Centre Manager at Ability Executive Recruitment

About the position

The main purpose of this position is to handle the full shopping centre management function. 

• Responsible for all functions normally expected from a Centre Manager or that is requested by the Management.
  
• Preparation of the various schedules for the Management pack.
  
• Prepare, check and distribution of the monthly tenant statements for PC and Anchor Industrial Park.
  
• Responsible for leasing queries/ vacancies and arranging for ITC checks on prospective tenants.
  
• Preparation of annual budgets together with the Financial Manager.
  
• Dealing with queries from tenants, head office, owners, contractors and customers.
  
• Responsible for the collection of rentals from tenants.
  
• Appointing contractors to deal with maintenance issues after the authorization has been received.
  
• Capturing leases into MDA and other documents as well as to ensure that MDA system is 100% up to date (PC and Anchor Industrial Park). Obtain approval for Tenant Signage.
  
• Checking tenant trading hours.
  
• Carry out regular site inspections.
  
• Responsible for the payment of all invoices from service providers and contractors.
  
• Responsible to ensure that all contractors including security, cleaning, gardening and maintenance are executing their duties in accordance with the contracts and up to the standards of the company
  
• Identify leases expiring in the next six months and start negotiations to renew at market related rentals.
  
• Carry out surveys to determine market rentals in the area.
  
• Prepare all leases / addendums for PC and Anchor Industrial Park (previously done in Cape Town).
  
• Evaluate tenant mix and make recommendations to Management on how to improve same.
  
• Negotiate renewals and ensure that rentals are market related and that premises comply with latest marketing trends.
  
• Advertise vacant space and erect ‘to let’ posters.
  
• To be familiar with opposition shops and shopping centres in the area, their tenants, mix and how we can capitalize on the situation to improve and upgrade of the centre.
  
• To manage and supervise the Maintenance Supervisor and Receptionist/Assistant and improve their productivity.
  
• Ensure that Receptionist/ Assistant is au fait with MDA, its reports and is capable to manage the centre in the absence of the Centre Manager.
  
• To attend all marketing, letting, maintenance and tenant meetings.
  
• Weekly checking of the sign-in sheets, OB Book and attendance registers.
  
• Responsible for all general issues at the centre and record keeping.
  

Requirements

• Matric
  
• Tertiary education preferred
  
• 3-5 years in Retail Centre Management required
  

Desired Skills:

• centre management
• retail centre management
• leasing

Desired Qualification Level:

• Grade 12 / Matric

About The Employer:

We focus on perfection, on finding the absolute top executive for your recruitment needs. Where other agencies may hire for every role within an organization or across a number of verticals, we have selected to remain within specific industries.
Our niche approach ensures that we know and understand your requirements and have the right relationships and expertise to find the perfect executive or perfect placement for every candidate.