Portfolio Manager

Job title: Portfolio Manager

Job Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline: March 07, 2025

About the role

As a Portfolio Manager, you will oversee a range of buildings, ensuring their optimal performance across key areas including credit management, financial administration, leasing, and facilities maintenance. You’ll manage budgets, drive marketing and communication efforts, engage with communities and stakeholders, and implement business strategies. Leading and developing your team will also be crucial to ensure the effective execution of these responsibilities and the achievement of portfolio goals.

What you will bring

1. Minimum Grade 12. A business or property-related tertiary qualification is preferred.
2. Valid Fidelity Fund Certificate (FFC), as well as compliance in terms of the education requirements with the Property Practitioners Regulatory Authority (PPRA).
3. At least 5 – 7 years of experience in commercial property.
4. Valid Driver’s license.
5. Advanced Computer literacy, MS Office (including Excel), and property management systems, example SAP or MDA.
6. Expertise in budgeting, financial management, and expense control.
7. Awareness of property market trends and the ability to adapt strategies accordingly.
8. In-depth knowledge of property/centre management.
9. Working knowledge and understanding of technical aspects related to property maintenance and repairs.
10. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to negotiate effectively and build relationships with tenants, brokers, and other stakeholders.
11. In-depth knowledge of lease agreements and common law principles applicable to leasing.
12. Understanding of relevant statutory requirements, Occupational Health and Safety, POPIA, FICA and relevant sections of the Labour Relations Act.
13. Proven ability to manage and lead a team.

What you will be doing

1. Team Leadership (10%): Oversee performance management, training, and development, drive corporate culture change, and ensure a positive work climate. Ensure all team members are competent and address any performance issues promptly.
2. Marketing of Space & Renewals (40%): Manage the vacancy list and marketing plan, handle lease negotiations, and secure sustainable income streams. Ensure accurate contract administration and timely tenant installations. Monitor and address outstanding renewals.
3. Property Management (30%): Supervise service contracts, inspections, tenant installations, and maintenance. Ensure compliance with OHS Act and other statutory requirements, manage recordkeeping, and prepare management reports.
4. Budgeting & Expense Control (10%): Contribute to budgeting, manage income and expenses, oversee energy management, and monitor expenses. Evaluate income, manage outstanding rent-rolls, and handle legal cases.
5. Liaison (10%): Facilitate communication between tenants, clients, brokers, and the public. Address tenant issues, provide feedback to external clients, and assist brokers with queries and deals.