Properties Manager (Leasing)

Focus Kamoso (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Focus Kamoso (Pty) Ltd in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Properties Manager to drive retail site acquisitions and lease negotiations for the company’s brand portfolio.

You will lead feasibility studies, manage lease terms, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure profitable store openings and compliant leases across South Africa and neighbouring markets.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification is preferred but not essential (e.g. Financial, Legal, Property Management or related field)

Responsibilities

• Negotiate on behalf of the Company Group to secure the best location in a mall, new retail development, or town for all Company Group brands
• Collaborate with various teams to obtain inputs and feedback on new store proposals
• Prepare feasibility studies relating to store viability, including profiling each store to determine market opportunity and appropriate merchandise mix
• Negotiate terms and conditions of new store and office Heads of Agreement and leases
• Ensure timely renewal of existing leases
• Ensure compliance with agreed lease terms
• Facilitate resolution of store maintenance issues
• Assist with resolving landlord account and lease queries
• Ensure timely renewal of existing leases

Skills

Negotiation

Under pressure

Written & Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Lease terms negotiation

Independent work

Time management

Numerical ability

Retail property knowledge

Feasibility analysis

Computer literacy

Education

Tertiary qualification (preferred) in Financial/Legal/Property Management or related field

Job description

Properties Manager

Permanent

Location – Cape Town

Job Description

We are currently seeking an experienced Properties Manager with strong retail

exposure to join our Properties Department at the companies Head OƯice in Cape

Town. The role focuses on identifying new retail sites and expansion opportunities for

Company Group brands in South Africa and neighbouring countries.

Key Responsibilities

Negotiate on behalf of the Company Group to secure the best location in a mall,

new retail development, or town for all Company Group brands

Collaborate with various teams to obtain inputs and feedback on new store proposals

Prepare feasibility studies relating to store viability, including profiling each store

to determine market opportunity and appropriate merchandise mix

Negotiate terms and conditions of new store and oƯice Heads of Agreement and leases

Ensure timely renewal of existing leases

Ensure compliance with agreed lease terms

Facilitate resolution of store maintenance issues

Assist with resolving landlord account and lease queries

Qualifications and Experience

A tertiary qualification is preferred but not essential (e.g. Financial, Legal,
Property Management or related field)

Experience / Knowledge

Minimum of 10 years’ experience in:

o Property development (retail development preferred), or

o Retail property management

Competencies

Strong negotiation skills

Proven ability to work eƯectively under pressure

Good written and verbal communication skills

High attention to detail

Ability to understand and negotiate lease terms and agreements

Solution-oriented approach

Resourceful with the ability to work independently

Excellent time management and prioritisation skills

Self-disciplined and self-motivated

Strong numerical ability and understanding of retail property principles and

feasibility analysis

Computer literate