Leasing Manager

Pedros; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Pedros in Durban, with travel as required, seeks an experienced Leasing Manager to negotiate and manage commercial lease agreements for new and existing sites. The role focuses on securing favourable terms while protecting the Group's interests across the property portfolio.

Responsibilities include developing landlord relationships, optimising occupancy costs, managing renewals and governance across a growing portfolio to minimise risk and drive sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• : Minimum 5–8 years' experience in commercial property leasing within retail, QSR, hospitality or a multi-site business.
• : Proven experience negotiating commercial leases with major landlords, developers and property funds.
• : Strong understanding of retail lease structures, rental models, escalations, tenant installation allowances and beneficial occupation.
• : Relevant qualification in Property Studies, Real Estate, Law, Commerce, Finance or a related field.
• : Excellent commercial negotiation, stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate commercial lease agreements with landlords, developers, shopping centres and property funds for new sites.
• Manage lease renewals, extensions, relocations and portfolio optimisation to minimise commercial risk.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with landlords, brokers and property management companies.
• Maintain an accurate lease register and ensure compliance with all lease obligations, critical dates and governance requirements.
• Partner with Real Estate, Development, Finance, Legal, Operations and Franchise teams to support the successful delivery of property and expansion projects.

Skills

Commercial negotiation

Stakeholder management

Lease renewals

Portfolio management

Landlord relationships

Education

Property Studies / Real Estate

Job description

Location: Durban, with travel as required

Are you an experienced commercial property professional with a passion for negotiating high-value lease agreements that support business growth?

We are looking for an experienced Leasing Manager to negotiate and manage commercial lease agreements for new and existing sites, securing commercially favourable lease terms while protecting the Group's interests across its property portfolio.

This role goes beyond negotiating leases—it focuses on building strong landlord relationships, optimising occupancy costs, managing lease renewals and ensuring effective governance across a growing property portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Negotiate commercial lease agreements with landlords, developers, shopping centres and property funds for new sites.
• Manage lease renewals, extensions, relocations and portfolio optimisation to minimise commercial risk.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with landlords, brokers and property management companies.
• Maintain an accurate lease register and ensure compliance with all lease obligations, critical dates and governance requirements.
• Partner with Real Estate, Development, Finance, Legal, Operations and Franchise teams to support the successful delivery of property and expansion projects.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant qualification in Property Studies, Real Estate, Law, Commerce, Finance or a related field.
• Minimum 5–8 years' experience in commercial property leasing within retail, QSR, hospitality or a multi-site business.
• Proven experience negotiating commercial leases with major landlords, developers and property funds.
• Strong understanding of retail lease structures, rental models, escalations, tenant installation allowances and beneficial occupation.
• Excellent commercial negotiation, stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.

What You'll Bring

• A commercially focused and solutions-driven mindset.
• Strong negotiation and influencing capability.
• The ability to manage multiple lease negotiations and priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and attention-to-detail skills.
• A passion for delivering commercially sound property solutions that support sustainable business growth.