General Manager Retail Property Management

Talent Evolution (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management firm in Johannesburg seeks an experienced individual to oversee strategic management of properties. You will develop plans to optimize asset performance, monitor financials, and ensure effective tenant relationships. Candidates should possess a minimum of 8 years' experience in property management, strong leadership ability, and sound knowledge of commercial property law. The role demands strategic thinkers with operational expertise and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years' relevant experience within the property sector.
• Strong general property administration experience.
• Sound knowledge of commercial and property law.
• General accounting and financial management knowledge.
• Experience in operations and facilities management.
• Sector-specific experience in retail, commercial, or industrial property management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and formalise a strategic plan for each property.
• Monitor and analyse monthly property performance against approved budgets.
• Utilise market research to support marketing strategies.
• Ensure effective administration of property and lease management functions.
• Manage tenant accounts and resolve operational and financial issues.
• Manage property management teams and service providers.

Skills

Strong leadership and people management capability

Strategic and analytical thinking skills

Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Ability to manage complex operations across multiple functional areas

Strong commercial acumen with a focus on growth and profitability

Education

Commerce or Property-related qualification

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Property Management

• Develop and formalise a strategic plan for each property and provide recommendations to the Portfolio Executive relating to optimisation, re‑engineering, streamlining, and risk balancing.
• Identify opportunities for upgrades, refurbishments, and development initiatives to maximise asset value and performance.
• Conduct annual risk and exposure assessments and manage current and potential risks.

Financial & Performance Management

• Monitor and analyse monthly property performance against approved budgets and industry benchmarks.
• Control and manage capital expenditure related to refurbishments and property improvements.
• Ensure sound financial oversight in line with approved financial and accounting principles.

Leasing, Marketing & Tenant Management

• Utilise market research and intelligence to support marketing strategies, including target market identification and tenant mix optimisation.
• Oversee leasing activities, tenant procurement, and space utilisation to enhance property performance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing tenants and prospective occupiers.

Operations & Administration

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Ensure effective administration of property and lease management functions.

Align operational outputs with business objectives and service delivery expectations.

Oversee retail centre operations, including maintenance, facilities management, and health and safety compliance.

Stakeholder & Relationship Management

• Manage tenant accounts and ensure effective engagement with internal and external stakeholders.
• Resolve operational, financial, and tenant-related issues efficiently and professionally.

People Management

• Manage and lead property management teams and service providers.
• Assess staff functions, conduct regular performance reviews, and ensure effective supervision and development of all direct and indirect reports.

Role Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 8 years’ relevant experience within the property sector.
• Commerce or Property-related qualification.
• Strong general property administration experience.
• Sound knowledge of commercial and property law.
• General accounting and financial management knowledge.
• Experience in operations and facilities management.
• Sector‑specific experience in retail, commercial, or industrial property management.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management capability.
• Strategic and analytical thinking skills.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex operations across multiple functional areas.
• Strong commercial acumen with a focus on growth and profitability.

Should you not receive a response within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.