Regional Portfolio Manager

Profile Personnel; East London; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A property management company in East London seeks a seasoned professional for a senior management role. Responsibilities include overseeing tenant management and property performance, developing marketing strategies, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate has a degree or BTech, at least 5 years in a senior position, strong leadership and problem-solving skills, and a commitment to service excellence. This role offers a dynamic work environment in the Eastern Cape of South Africa.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a senior management role.
• Property management experience is advantageous.
• Property management experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee tenant management processes to maximize rental income and minimize vacancies.
• Manage tenant relationships and ensure high customer service standards.
• Oversee lease agreement processes and ensure compliance with company procedures.
• Monitor property performance through key indicators.
• Oversee property maintenance plans and building condition audits.
• Manage the region's overall operational performance.
• Develop and implement marketing and advertising strategies.
• Contribute to the preparation of annual budgets and regional performance targets.
• Identify and manage new business opportunities.
• Ensure effective implementation of company systems and processes.
• Prepare and manage operational budgets for the region.
• Monitor expenditure and ensure adherence to financial policies.
• Identify, analyse, and manage operational and financial risks.
• Lead and manage regional staff performance and development.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies and reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and quality standards.
• Ensure adherence to Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
• Ensure adherence to Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting standards.

Skills

Strategic planning and analytical thinking

Strong problem-solving ability

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Strong leadership and people management skills

Service-oriented mindset

Cultural sensitivity and professional integrity

People management

Service orientation

Cultural sensitivity

Integrity

Education

Degree or BTech

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Operational & Property Management

• Oversee tenant management processes to maximize rental income and minimize vacancies.
• Manage tenant relationships and ensure high customer service standards.
• Oversee lease agreement processes and ensure compliance with company procedures.
• Monitor property performance through key indicators such as vacancy levels, cost-to-income ratios, and maintenance recoveries.
• Oversee property maintenance plans and building condition audits.

Business & Regional Management

• Manage the region's overall operational performance.
• Develop and implement marketing and advertising strategies to maximize occupancy.
• Contribute to the preparation of annual budgets and regional performance targets.
• Identify and manage new business opportunities to support company growth.
• Ensure effective implementation of company systems and operational processes.

Financial & Risk Management

• Prepare and manage operational budgets for the region.
• Monitor expenditure and ensure adherence to company financial policies.
• Identify, analyse, and manage operational and financial risks.

Staff Management

• Lead and manage regional staff performance, development, and work allocation.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies, performance management processes, and company procedures.
• Oversee HR reporting requirements, including monthly submissions.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and quality standards.
• Ensure adherence to Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting standards.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree or BTech (advantageous)

Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a senior management role
• Property management experience is advantageous.

Desired Skills & Competencies

• Strategic planning and analytical thinking
• Strong problem-solving ability
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Service-oriented mindset
• Cultural sensitivity and professional integrity