Property & Leasing Manager

Ability Executive Recruitment; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Ability Executive Recruitment in Sandton is seeking a Property & Leasing Manager to take ownership of a Grade A commercial office portfolio. You will lead leasing strategy, tenant management, and end-to-end property operations across Sandton.

The role requires a minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in SA Grade A leasing, strong knowledge of local legislation, English fluency, and capability to manage budgets, negotiate with tenants, and supervise on-site teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years verified hands-on Grade A commercial office leasing & property management in SA.
• Fluent professional English; Mandarin/Cantonese a bonus for corporate tenants.
• Proficient in MS Office; MDA/SAP property management systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site property team; allocate daily duties and coach staff.
• Develop leasing strategy; conduct Sandton market research and set targets.
• Source tenants; negotiate leases and manage renewals, reviews, and deposits.
• Oversee operations: security, cleaning, HVAC, safety, and maintenance.
• Ensure OHSA, Sectional Titles Act, CPA compliance and safety audits.
• Prepare annual budgets and monthly P&L; monitor costs and rent collection.
• Liaise with municipal authorities for rates, licenses and compliance.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Crisis resolution

English fluency

Education

Property Management / Real Estate qualification

PPRA certification

Tools

MS Office

MDA/SAP

Job description

Ability Executive Recruitment | Full time

Property & Leasing Manager

Sandton, South Africa | Posted on 14/09/2026

Take overall ownership of our Grade A commercialoffice portfolio located in Sandton. Combine commercial leasingacquisition, lease administration and end-to-end property & facilitiesmanagement. Maximize rental income & occupancy rate, control operationalexpenditure, retain premium tenants, ensure full legislative compliance withSouth African property laws, and sustain long-term capital asset value.

Key Responsibilities

1. Commercial Leasing& Tenant Management

• Develop annual leasing strategy, conduct Sandtonoffice market research on rental rates, vacancy trends & corporatetenant demands; set pricing, incentives and leasing targets.
• Source new corporate tenants via local propertybrokers, corporate networks & marketing campaigns; conduct viewings,requirements consultation and rental negotiations.
• Draft, review and execute commercial leaseagreements in line with South African property legislation; manage leaserenewals, rent reviews, exit procedures and deposit reconciliations.
• Oversee tenant fit-out approvals, constructionsafety supervision and handover/exit inspections to minimise downtimebetween tenancies.
• Build long-term relationships with tenants, propertybrokers and corporate occupiers.

2. Property Operations& Facilities Management

• Manage daily building operations: security,cleaning, landscaping, lifts, HVAC, fire systems, plumbing & allcommon area amenities; conduct regular site inspections to identifymaintenance & safety risks.
• Manage all outsourced service providers (security,technical maintenance, cleaning contractors): monitor service levels,approve invoices and renew service contracts.
• Act as primary point of contact for all tenants' queries, maintenance requests and complaints; ensure timely resolution tomaintain high tenant satisfaction.
• Ensure full compliance with OHSA, Sectional TitlesAct, CPA and local municipal by-laws; conduct fire drills, emergencyresponse planning and regular safety audits.
• Prepare annual operational budgets, monthly P&Lstatements, monitor utility, maintenance and administrative costs to staywithin budget.
• Collect rent, service charges and utilities arrearsefficiently; conduct debtor management.
• Compile monthly portfolio performance reports(occupancy, rental income, expenditure, maintenance updates) for seniormanagement review.
• Maintain fixed asset registers, implementpreventative maintenance schedules to preserve building condition andasset value.
• Liaise with Johannesburg Municipality for rates,utilities, compliance certifications and official documentation.

Lead the on-site property team, allocate dailyduties, conduct performance appraisals and staff coaching to deliver consistentservice standards.

• Minimum 5 years verified hands-on experience in GradeA commercial office leasing & property management within South Africa;Sandton market exposure is highly advantageous.
• In-depth knowledge of South African commercial leaselaw, Sectional Titles Act, fire & occupational health safetyregulations.
• Fluent professional English (mandatory);Mandarin/Cantonese speaking is a strong bonus for Chinese corporate tenantliaison.
• Valid South African driver’s license + own reliablevehicle (essential for site visits across Sandton).
• Proficient in MS Office suite; experience withMDA/SAP property management systems preferred.
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder management andcrisis resolution skills, able to work under pressure in a fast-pacedcommercial environment.
• Matric (Grade 12) completed; tertiary qualificationin Property Management / Real Estate or PPRA certification advantageous.