Our retail client based in Durban is looking for a seasoned Property & Leasing Manager, reporting to the BU MD, to manage their existing property portfolio, source new properties, and manage new store rollouts.
Your Business related degree plus minimum of 5 years of related experience are the qualifiers to join a team of like-minded management professionals in a culturally positive and staff-centric environment. Purpose
- As ever growing and expanding Retail brands, the Property Head plays a pivotal role in sourcing, securing, fitting and managing all aspects relating to property and leases.
- Retail comprises two companies covering 3 brands that operate across the country serviced from Head Office in KZN.
- Ensuring that stores are opened on time and of a standard becoming of up-and-coming Retail brands.
Key Performance Areas (including but not limited to):
- Experience engaging with landlords, from single property owners to listed landlords.
- Experience in reviewing leases and understanding of terms, conditions and clauses.
- Sourcing new store positions around the country through establishment of a network of
- landlords and property specialists.
- Negotiating with landlords of current and potential new properties.
- Experience managing teams, in person and remotely.
- Manage the shop fitting teams and installation of store fittings.
- Excellent project management skills and strong ability to prioritize.
- Procurement of supplies in the establishment of Retail Shop stores.
- Basic knowledge of relevant financial and company legislation.
- Good knowledge of business internal controls and systems.
- Good knowledge of corporate governance principles and policies.
- Good knowledge of relevant policies and procedures.
- Good understanding of core business principles.
- Understanding of the Retail environment is beneficial.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Business or commerce related degree or diploma
- At least 5 years’ experience in Property and/or Lease Management
- Some experience or understanding of Retail Shop fitting processes.
- Understanding of property law.
Key Competencies:
- Strong negotiating skills
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
- Good management skills.
- Ability to problem solve.
- Good knowledge of statutory legislation and regulations
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- High level of self-motivation and determination
- Well organized and structured
- Deadline Driven
The successful incumbent will have a LARGE EXISTING and CURRENT network in the property space to support their aggressive expansion strategy and facilitate better negotiation and quicker turn-around times. This is a main and non-negotiable requirements.
Desired Skills:
- Property Management
- Leasing Management
- Shop Fitting Management
- Project Management
- Property Manager
- Lease Management
Employer & Job Benefits:
- 13th Cheque + Incentives
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