Specialist Landlord Relationships

Vodacom; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A global telecommunications company is seeking a Landlord Relationship Manager responsible for managing relationships with landlords, negotiating leases, and overseeing property-related projects. The ideal candidate should possess a relevant degree, strong negotiation and communication skills, and have 3-5 years of experience in a similar role. This position offers the opportunity to work in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in a similar role.
• Understanding of Basic Telecommunications Principles.
• Experience with Landlord dispute resolution.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with landlords and handle lease agreements.
• Facilitate communication between stakeholders and landlords.
• Ensure timely renewal and renegotiation of leases.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Relationship Management

Education

Relevant 3 year Degree / National Diploma in Property, Town Planning, Law

Job description

Overview

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
• Cession of Lease Agreements: To obtain consent from landlords for the transfer of existing lease agreements
• 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, stakeholders 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 tenancy 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
• Communication Skills, essential for liaising with various stakeholders, including landlords, contractors, and internal teams
• Contract management: Understanding and business acumen in dealing with contract clauses and implementation, ensuring all legal and procedural requirements are complied with

Knowledge and Experience

• Landlord dispute resolution / management / Persuasion and influencing skills
• Contract management and basic contract law
• Relationship management
• Stakeholder management

Technical/Professional Qualifications

• Relevant 3 year Degree / National Diploma in Property, Town Planning, Law, or relevant Built Environment qualification
• Understanding of basic business principles
• Relevant Property Legislation & leasing
• Knowledge of Policies and procedures
• 3-5 years experience in a similar role

Not a perfect fit?

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.

What’s In It For You

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 increasing diversity, ensuring equal representation, and making 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.