PROPERTIES EXECUTIVE DURBAN

Affirmative Portfolios; Durban; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management firm in Durban is seeking an experienced Properties Executive. This role involves providing strategic management and overseeing all aspects of property administration, financial planning, and stakeholder relations. Candidates should have a postgraduate degree and 10 years of relevant experience, including 8 years at a senior management level. Strong competencies in financial and property management are essential for the position.

Qualifications

• 10 years of property management-related experience.
• 8 years of experience at senior management level.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice and manage communication for Property Management.
• Lead development of operational plans aligned with corporate strategy.
• Report on attainment of objectives for operational plans.
• Manage leasing, collections, and tenant relations.
• Ensure budget processes align with strategic planning.

Skills

Computer literacy in MS Office

Financial planning and forecasting

Understanding of Public Financial Management Act

Knowledge of corporate governance principles

Knowledge of risk management concepts

Knowledge of property-related legislation

Knowledge of property management software

Education

Post graduate masters qualification in Business Management / Finance / Properties Development

Job description

PROPERTIES EXECUTIVE - DURBAN

Property / Facilities Management / Security

Durban North, Durban - KwaZulu Natal

Our client in Durban is seeking a Properties Executive to join their team

Purpose

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, to provide strategic advice, manage communication and the implementation of strategies to support the achievement of the organization's strategic and operational objective in terms of Property Management, Asset management, Technical Services and Property development & Project management.

Duties

Lead the development and manage the implementation of appropriate policies, business processes and standard operating procedures for the Business unit.

Lead the development of short, medium, and long operational plans in line with the corporate strategic plan by consulting with divisional Heads of Department for input and finalisation of operational plans.

Direct the measurement and reporting on the attainment of objectives for the Business unit's strategic operational plans by facilitating meetings with Divisional Heads of Department.

Present and provide updates on short, medium, and long operational plans to the executive team to ensure integration and alignment of effort.

Report on the Business unit's strategic and operational plans at Executive meetings on a quarterly basis.

Oversee the management of leasing, collections, property administration and tenant management.

Oversee the management of property vacancies.

Oversee the management of lifecycle of assets.

Build and create strategic partnerships for the Business unit.

Ensure key internal and external stakeholders are identified and relations are appropriately managed.

Enhance the company's visibility on various platforms.

Oversee facilities maintenance service and engineering services.

Lead the development of Business unit budgets in accordance with the company's budget policy and regulations.

Ensure that budget processes are aligned to strategic planning processes and performance outputs.

Coordinate, control and report on budget inputs and variances during meetings as per stipulated deadlines.

Monitor capital expenditure spend in line with fiscal budget.

Determine staffing levels and prepare motivations for filling vacancies to complement functional objectives and requirements.

Monitor the adequacy of current training interventions through the evaluation of competencies demonstrated in the workplace applicants.

Qualifications

Post graduate masters qualification in Business Management / Finance / Properties Development

Experience

10 Years property management related experience of which 8 years should be at senior management level.

Requisite Functional Competencies

• Computer literacy in MS Office.
• Knowledge and experience in financial planning and forecasting.
• Knowledge and understanding of Public Financial Management Act.
• Knowledge of corporate governance principals.
• Knowledge of risk management concepts, frameworks and methodology.
• Knowledge of property related legislation.
• Knowledge of property management software.

If you meet the criteria please apply.

If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks after submission kindly accept that you have not made the shortlist this time.

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