Property Portfolio Manager

About the role

Broll Property Group is looking for a Portfolio Manager in Gauteng, South Africa. The role manages the property and its facilities, drives investment growth and income through effective property management and asset control, and keeps senior management informed of area activities and significant problems.

Key responsibilities

• Manage property and facilities operations, including market awareness, tenant movements, vacancies and landlord strategy
• Run a preventive maintenance programme, schedule refurbishments and major repairs, and liaise with contractors and government authorities; ensure compliance with the OSH Act
• Prepare budgets and forecasts by January each year, review rentals quarterly, and monitor income, expenses, turnover rentals and municipal recoveries
• Approve capital expenditure and technical improvements within authority limits, and set capex philosophy per building
• Manage debtors, credit control, write-offs and legal action; manage in-house parkades
• Handle tenant correspondence, lease renewals, letting mandates and lease negotiations, and oversee new installations
• Oversee vendor and contractor relations, authorise payments and maintenance orders, and control wage and salary allocation
• Produce monthly, annual and consolidated management reports and assess performance against budgets
• Lead, train, appraise and supervise staff, and ensure staffing levels are appropriate

Required profile

• Matric; additional maintenance and property management training preferred
• Five or more years of related experience, including at least two years of supervisory experience
• Excellent leadership, organisation, problem-solving and communication skills

Required skills

• Excellent understanding of property management procedures
• Knowledge of budgeting, service contracts and leasing agreements
• Able to use maintenance equipment and computer applications