Landlord Relationship Specialist (Western Cape)

Optimal Growth Technologies; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimal Growth Technologies is seeking a Landlord Relationship Specialist to manage end-to-end landlord relationships. The role involves negotiating lease agreements, ensuring favorable terms, and managing strategic property-related projects.

The ideal candidate should have 3–5 years of experience in a similar role, excellent negotiation skills, and must understand telecommunications principles. Candidates with a relevant degree and organizational skills will excel in this role.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience in a similar role.
• 3–5 years negotiating experience.
• Understanding of basic telecommunications principles and site layout.

Responsibilities

• Manage landlord relationships end to end within the company.
• Obtain consent from landlords for transfer of lease agreements.
• Handle lease renewals ensuring favorable terms for the company.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant 3 year degree / national diploma

Tools

Excel

Smart Sheets

Job description

Landlord Relationship Specialist

Contract duration: 12 months

Location: Western Cape

ROLE PURPOSE

• To manage landlord relationships end to end within company
• Cession of lease agreements: obtain consent from landlords for transfer of existing lease agreements
• Lease renewals: manage and renew lease agreements, ensuring favorable terms for company
• Manage strategic and operational property‑related projects, negotiations, and reporting

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build and maintain good business relationships with landlords in line with company services
• Performance management framework and objectives
• Stakeholder engagement with relevant landlords, stakeholder and government bodies/associations to strategically position the company to achieve its long‑term objectives
• Implement the company’s services strategy with aim of maximizing onward tenancies and cost containment in the long run
• Timely renewal and lease renegotiation of rentals (focus on reduction of rentals)
• 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 status of lease agreements and negotiations
• Liaise with landlord relationship specialists; requires teamwork and ability to work as a unit within larger property management framework
• Work on ad‑hoc projects as requested by line manager and organization

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Understanding of basic telecommunications principles and site layout
• Negotiation skills including dispute management skills, vital
• Communication skills, essential for liaising with various stakeholders, including landlords, contractors, and internal teams
• Contract management: understanding and business acumen in dealing with contract clauses and implementation, ensuring all legal and procedural requirements are complied with
• Organizational skills: necessary for managing multiple leases, renewals, and workload
• Problem‑solving skills: useful for addressing any issues that arise during negotiation or cession process
• Attention to detail and reporting skills: critical for drafting leases, capturing information
• Excel, Smart Sheets and system 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, ability) in property, town planning, 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)