Durban Commercial Leasing Pro | Flexible & Lucrative

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commissions

Competitive base salary

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Mentorship from senior professionals

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban is seeking a Commercial Property Leasing Specialist to lead leasing for office, retail and industrial spaces. You will develop strategies, conduct market analysis, show properties and negotiate terms to maximize occupancy and profitability.

The role requires 3–5 years in leasing or commercial real estate, FFC and Real Estate registration, and solid CRM skills. You will build strong relationships with clients and brokers while achieving ambitious leasing targets.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of proven leasing or commercial real estate experience.
• Strong understanding of Durban market, vacancy rates and rental values.
• Excellent sales, negotiation and communication skills with ability to close deals.
• Proficiency with CRM software and real estate tech platforms is essential.
• Fidelity Fund Certificate (FFC) and Real Estate registration are mandatory.
• Ability to work independently, manage time and meet leasing targets.
• Knowledge of lease agreements and commercial property law.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Business, Marketing or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement leasing strategies to attract tenants and maximize occupancy.
• Conduct market research to identify target tenants and analyze market trends in Durban.
• Showcase properties to tenants, highlighting features and business needs.
• Negotiate lease terms favorable to landlord and tenant.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, brokers and industry professionals to generate leads.
• Prepare leasing reports with market analysis, deal pipelines and performance metrics for management.
• Manage entire leasing process from inquiry to lease execution and onboarding.
• Stay informed on KwaZulu-Natal market dynamics and best practices.

Skills

Sales

Negotiation

Communication

CRM proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Placements24 in Durban is seeking a Commercial Property Leasing Specialist to lead leasing for office, retail and industrial spaces. You will develop strategies, conduct market analysis, show properties and negotiate terms to maximize occupancy and profitability.

The role requires 3–5 years in leasing or commercial real estate, FFC and Real Estate registration, and solid CRM skills. You will build strong relationships with clients and brokers while achieving ambitious leasing targets.