Specialist Landlord Relationship

Vodafone Group Plc; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

Vodafone Group Plc in Sandton seeks a Landlord Relations Specialist to manage end-to-end landlord interactions for MAST Services. You will handle lease renewals, disputes, and performance reporting, aiming to optimize rental costs and ensure uninterrupted site access.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of negotiating experience in property/telecoms, a 3-year degree or diploma, and strong stakeholder communication. Join a global Telco committed to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 3 year Degree / National Diploma in Property, Town Planning, Law, or relevant Built Environment qualification.
• 3 - 5 years Negotiating experience.
• 3 - 5 years working with property/base stations/telecoms (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain good business relationships with landlords in line with MAST Services and Performance Management Framework and objectives.
• Stakeholder engagement with landlords, stakeholders and government bodies/associations to position MAST Services for long-term objectives.
• Implement the MAST Services strategy to maximize onward tenancies and cost containment long-term.
• Timely renewal and lease renegotiation of rentals (focus on reducing rentals).
• Coordinate communication between MAST Services, Landlord and contractors.
• Conduct regular Site Meetings and updates with Landlords.
• Dispute resolution and ensuring business continuity.
• Manage ground rent direct expense budget.
• Support site activities and access including upgrades with landlords and stakeholders.
• Report and track status of lease agreements and negotiations.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Contract management

Organizational skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Three-year degree / National Diploma in Property

Job description

Join Us

At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.

What you’ll do

ROLE PURPOSE:

• To manage Landlord relationships, end to end within MAST
• Landlord Issue Resolution: To proactively resolve landlord queries and disputes, ensuring continued site access and strong working relationships
• Lease Renewals: To manage and renew lease agreements, ensuring favorable terms for the company.
• To manage strategic and operational Property related projects, negotiations, and reporting

Who you are

RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Build and maintain good business relationships with landlords in line with MAST Services and Performance Management Framework and objectives
• Stakeholder engagement with relevant landlords, stakeholder and government bodies/ associations to strategically position MAST Services to achieve its long-term objectives.
• Implement the MAST Services strategy with the aim of maximizing onward tenancies and cost containment in the long run
• Timely renewal and lease renegotiation of rentals (focus on reduction of rentals)
• To facilitate communication between MAST Services, Landlord and contractors.
• Regular Site Meetings and updates with Landlords
• Dispute resolution and ensuring business continuity
• Manage ground rent direct expense budget
• Support of site activities and access including upgrades through close coordination with landlords and other MAST and customer stakeholders
• Reporting and tracking, on the status of lease agreements and negotiations
• Liaising with MAST Landlord Relationship Specialists, requires teamwork and the ability to work as a unit within a larger property management framework
• Working on ad-hoc projects as requested by line manager and the organization

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Understanding of Basic Telecommunications Principles and site layout.
• Negotiation Skills including dispute management skills, is vital
• Communication Skills, essential for liaising with various stakeholders, including landlords, contractors, and internal teams.
• Contract management: Having understanding and Business acumen in dealing with contract clauses and implementation, ensuring all legal and procedural requirements are complied to.
• Organizational Skills, necessary for managing multiple leases, renewals, and workload

TECHNICAL/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Relevant 3 year Degree / National Diploma in Property, Town Panning, Law, or relevant Built Environment qualification.
• Understanding of basic business principles
• Relevant Property Legislation & leasing
• Knowledge of Policies and procedures
• 3 - 5 years Negotiating experience
• 3 - 5 years working with property/base stations/telecoms (Desirable)

Who we are

We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.

Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance.

Together we can.