Senior Property Ops Leader – Multi-Site REIT (Onsite)

Senior Property, Building and Operations Portfolio Manager (REIT Environment); Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 558,000 - 781,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company cell phone

Laptop

Fuel reimbursement for business travel

Company vehicle with petrol card

Medical insurance

Parking costs covered

Paid professional memberships

Annual performance bonus

Job summary

REIT in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town is seeking a Senior Property, Building and Operations Portfolio Manager to lead a multi-site portfolio with a boots-on-the-ground approach. The role blends on-site inspections, financial oversight and strategic asset management to preserve value and ensure governance standards.

The ideal candidate will lead a team of Property Managers, coordinate with tenants and contractors, and report to the Board.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma (Essential); Bachelor’s degree in Property Studies, Real Estate, or Finance (Highly Preferred).
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years’ experience at a Senior Property Management level, REIT or multi-site environment.
• Licensing: EAAB/PPRA registration is an advantage.
• Logistics: Valid driver’s license; daily travel is a core requirement.

Responsibilities

• Site Overviews & Technical Inspections: conduct rigorous site visits to assess maintenance standards and structural integrity.
• Operational Oversight: manage large-scale maintenance projects and service providers; ensure preventive maintenance schedules.
• Financial Management: prepare and control property budgets; monitor financial performance; implement capital improvements.
• Team Leadership: lead, mentor, and manage a team of Property Managers across the portfolio.
• Stakeholder Engagement: liaison between tenants, contractors, Asset Managers and the Board.
• Compliance & Governance: ensure properties meet statutory requirements, codes and safety standards; maintain insurance and compliance.
• Reporting: present reports on maintenance, capital works and risks at board level.

Skills

Asset Management

Communication

Construction

Corrective Action

Data Management

Implementing Decisions

Portfolio Management

Property Maintenance

Property Management

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree in Property Studies, Real Estate, or Finance

Job description

REIT in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town is seeking a Senior Property, Building and Operations Portfolio Manager to lead a multi-site portfolio with a boots-on-the-ground approach. The role blends on-site inspections, financial oversight and strategic asset management to preserve value and ensure governance standards.

The ideal candidate will lead a team of Property Managers, coordinate with tenants and contractors, and report to the Board.