Property Portfolio Manager

About the position

Responsible for managing and overseeing the property portfolio. To ensure it aligns with the Company's investment, business & operating objectives. This role requires travel throughout the country. 
REQUIREMENTS:

• Matric
• Business Management qualification, relevant Bachelor’s degree or qualification in property management
• Minimum 8 years experience in the Property Management environment
• Retail property experience preferred

DUTIES:

• Property Acquisition: Identifying potential properties for new showroom locations, conducting due diligence, negotiating deals, and managing the sale of properties when necessary.
• Leasing and Tenant Management: Overseeing the leasing process when required, which includes advertising vacancies, screening tenants, negotiating leases, and handling tenant-related issues such as maintenance requests and dispute resolution.
• Financial Management: Managing the financial aspects of the properties within the portfolio. This includes budgeting, rent collection, expense management, financial reporting, and ensuring that the portfolio performs according to financial goals.
• Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating risks associated with the portfolio, such as market fluctuations, property depreciation, and legal issues. This may also involve implementing insurance strategies to protect against potential risks. 
• Work together with our insurance brokers to ensure our insurance on all property is kept up to date and reviewed on a regular basis.  Responsible for reporting & handling of insurance claims.
• Security & cameras: Responsible for security and installing of security measures on all properties. Dealing with security contractors & suppliers in this regard.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring that all properties within the portfolio comply with relevant regulations & are compliant. (Health & Safety, COC’s, Fire regulations etc)
• Property Maintenance and Operations: Coordinating property maintenance and repairs, ensuring that buildings are well-maintained, and overseeing the work of property staff members or contractors.
• Market Analysis: Conducting market research to stay informed about local trends, competition, and other factors that may impact the performance of the portfolio.
• Portfolio Optimization: Developing and implementing strategies to optimize the performance of the portfolio, which may involve relocation of branches, renovating properties, or exploring opening of new showrooms.
• Project management of new building projects. Overseeing contractors or builders, architect, and any other related parties. Managing project from start to finish.
• Cost Management. Ensure best practices are followed and sticking to forecasted budget.  Review & monitor all costs to ensure maximum profitability & control of 
• Reviewing & monitoring of monthly expenses & keeping record (e.g. rates & taxes, water etc).
• Overseeing of building department staff members. Management & supervision of buildings team. Assist with prioritizing of workload & ensure all assigned work are done as per required standard.
• Implement property sustainability strategy: Responsible for all energy saving measures necessary for current & future properties. To assess all properties and make recommendations for operational efficiency through Solar, Inverters, batteries or any other methods. Be knowledgeable on latest trends, technology & new developments on sustainable energy. Implement & manage these processes.

Desired Skills:

• leasing
• property management
• portfolio management
• retail property