Property Asset Manager

Tacrec; East London; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established property company is seeking a Property Asset Manager to support the management of its portfolio in the Eastern Cape. This role involves asset performance analysis, financial interpretation, and supporting capex planning. The ideal candidate must have a degree in a relevant field and 13 years' experience in property asset management, along with strong Excel skills. Additional knowledge of the Eastern Cape market will be beneficial. The position is based in East London and may require regional travel.

Qualifications

• 13 years experience in property asset management, property analysis or property finance.
• Strong Excel financial modelling and reporting skills.
• Exposure to retail commercial mixed-use or student property portfolios advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Analyse asset-level financial and operational performance against budgets.
• Identify risks and value-enhancement opportunities.
• Prepare asset reports, dashboards and management presentations.

Skills

Strong analytical and commercial thinking

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Customer Service

Time Management

Education

Degree or diploma in Property Studies, Real Estate Finance, Economics, Commerce

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

OneSite

Job description

Property Asset Manager

A well-established property company is seeking a Property Asset Manager to support the commercial and strategic management of its property portfolio in the Eastern Cape. The role focuses on asset performance analysis, financial interpretation, capex feasibility and value-enhancement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse asset-level financial and operational performance against budgets and forecasts
• Identify risks underperformance and value-enhancement opportunities
• Review vacancies, lease expiries and income sustainability
• Assist with forecasts, cash flows, variance analysis and scenario modelling
• Support capex planning, feasibility studies and Exco submissions
• Track capex spend timelines and post‑implementation performance
• Support buy / hold / sell analysis and asset‑level strategy development
• Conduct market research on rentals, demand and competitor activity
• Provide commercial support to leasing, tenant and income optimisation initiatives
• Prepare asset reports, dashboards and management presentations

Minimum Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Property Studies, Real Estate Finance, Economics, Commerce or related field
• 13 years experience in property asset management, property analysis or property finance
• Strong Excel financial modelling and reporting skills
• Exposure to retail commercial mixed‑use or student property portfolios advantageous
• Eastern Cape market knowledge beneficial
• The position is based in East London and may require regional travel.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and commercial thinking
• Attention to detail and ability to interpret financial data
• Good communication and stakeholder coordination skills
• Ability to work across multiple assets and teams

Additional Skills

• Time Management
• Customer Service
• Cold Calling
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Word
• Computer Literacy
• Fair Housing Regulations
• LIHTC
• Budgeting
• OneSite
• Property Management
• Lead Generation

Employment Type: Full‑Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1