Centre Manager Sandton

Ability Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A property management firm is seeking a Centre Manager in Gauteng to oversee the Centre's operations and asset control. The role involves budgeting, managing service contracts, and ensuring optimal maintenance of buildings and grounds. Candidates should have a Matric and preferably additional training in Centre management, alongside at least five years of related experience with supervisory duties. This position offers a chance to lead and train staff while ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Excellent understanding of Centre management procedures.
• Knowledge of budgeting, service contracts, and leasing agreements.
• Five or more years of related experience with at least two in a supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Centre's operations and facilities effectively.
• Develop and implement policies in accordance with health and safety regulations.
• Train and appraise assigned personnel.

Skills

Centre management procedures

Budgeting

Service contracts

Leasing agreements

Supervisory experience

Education

Matric

Additional related maintenance training

Job description

Job Reference : JHB -Ld S-1

Overview

Responsible for the management of the Centre.

Ensure investment growth and maximum income of the Centre through effective management and asset control.

Develop related budgets, oversee leasing contracts, procure services, handle third-party service contracts, and direct maintenance procedures.

Ensure that all buildings, grounds, and equipment are well maintained and in optimal working condition.

Develop and implement departmental policies and procedures and ensure that all operations are in accordance with established health and safety regulations.

Ensure that services purchased are of acceptable quality at the least possible cost.

Keep Senior Management well informed of area activities and significant problems.

Train, direct, and appraise assigned personnel.

Duties & Responsibilities

Requirements

• Matric.
• Additional related maintenance and Centre management training preferred.
• Excellent understanding of Centre management procedures.
• Knowledge of budgeting, service contracts, and leasing agreements.
• Five or more years of related experience, with at least two or more years of supervisory experience.

Duties

• Assumes responsibility for the effective operations management of the Centre and facilities.

Centre Management :

• Keeps abreast of market activities in respect of tenant movement, new developments, major vacancies, and other landlord's strategies.
• Attends meetings / functions related to the successful operation of the Centre.
• Assists with a five-year maintenance plan, including allowances for provisions or depreciation for submission to the Assistant General Manager / Director.
• Investigates / initiates proposals for refurbishments.
• Maintains a hands‑on control of projects in hand.
• Reviews the building status / grade ongoing and advises Senior Management regarding maintaining the standards within those grades.

Client Reporting :

• Provides accurate information to clients according to the agreed format timeously.
• Analyses monthly income / expenses and variance reporting.
• Monitors turnover rentals.
• Monitors all municipal recoveries on a monthly basis.

Planning And Budgeting :

• Prepares and completes budgets as required each year.
• Completes forecasts timeously as required.
• Reviews market rentals quarterly and ensures the best possible rate achieved and maintained as per agreed mandates.
• Assists in formulation of business plans for the unit.
• 5 Year budget – preparation and control as required by the client.
• Quarterly review and monitoring results as required by the client.

Quarterly Expenditure / Analysis :

• Sets and motivates Capex / TI philosophy per building in consultation with the client.
• Recommends TI standard specifications.
• Recommends Capex requirements.
• Ensures conformity to Capex philosophy and procedures.
• Estimates new operating costs.
• Ensures recovery of operational and utility costs in accordance with Lease terms.

Debtors and Creditors Management :

• Undertakes monthly interaction meetings with Debtors, Debtors Manager, and Leasing to ensure appropriate action taken and recommend legal action.

Credit Control :

• Responsible for Management of Arrears, Legal action, and liaising with attorneys / management as required.

Parking Management :

• Attends monthly / ad hoc interaction meetings all parkades where applicable.
• Maintains accurate control of "in‑house" operated parkades.

Tenant Management :

• Deals with correspondence / interaction with tenants as required.
• Ensures that leases are timeously renewed and all vacant space is let and in a presentable state.
• New Tenants :
• Determines and recommends letting mandates for approval.
• Undertakes lease negotiation and maintenance of tenant relationships.
• Controls new leases and records of the same.
• Controls / oversees new installations including premises design and liaising with professionals and contractors.
• Existing Tenants :
• Renews Lease Agreements in accordance with mandate.
• Tenant liaison and public relations.
• Controls / arranges centre promotions.
• Regularly assesses tenants' turnover, stock turn, and merchandising.
• Monitors and compiles foot traffic reports.

Expense Control :

• Checks and authorizes