Transaction and Estate Management Team Leader - Johannesburg

CBRE Excellerate; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 60 000 - 100 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Transaction and Estate Management Team Leader to oversee a skilled team managing a large corporate portfolio across South Africa. This role requires strong leadership and collaboration to ensure successful transaction management and estate operations in both retail and commercial sectors. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in real estate, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to thrive in high-pressure environments. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will drive success and foster strong client relationships in a fast-paced corporate setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in real estate transaction and estate management.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills in high-pressure environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee property transactions ensuring compliance and efficient service delivery.
• Lead teams in managing stakeholder relationships and lease negotiations.

Skills

Real Estate Transaction Management

Team Leadership

Commercial Acumen

Problem-Solving

Analytical Skills

Stakeholder Management

Negotiation Skills

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate

Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Tools

Technology-driven solutions for real estate management

Job description

Job title : Transaction and Estate Management Team Leader - Johannesburg

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg Deadline : May 11, 2025

About the role

• The Transaction and Estate Management Team Leader will oversee a team of skilled Transaction and Estate Managers responsible for the day-to-day management of a large corporate portfolio across South Africa.
• Serving as the Team Leader for all transaction and estate management activities in your region, this role demands leadership, oversight, and close collaboration with the wider team to ensure transactions are complete and estate management activities are delivered successfully across both the retail and commercial sectors.

What you will bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Facilities Management, Business, Finance, or related fields.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in real estate transaction and estate management, preferably with multinational clients.
• Experience in account management, with strong commercial acumen.
• Strong team leadership skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities to manage processes.
• Ability to operate in high-pressure environments.
• Familiarity with technology-driven solutions for real estate management.
• Fluency in English.

What you will be doing

You will be supported by your team to successfully deliver in two key areas :

Transaction Management :

• Oversee all regional property transactions for the Client, ensuring efficient, accurate, and compliant service delivery. Key responsibilities include securing and renewing leases, mitigating risks, managing stakeholder relationships, and leading lease negotiations.
• Conduct market assessments, financial analysis, and site inspections, ensuring adherence to policies and legal standards, and monitoring critical lease events to prevent operational disruptions. The role also involves financial accountability for missed deadlines or failures.
• Provide strategic oversight of estate management, including handling tenant and landlord inquiries, offering estate advice, and overseeing portfolio operations.
• Manage approvals, consents, permits, sanctions, insurance requirements, and supervise vacant and sub-let properties. Additionally, handle property acquisitions and disposals, and address rate objections.
• Lead and motivate teams in a dynamic corporate environment, ensuring transparency and integrity in all functions.
• Maintain high ethical standards in decision-making, financial management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Possess expertise in real estate acquisitions, leasing, and asset management.
• Engage effectively with clients and senior stakeholders, demonstrating excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Manage multiple tasks across diverse cultural and regional contexts with strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Have an in-depth understanding of real estate risk management and compliance.