Senior Retail Centre Property Manager

Excellerate JHI; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Excellerate JHI in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Property Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day management and performance of a retail shopping centre. This hands-on role requires balancing leasing, financial performance, tenant relationships, facilities oversight and team leadership.

You will protect and grow the centre's income, manage vacancies and renewals, control expenses, monitor arrears, ensure service providers meet standards, and maintain strong relationships with tenants,

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.
• Proven retail shopping centre management experience.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Manage vacancies, leasing activity and lease renewals.
• Support and implement the centre's leasing and tenant-mix strategy.
• Negotiate lease terms within approved mandates.
• Monitor tenant trading performance and identify risks or opportunities.
• Manage income, expenses, budgets and monthly financial performance.
• Monitor arrears and ensure follow-up and escalation.
• Reviewing and controlling operating expenditure.
• Overseeing facilities, maintenance, repairs and tenant installations.
• Managing service providers, contractors and service-level agreements.
• 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

Retail property management

Budget management

Lease negotiations

Tenant relationships

Service providers management

OHS compliance

Team leadership

Excel

Property systems (SAP)

Education

Grade 12

Property/business qualification

Tools

Excel

SAP

MDA

Job description

Excellerate JHI in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Property Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day management and performance of a retail shopping centre. This hands-on role requires balancing leasing, financial performance, tenant relationships, facilities oversight and team leadership.

You will protect and grow the centre's income, manage vacancies and renewals, control expenses, monitor arrears, ensure service providers meet standards, and maintain strong relationships with tenants,