Senior Portfolio Manager

KingsleyIrons Recruitment Services CC; Johannesburg; Vor Ort; ZAR 900.000 - 1.500.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

KingsleyIrons Recruitment Services CC is seeking a Senior Portfolio Manager to take full day-to-day responsibility for a designated portfolio of industrial and commercial properties in Gauteng. You will lead the property management team, drive leasing performance and oversee capital projects in line with the directors’ asset strategy.

The role requires strong financial, budgeting and risk management skills, with proven experience in large multi-tenant assets and a track record of improving asset

Qualifikationen

• Matric with property/technical qualification and strong skills.
• 5+ years’ commercial or industrial property management experience.
• Proven leasing track record and strong lease knowledge.
• Facilities, contractor and compliance management experience.
• Knowledge of building regulations, maintenance and reinstatement clauses.
• Strong financial, budgeting, reporting and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in property software, Outlook and Excel.
• Valid driver’s licence and reliable vehicle.
• MDA knowledge would be advantageous.
• Team leadership or mentoring experience advantageous.
• Experience managing industrial parks or large multi-let properties advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Take full day-to-day responsibility for an allocated portfolio of industrial and commercial buildings.
• Drive the operational performance of each building in line with the asset strategy set by the directors.
• Take responsibility for the group’s larger and multi-tenant assets within the portfolio.
• Own the tenant relationships across the allocated portfolio.
• Drive lease renewals and new lettings to minimise vacancy and protect income.
• Negotiate lease terms within mandate and manage the leasing pipeline.
• Manage tenant incoming and re-instatement processes at lease start and end, ensuring lease compliance.
• Manage repairs and maintenance, contractors and service providers across the portfolio.
• Conduct regular building inspections and oversee remedial works.
• Manage operating costs and common areas in compliance with laws and regulations.
• Ensure statutory and regulatory compliance at each building incl. electrical, fire, certificates and health & safety.
• Manage insurance requirements and property-level risk.
• Scope and oversee capital expenditure projects with the directors.
• Prepare and manage annual property budgets and manage arrears; provide monthly reporting on occupancy, arrears, leasing pipeline and expenditures.
• Act as senior property management lead, set standards and handle escalations; support CO0 on portfolio-wide matters.

Kenntnisse

Leasing knowledge

Financial budgeting

Property software

Excel

Outlook

Driver's license

MDA knowledge

Team leadership

Industrial parks experience

Building regulations knowledge

Tenant management

Contractor management

Ausbildung

Property qualification

Real estate / business degree

Professional registration

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Property management software

Jobbeschreibung

Description/Synopsys:

A successful and fast-growing property management company is seeking an experienced Senior Portfolio Manager to take full responsibility for a designated portfolio of industrial and commercial properties, while providing senior leadership and guidance across the property management team.

The portfolio comprises larger, more complex, multi-tenanted assets, requiring a combination of hands-on operational management and strategic leadership. This opportunity is ideal for a commercially astute professional who can oversee day-to-day property operations, drive leasing performance, control costs, maximise asset value, and establish high standards of performance and accountability across the team.

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric required, with a property or technical qualification and strong technical and organisational skills. A relevant tertiary qualification (property studies, real estate, business or similar) and/or professional registration is an advantage.

• 5+ years’ commercial or industrial property management experience.

• Proven leasing track record and strong commercial lease knowledge.

• Facilities, contractor and compliance management experience.

• Knowledge of building regulations, maintenance and reinstatement clauses.

• Strong financial, budgeting, reporting and organisational skills.

• Proficiency in property software, Outlook and Excel.

• Valid driver’s licence and reliable vehicle.

• Working knowledge of MDA would be advantageous.

• Team leadership or mentoring experience advantageous.

• Experience managing industrial parks or large multi-let properties advantageous

Main Responsibilities:

Portfolio and asset management

• Take full day-to-day responsibility for an allocated portfolio of industrial and commercial buildings.

• Drive the operational performance of each building in line with the asset strategy set by the directors.

• Take responsibility for the group’s larger and multi-tenant assets within the portfolio.

Leasing

• Own the tenant relationships across the allocated portfolio.

• Drive lease renewals and new lettings to minimise vacancy and protect income.

• Negotiate lease terms within mandate and manage the leasing pipeline.

• Manage tenant incoming (beneficial occupation) and re-instatement, or make-good, processes at lease commencement and end, ensuring lease compliance.

Building operations and facilities

• Manage repairs and maintenance, contractors and service providers, and oversee maintenance tracking across the portfolio.

• Conduct regular building inspections, compile building condition reports, and oversee the implementation of remedial works.

• Manage building operating costs and manage the industrial park common areas in compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.

Compliance and risk

• Ensure statutory and regulatory compliance at each building, including electrical, fire, certificates of compliance and health and safety.

• Manage insurance requirements and property-level risk.

Capital projects

• Scope and oversee capital expenditure, reinstatement projects, building improvements and tenant installations, with the directors.

Financial and reporting

• Prepare and manage the annual property budgets for the allocated portfolio, ensuring cost-effective management.

• Manage arrears at property level with the administrator.

• Provide monthly reporting on occupancy, arrears, leasing pipeline, expenditure and building matters.

Leadership

• Act as the senior property management lead, setting standards and handling escalations across the managers.

• Support the Chief Operating Officer on portfolio-wide operational matters and deputise operationally where required.

Soft Skills:

• Commercially minded and hands-on.

• Strong, credible negotiator.

• Calm and organised under pressure, able to run many buildings at once.

• Keen attention to detail with immaculate record-keeping.

• Strong problem-solving skills and able to work effectively in a team.

• A natural leader who sets the standard for others, with integrity, credibility and commitment