Junior To Intermediate Asset Manager

Energy Africa Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 720 000 - 850 000; Full time

Job summary

A property management firm is seeking an experienced Asset Manager in Cape Town to optimize asset performance and oversee transactions. You will manage property acquisitions and disposals while supporting financial planning. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of experience in property asset management, particularly in the logistics or industrial sector and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word. This full-time role offers the opportunity to impact a national portfolio.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience in property asset management.
• Experience in logistics or industrial property sector preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines within a structured framework.

Responsibilities

• Assist with property acquisitions, disposals, and lease renewals.
• Implement and manage sales and lease processes.
• Review property budgets and provide input into financial planning.

Skills

Property asset management

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Strong numeracy

Record-keeping

Education

Tertiary qualification in Property Studies, BCom, LLB, or related field

Job description

Introduction

A South African property fund is seeking an Asset Manager to support the management of logistics and industrial properties across its national portfolio.

The role is focused on optimising asset performance, supporting transactions, and ensuring operational and financial oversight across co-owned and directly held assets.

This is a full-time, Cape Town–based role reporting to the National Asset Manager.

Duties & Responsibilities

Assist with all matters relating to property acquisitions, disposals, and lease renewals.

• Implement and manage sales and lease processes in line with internal frameworks.
• Review property budgets and provide input into financial planning cycles.
• Attend tenant meetings and support relationship management across the Cape Town portfolio.
• Assist with viewings and vacancy management for Cape Town assets.
• Provide input into interim and annual external property valuation cycles.
• Review municipal general and supplementary valuation rolls and provide recommendations.
• Support the management of co-ownerships and joint ventures.
• Review documentation related to Property Owners Associations, Body Corporates, and City Improvement Districts.
• Review tenant billing and assist the billing department with municipal reconciliations.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Tertiary qualification in Property Studies, BCom, LLB, or related field.

• 3–5 years' experience in property asset management.
• Relevant experience in a similar role within the logistics or industrial property sector preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Strong numeracy and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines within a structured policy framework.
• Familiarity with lease implementation, property valuations, and municipal billing processes.