General Manager - Retail Property Management

Excellerate JHI; Vrystaat; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate services company in South Africa is seeking an experienced General Manager to effectively manage and develop property assets. The role entails achieving growth and profitability objectives, managing property teams, and ensuring compliance with property strategies. Candidates should have at least 8 years of relevant experience and a commerce/property qualification. This position offers opportunities for career advancement in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 8 Years of Property Relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Formulate a strategic plan for the property.
• Improve the property to achieve its maximum potential.
• Conduct risk and exposure analysis.
• Analyze property performance against budgets.
• Utilize market intelligence for marketing strategy.
• Control capital expenditure for refurbishments.
• Build and maintain relationships with tenants.
• Ensure effective property and lease administration.

Skills

Property Relevant experience

General property administration

Commercial/Property law knowledge

General Accounting knowledge

Operations/Facilities Management

Sector-specific knowledge of commercial/industrial/retail property fundamentals

Education

Commerce/Property qualification

Job description

Who we are

We are a leading real estate services company that combines global standards with specialised local knowledge to create customisable high‑performance solutions for our clients. We advise property owners and occupiers on every aspect of their property strategies and assist them in the development, buying, selling, leasing, valuing and management of their assets. Our dedication to quality and excellence sets us apart in the industry.

Why choose us

Be part of a forward‑thinking culture that values entrepreneurial spirit and celebrates your best work. Collaborate with talented property professionals, leverage unparalleled resources, and enjoy opportunities for both personal and professional growth. At JHI, your contributions are encouraged and celebrated, ensuring a rewarding journey as you advance in your career.

About the role

We are seeking a General Manager to ensure the overall effective management and development of specific property assets, including the achievement of specified growth and profitability objectives and management of subordinates and property teams. To provide input and execute the property strategies related to the specific property. Responsible across all centre operations such as but not limited to retail space management, marketing, leasing, health and safety and maintenance.

What you will bring

Inherent requirements for the position (non‑negotiable)

• 8 Years of Property Relevant experience
• Commerce/Property qualification
• General property administration
• Commercial/Property law knowledge
• General Accountingknowledge
• Operations/Facilities Management
• Sector‑specific knowledge of commercial/ industrial/ retail property fundamentals

What you will be doing

• To formalise a strategic plan for the property and make recommendations to the Portfolio Executive regarding re‑engineering, streamlining, and risk balancing for the property
• To improve the property (upgrades, renovations, development) to achieve its maximum potential;
• To conduct an annual risk and exposure analysis and review of current and potential risks;
• To conduct a monthly performance analysis of the property in terms of performance against budgets and relevant industry benchmarks.
• To utilise market research and market intelligence to deliver on the marketing strategy to include target market identification, compilation of tenant mix, and tenant procurement;
• To control capital expenditure for refurbishments and improvements to the property.
• To build and maintain relationships with tenants and prospective users of the property.
• To align, interpret, and implement the actual output of property and lease administration and operational functions with the output expected by business operations.
• To ensure that property and lease administration is well administered.
• To ensure the effective management of tenant accounts as it relates to the interaction with relevant stakeholders and functional areas, and the necessary resolution of relevant issues.
• To assess staff functions within the respective functional areas and conduct regular performance reviews, and effectively manage all reporting staff.

JHI is committed to striving for diversity and equitablerepresentation in our workforce. Preference may thus be given to suitably qualified candidates as identified in our employment equity plan. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.