Landlord Relationship Specialist (Nelspruit)

Optimal Growth Technologies; Mbombela; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the telecommunications sector seeks a Landlord Relationship Specialist in Mpumalanga. The role involves managing landlord relationships, overseeing lease agreements, and engaging with stakeholders to ensure seamless operations. Ideal candidates will possess strong negotiation, communication, and organizational skills, along with relevant qualifications and experience in property management.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in a similar role.
• 3-5 years negotiating experience.
• Understanding of basic business principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage landlord relationships and lease agreements.
• Facilitate communication between the company and landlords.
• Conduct dispute resolution and ensure business continuity.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Relevant 3 year Degree / National Diploma in Property, Town Planning, Law

Tools

Excel

Smart Sheets

Job description

Landlord Relationship Specialist

Contract duration: 12 months

Location: Nelspruit

ROLE PURPOSE:

• To manage Landlord relationships, end to end within company
• Cession of Lease Agreements: To obtain consent from landlords for the transfer of existing lease agreements
• Lease Renewals: To manage and renew lease agreements, ensuring favorable terms for the company.
• To manage strategic and operational Property related projects, negotiations, and reporting

RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Build and maintain good business relationships with landlords in line with company services and ;
• Performance Management Framework and objectives
• Stakeholder engagement with relevant landlords, stakeholder and government bodies/ associations to strategically position the companyto achieve its long-term objectives.
• Implement the companies services strategy with the aim of maximizing onward tenancies and cost containment in the long run
• Timely renewal and lease renegotiation of rentals (focus on reduction of rentals)
• To facilitate communication between company, Landlord and contractors.
• Regular Site Meetings and updates with Landlords
• Dispute resolution and ensuring business continuity
• Manage ground rent direct expense budget
• Support of site activities and access including upgrades through close coordination with landlords and customer stakeholders
• Reporting and tracking, on the status of lease agreements and negotiations
• Liaising with Landlord Relationship Specialists, requires teamwork and the ability to work as a unit within a larger property management framework
• Working on ad-hoc projects as requested by line manager and the organization

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Understanding of Basic Telecommunications Principles and site layout.
• Negotiation Skills including dispute management skills, is vital
• Communication Skills, essential for liaising with various stakeholders, including landlords, contractors, and internal teams.
• Contract management: Having understanding and Business acumen in dealing with contract clauses and implementation, ensuring all legal and procedural requirements are complied to.
• Organizational Skills, necessary for managing multiple leases, renewals, and workload
• Problem-Solving Skills, useful for addressing any issues that arise during the negotiation or cession process.
• Attention to Detail and reporting skills: Critical for drafting leases, capturing information,
• Excel, smart sheets and systems knowledge and ability to report on and analyse statistics.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• Landlord dispute resolution / management / Persuasion and influencing skills
• Contract management and basic contract law
• Relationship management
• Stakeholder management
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of Town Planning Environment
• Understanding of Geographical Maps

TECHNICAL/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Relevant 3 year Degree / National Diploma / Equivalent experience (Knowledge Skill Abilities) in Property, Town Panning, Law, or relevant Built Environment qualification.
• Understanding of basic business principles
• Relevant Property Legislation & leasing
• Knowledge of Policies and procedures
• 3- 5 years experience in a similar role
• 3 - 5 years Negotiating experience
• 3 - 5 years working with property/base stations/telecoms (Desirable)