Retail Centre Property Manager – Leasing & Performance

Ability Executive Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Ability Executive Recruitment in Cape Town seeks an experienced Property Manager to own day‑to‑day management of a retail shopping centre. You will balance leasing, financial performance, tenant relations, facilities oversight and team leadership.

The role requires moving confidently between commercial, operational and people responsibilities, maintaining service levels, managing budgets, arrears and renewals, and building strong relationships with tenants, brokers and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12.
• A relevant property, business or commercial tertiary qualification is preferred.
• Valid Fidelity Fund Certificate and compliance with PPRA requirements.
• At least 5–7 years' relevant experience in property or centre management.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Strong commercial understanding of retail property management.
• Proven experience managing budgets, income, expenses and arrears.
• Strong understanding of lease agreements, renewals, vacancies and tenant installations.
• Experience engaging with tenants, brokers and landlords on commercial matters.
• Sound understanding of tenant mix, trading performance and vacancy management.
• Working knowledge of property maintenance, repairs and facilities management.
• Experience managing service providers, contractors and SLAs.
• Strong working knowledge of relevant statutory requirements, including OHS legislation.
• Advanced computer literacy, including Excel and property management systems such as SAP or MDA.

Responsibilities

• Managing vacancies, leasing activity and lease renewals.
• Supporting and implementing the centre's leasing and tenant-mix strategy.
• Negotiating lease terms within approved mandates.
• Monitoring tenant trading performance and identifying risks or opportunities.
• Managing income, expenses, budgets and monthly financial performance.
• Monitoring arrears and ensuring appropriate follow-up and escalation.
• Reviewing and controlling operating expenditure.
• Overseeing facilities, maintenance, repairs and tenant installations.
• Managing service providers, contractors and SLAs.
• Ensuring compliance with OHS and other applicable statutory requirements.
• Preparing management reports and contributing to client and management meetings.
• Building strong relationships with tenants, brokers, clients and key stakeholders.
• Managing tenant queries and resolving operational or commercial issues.
• Leading and developing the centre management team.
• Ensuring that the centre is professionally managed, well maintained and commercially sustainable.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Commercial acumen

Driver's licence

Education

Grade 12

Property/Business/Commercial tertiary qualification

Tools

Excel

SAP

MDA

Job description

Ability Executive Recruitment in Cape Town seeks an experienced Property Manager to own day‑to‑day management of a retail shopping centre. You will balance leasing, financial performance, tenant relations, facilities oversight and team leadership.

The role requires moving confidently between commercial, operational and people responsibilities, maintaining service levels, managing budgets, arrears and renewals, and building strong relationships with tenants, brokers and stakeholders.