North Johannesburg: Senior Property Portfolio Manager (Industrial) – Johannesburg posted by Talent Evolution Ltd

About the Role

The Senior Property Portfolio Manager is responsible for the strategic and operational management of an allocated portfolio of industrial properties. The role focuses on maximising returns for clients, driving profitability within the business unit, and ensuring the effective management, leasing, and maintenance of properties within the portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee performance management, training, and development of the team.
• Drive corporate culture initiatives and maintain a positive working environment.
• Ensure team members are competent, supported, and performance issues are addressed promptly.
• Conduct prospecting and canvassing activities to secure tenants.
• Negotiate and conclude leasing agreements in line with company mandates and commercial objectives.
• Identify and evaluate potential properties for management, ensuring alignment with the company’s strategy and portfolio objectives.
• Build, maintain, and manage a comprehensive prospect database.
• Actively pursue and engage new business opportunities to expand the client base.
• Prepare and deliver professional pitches including deal analysis, financial evaluations, presentations, and proposals.
• Negotiate, finalise, and implement management agreements and mandates with new clients.
• Maintain a proactive relationship with local government and regulatory authorities.
• Participate in business and property-related forums to promote the organisation regionally.
• Engage in relevant community projects and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Arrange and manage service contractors according to required specifications and operational needs in collaboration with the Facilities Centre.
• Oversee contractor performance and liaise with contractor management teams.
• Manage the property inspection programme in collaboration with the Operations Manager.
• Conduct scheduled inspections with the Facilities Centre.
• Carry out ad hoc inspections when required.
• Oversee the tenant installation process to ensure installations meet specifications, timelines, and contractual requirements.
• Oversee day-to-day and planned maintenance activities.
• Ensure properties remain operational, compliant, and well-maintained.
• Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and other statutory requirements.
• Participate in and oversee health and safety meetings.
• Maintain proper record keeping and administration related to property operations.
• Conduct parking audits and ensure proper monitoring of parking management where applicable.

Requirements

Minimum Grade 12. A business or property-related tertiary qualification is preferred. Registration Valid Fidelity Fund Certificate (FFC) with compliance in terms of the Property Practitioners Regulatory Authority (PPRA).

Qualifications

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