Portfolio Manager

Parvana; Cape Town; Presencial; ZAR 600.000 - 850.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Parvana in Cape Town seeks an experienced commercial property and facilities manager to oversee a diverse portfolio. You will enforce lease administration, budgeting, maintenance coordination, and compliance with OHS, CPA, and local by-laws.

You will lead tenant lifecycle, supervise third-party contractors, generate monthly reports on vacancies, arrears and costs, and collaborate with finance on budgets. Requires 5–8 years' experience, relevant degree, and proficiency in MRI or similar software

Formación

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Property Studies/Real Estate or related financial/legal field.
• 5–8 years of experience in commercial property or facilities management.
• Knowledge of Property Sector Code, CPA and commercial lease law.
• Financial management skills including debtors/creditors and reporting.
• Proficiency with property management software (MRI, MDA) and Excel.
• High integrity and ability to handle confidential information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for stakeholders.

Responsabilidades

• Act as the primary custodian for statutory compliance (OHS, by-laws, environmental).
• Enforce and administer commercial lease agreements with tenants and landlords.
• Oversee debtor/creditor ledgers, credit control, and financial risk mitigation.
• Lead internal/external property audits with complete documentation.
• Manage full tenant lifecycle: leases, renewals, rentals, arrears.
• Collaborate with finance on budgets and monthly performance reports.
• Oversee service agreements and third-party contractors; optimise costs.
• Develop and execute planned preventative maintenance to preserve asset value.
• Handle day-to-day operations, utilities, and tenant queries/maintenance.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Financial acumen

Problem solving

Integrity

Educación

Property Studies degree

Real Estate Management degree

Financial/Legal related degree

Herramientas

MRI

MDA Property Manager

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

Location: Cape Town | Work Type: Office Based | Job ID: J107125

About our client:

With an impressive track record dating back over 80 years, our client manages a diverse portfolio of residential, industrial and commercial properties. Founded on the principles of trust, quality and value, you will be joining a company known for their professionalism and expertise surrounding the dynamic property industry.

What you will be doing:

• Act as the primary custodian for ensuring the portfolio meets all statutory requirements, including Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), local municipal by-laws, and environmental regulations.
• Enforce / administer all commercial lease agreements, ensuring timely compliance from both tenants and the landlord.
• Oversee the integrity of the debtor and creditor ledgers, manage credit control, and implement policies to mitigate financial risk and bad debt.
• Lead all internal and external property audits, ensuring accurate, complete, and readily available documentation.
• Manage the full tenant lifecycle, including lease initiation, lease renewals, collection of rentals, and proactive management of arrears and credit control.
• Collaborate with the finance team on property budgets, manage expenditure against approved budgets, and provide monthly performance reports on vacancies, arrears, and operational costs.
• Oversee service agreements and manage all third-party contractors (e.g., maintenance, security), ensuring service level agreements (SLAs) are met and costs are optimised.
• Develop and execute proactive planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules to preserve asset value and ensure tenant satisfaction.
• Manage all day-to-day operational issues, utility management, and ensure the prompt and professional resolution of tenant queries and maintenance requests.

What our client is looking for:

• A relevant tertiary qualification (Property Studies, Real Estate Management, or a related Financial/Legal degree).
• 5 - 8 years of experience in commercial property or facilities management, specifically managing retail, industrial, or office portfolios.
• Knowledge of the Property Sector Code, the Consumer Protection Act (CPA), and fundamental commercial lease law.
• Financial management skills, including experience with debtors/creditors management, credit control, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency with industry-standard property management software (Specify preferred software, e.g., MRI, MDA Property Manager) and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• High degree of integrity, personal accountability, and a proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive financial information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement with tenants, senior leadership, and legal professionals.
• Proactive, solutions-driven approach to complex operational and compliance challenges.