Leasing Lead

Browns Jewellers; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Browns Jewellers seeks a skilled Leasing Lead to manage its store lease portfolio across South Africa and the UK. This role encompasses lease negotiations, administration, and overseeing daily leasing operations, ensuring optimal management of properties and lease terms. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of experience in retail leasing or property management, preferably from a landlord or shopping centre background.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary

Generous staff discounts

Career growth opportunities

High-end working environment

Daily nutritious lunch provided

Day off on your birthday

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in retail leasing or property management.
• Strong preference for candidates from landlord/shopping centre environment.
• Excellent organizational and administrative abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lease lifecycle across all Browns retail locations.
• Assist with lease negotiations, renewals, and contract structuring.
• Monitor critical lease dates, renewal options, and obligations.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Leasing Lead to manage our store lease portfolio across South Africa and the UK. This role will be responsible for lease negotiations, renewals, administration, and day-to-day leasing operations — ensuring optimal property management and rental terms across all Browns locations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the full lease lifecycle across all Browns retail locations (SA & UK)
• Assist the Executive team with lease negotiations, renewals, and contract structuring with landlords and centre management
• Review, draft, and finalise lease agreements in line with Browns’ commercial and legal standards
• Monitor critical lease dates, renewal options, escalations, and obligations to ensure timely actions.
• Handle all lease-related queries, disputes, and amendments
• Coordinate with legal, finance, and store operations to ensure compliance and accuracy
• Maintain a centralised lease database and document control system
• Advise on space optimisation and new lease opportunities in support of expansion or repositioning
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all landlord communications and requests.
• Support the development of the retail leasing strategy aligned with business strategy.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and reporting on rental commitments

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in retail leasing or property management
• Strong preference for candidates from the landlord/shopping centre environment
• Proven negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent organisational and administrative abilities
• Strong understanding of commercial lease terms and property law fundamentals
• High attention to detail and deadline-driven mindset
• Professional communication style and a collaborative approach
• Confident, ambitious, and committed to delivering excellence.

WHAT YOU WILL GET

• Competitive basic salary
• Generous staff discounts
• Career growth opportunities within a premium, growing brand
• A beautiful, high-end working environment
• Daily nutritious lunch provided by our canteen
• Day off on your birthday