Transaction and Estate Management Team Leader - Durban

Transaction and Estate Management Team Leader

Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa

Who We Are
We are the market leader in commercial real estate services and investments and provide an integrated suite of high-quality real estate services to our clients across Africa and the Middle East, including facilities management, advisory & transaction services, project management.

About The Role
The Transaction and Estate Management Team Leader will oversee a team of skilled Transaction and Estate Managers responsible for the day-to-day management of a large corporate portfolio across South Africa.

Serving as the Team Leader for all transaction and estate management activities in your region, this role demands leadership, oversight, and close collaboration with the wider team to ensure transactions are complete and estate management activities are delivered successfully across both the retail and commercial sectors.

What You Will Bring

1. Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Facilities Management, Business, Finance, or related fields.
2. Minimum 5 years of experience in real estate transaction and estate management, preferably with multinational clients.
3. Experience in account management, with strong commercial acumen.
4. Professional certifications (e.g., RICS) or equivalent real estate qualifications preferred.
5. Strong team leadership skills.
6. Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities to manage processes.
7. Ability to operate in high-pressure environments.
8. Familiarity with technology-driven solutions for real estate management.
9. Fluency in English.

What You Will Be Doing
You will be supported by your team to successfully deliver in two key areas:

Transaction Management: Oversee all regional property transactions for the Client, ensuring efficient, accurate, and compliant service delivery. Key responsibilities include securing and renewing leases, mitigating risks, managing stakeholder relationships, and leading lease negotiations.

The role also involves conducting market assessments, financial analysis, and site inspections, ensuring adherence to policies and legal standards, and monitoring critical lease events to prevent operational disruptions. Additionally, the position holds financial accountability for missed deadlines or failures.

Estate Management: The role involves strategic oversight of estate management, including handling a high volume of tenant and landlord inquiries, offering expert estate advice, and overseeing portfolio operations.

Responsibilities encompass managing approvals, consents, permits, and sanctions, ensuring compliance with insurance requirements, and supervising vacant and sub-let properties. Additionally, the position entails managing property acquisitions and disposals, as well as addressing rate objections.

Essential Skills & Competencies

1. Ability to lead and motivate teams in a dynamic corporate environment, ensuring all functions adhere to principles of transparency and integrity.
2. Exhibit high ethical standards in decision-making, financial management, and stakeholder engagement.
3. Expertise in real estate acquisitions, leasing, and asset management.
4. Exceptional client relationship management and the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders.
5. Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
6. Ability to manage multiple tasks and work across diverse cultural and regional contexts.
7. Strong organizational and prioritization skills to manage a complex workload.
8. In-depth understanding of real estate risk management and compliance.

If you're a seasoned real estate professional with a strategic vision, exceptional leadership abilities, and a passion for making impactful property decisions, we want to connect with you. As the Strategy, Transaction, and Estate Management Lead, you will oversee a diverse portfolio of owned and leased properties, lead a skilled team, and ensure that all operations align with our company’s values and client objectives.