing and controlling personnel, service contractors, repairs, revamps, tenant installations, inspections, and general building administration.

This position will require an all-rounded property professional.

Profit responsible.Decision Making Authority : Subject to the mandate as received from Portfolio Management : Total expense account of a building including all repairs and service contracts, Project Management expensesReplacement / selling of equipmentAllowancesExperience / Education : 3-5 years experience in the property / centre management industry.

A Business (marketing) or a property related tertiary qualification would be a recommendation.

Retail experience essential.Skills Required : Budgeting & Financial Management, Business writing skills (specs & house rules), People management skills, IT literacy (MS Office suite, SAP), Administration skills, Driver's license.Knowledge Required : Property / Centre Management industry (advanced), basic technical knowledge, contract management, elementary financial management, workable knowledge of Company policies and procedures, in-depth knowledge of lease agreements, understanding of cost budgeting, basic knowledge of statutory requirements, general business acumenpetencies Required : Problem solving & decision making, Customer Relationship Building, Communication, Team leadership, Financial & business acumen, Confidence, Assertiveness; Negotiation; Analytical Thinking; Tolerance for Stress; Resilience.Major Drivers Of Work Volume : 1) VacanciesGeographical spread of ClusterGrading and complexity of buildings in Cluster.Lease renewal cycleLevel of service required (tenant / building profile)Profile of the centre (s)Number of building ownersInterface / Relationships With : Internal : Facilities Consultant, Portfolio Manager, Operations Manager, Financial Manager, Accountant, Debtors Administrator, Lease Administrator, Lease Controller, Receptionist.External : Tenants, Local community, Service Contractors, Local Authority, Emergency Services, Brokers, External clients (where applicable), Business forums and chambers.Seniority LevelMid-Senior levelEmployment TypeFull-timeJob FunctionManagement and Manufacturing