Property Management

Vital Element (Pty) Ltd; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in property services is seeking to hire a Property Services Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing Head Lease management, establishing strong relationships with retailers, and ensuring compliance with lease terms. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and extensive experience in the property services sector, particularly in retail. Benefits include Medical Aid and Provident Fund.

Benefits

Medical Aid

Provident Fund

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years' experience in the Property Services sector, preferably in retail.
• 5 years' experience negotiating leases and agreements.
• Extensive experience in property and lease management law.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing Head Lease negotiations and compliance.
• Provides property services and resolves retailer issues.
• Maintains records for Group Head Leases and legal documentation.

Skills

Lease management

Retail property

Commercial Property Contracts

Property services

Lease documentation

Legal requirements

Commercial property

Lease renewals

Lease agreements

Lease management laws

Education

Bachelor's degree in Legal, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Purpose:
Responsible for Property Services and Head Lease management within a designated geography and/or retailer cluster for the Group. Responds to and resolves issues in all lease and property service-related matters. Provides a pro-active service and ongoing communication to Retailers. Works closely with Retail Operations Directors regarding issue resolution progress.

Reporting to the Senior Manager Property Services.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Provides property services with respect to all Head Lease related matters within a designated geography
• Facilitates effective Head Lease negotiations, renewals, and terminations as well as compliance with lease terms and conditions
• Implement standardised processes for property services regulatory and compliance requirements
• Serves as the regional point of contact for Retailers on Head Lease property service matters and builds effective working relationships based on a professional and responsive service
• Addresses Retailer/landlord concerns, inquiries, and requests, escalating to senior manager on complex matters
• Responds to and resolves emergency Retailer concerns with urgency and reassurance, providing continuous updates on progress
• Builds and maintains positive relationships with landlords and property managers
• Manages and resolves disputes, confirming critical elements with the Commercial Leasing Specialist and escalating the matter when necessary
• Ensures effective communication channels with RODs on all critical matters and provides updates on Property Service issues and resolutions
• Provides monthly reports and updates to the Senior Manager: Property Services and the Retail Operations Director
• Ensures a record management system that enables access to all regional Group Head Leases and key Legal documentation, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records for each property
• Ensures the maintenance and security of all correspondence pertaining to lease arrangements and related maintenance matters
• Participates in management team meetings, ensuring effective communication and follow up on agreed action item

Requirements:

• Matric
• Bachelor's degree in Legal, Business Administration, or related field
• Specialist Commercial Property Contract qualifications, beneficial
• Minimum 6 years' experience in the Property Services sector, preferably RETAIL environment
• 5 years' experience negotiating and concluding lease renewals and agreements
• Extensive experience in property and lease management law

Desired Skills:

• Lease management
• Retail property
• Commercial Property Contracts
• Property services
• Lease documentation
• Legal requirements
• Commercial property
• Lease renewals
• Lease agreements
• Lease management laws

Desired Work Experience:

• 2 to 5 years FMCG

Desired Qualification Level:

• Degree

Employer & Job Benefits:

• Medical Aid
• Provident Fund