Property Manager – Retail Centres

Ability Executive Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Property Manager for retail shopping centres in Cape Town. Responsibilities include overseeing daily operations, financial performance, tenant relationships, and compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years of property management experience, and proficiency with property management software. Strong leadership and financial acumen are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of retail property management experience.
• Strong knowledge of lease administration, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Professional certifications (CPM, RPA, or similar) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee vendor services including maintenance and security.
• Manage tenant relationships and support retention.
• Prepare and manage operating budgets and track expenses.
• Monitor rent collections and approve invoices.
• Conduct property inspections for compliance.
• Coordinate tenant build-outs and compliance with regulations.
• Develop capital improvement and preventative maintenance plans.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Real Estate, or Property Management

Tools

Property management software (Yardi, MRI, VTS)

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Property Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations and financial performance of our retail shopping centres. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, financial acumen, and a commitment to delivering exceptional tenant and customer experiences while ensuring the long-term success of the properties. Manage daily operations of assigned retail centres, ensuring properties are clean, safe, and well-maintained.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and evaluate vendor services, including maintenance, landscaping, security, and janitorial.
• Build and maintain strong tenant relationships, serving as the primary point of contact to resolve issues and support long-term retention.
• Prepare and manage annual operating budgets, track expenses, and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Monitor rent collections, approve invoices, and support the achievement of revenue and NOI goals.
• Conduct regular property inspections to ensure compliance with lease obligations and company standards.
• Partner with the leasing team to coordinate tenant build-outs, move-ins, and move-outs.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, insurance requirements, and safety standards.
• Develop and implement capital improvement and preventative maintenance plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Real Estate, Property Management, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of retail property management experience, ideally with retail centres.
• Strong knowledge of lease administration, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Excellent communication, relationship management, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with property management software (e.g., Yardi, MRI, VTS, or similar).
• Professional certifications (CPM, RPA, or similar) a plus.