Job Description
- Matric.
- NQF 4 in Real Estate.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in property portfolio/rentals management.
- Experience with rentals environment.
- Familiarity with PayProp System.
- Strong admin & detail-orientation.
- Excellent communication and telephone etiquette.
Duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to:
Trustee Representation & Governance:
- Serve as an appointed Trustee or Chairperson on multiple Body Corporate and HOA boards.
- Lead governance, decision-making, and strategic direction at board level.
- Ensure all decisions, resolutions, and governance processes comply with STSMA, CSOS Act, and the Prescribed Management Rules.
- Provide expert trustee guidance, ensuring boards operate professionally, transparently, and within mandate.
- Drive long-term growth, stability, and financial sustainability of each scheme.
Managing Agent Oversight (Instruction, Control & Performance Management)
- Act as the primary instruction point to managing agents on behalf of the board.
- Set performance expectations, SLAs, and monthly reporting requirements for all managing agents.
- Review managing agent performance, service levels, arrears, maintenance, budgets, and compliance.
- Address non-performance decisively and escalate for corrective action.
- Lead the appointment, onboarding, and rotation of managing agents were necessary.
Strategic Service Provider &Supplier Management:
- Establish and maintain relationships with preferred managing
- agents, maintenance companies, security providers, legal advisors, insurance brokers, and other professionals.
- Negotiate competitive pricing, value, and service levels across the supplier ecosystem.
- Ensure all selected service providers report through the Portfolio Manager and meet required performance standards.
- Oversee and approve major projects, tenders, and quotations as part of the board mandate.
Financial Strategy, Oversight & Control:
- Review and approve annual budgets, levy strategies, reserve fund planning, and forecasting.
- Monitor monthly financial performance, including arrears control, special levies, and project budgets.
- Hold managing agents accountable for accurate financial reporting, cash flow management, and audit preparation.
- Ensure compliance with STSMA minimum reserve requirements.
Maintenance Strategy &Capital Planning:
- Oversee maintenance priorities, capital projects, and long-term maintenance plans (LTMP).
- Ensure service providers perform as contracted, following board instructions.
- Review RedRabbit / maintenance reporting where applicable through managing agents.
- Approve project scopes, tender processes, contractor appointment, and quality control feedback.
Stakeholder & Owner Relations:
- Represent the board professionally to all owners and stakeholders.
- Ensure communication standards are upheld by managing agents.
- Facilitate owner meetings, AGMs, SGMs, and trustee workshops.
- Ensure complaints, disputes, and queries are handled through correct channels and resolved effectively.
Centre of Excellence & Leadership Development:
- Serve as a senior member of the Body Corporate CoE, contributing to SOPs,
- Trustee governance frameworks, templates, reporting standards, and national best practice.
- Mentor future trustee specialists as the team grows.
If you do not receive feedback within two weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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About Retail Assistant Jobs in Western Cape
In the Western Cape, Retail Assistant positions are an integral part of various industries, typically falling under the retail and hospitality sectors. Generally, these roles involve supporting front-line staff in store operations, customer service, and visual merchandising. Typically, this field is characterized by a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Typically, salaries for Retail Assistants in Western Cape can range from around R15 000 to R25 000 per annum, depending on factors such as experience, company size, industry sector, and specific job requirements. Keep in mind that these are broad ranges and actual salaries may vary. For instance, working for a large retail chain or in a high-demand environment like Google’s retail stores might result in higher earnings, while entry-level positions at smaller retailers might offer more modest salaries.
Common skills required for Retail Assistants include excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to work well under pressure, basic knowledge of inventory management and visual merchandising principles, and a strong attention to detail. Other essential skills often include teamwork, adaptability, and the capacity to handle cash transactions securely. Proficiency in Microsoft Office software is also typically expected.
Retail Assistants can be found across various industry sectors, including financial services, technology, manufacturing, and retail itself. In these environments, they play a vital role in supporting customer service, maintaining store displays, and ensuring seamless day-to-day operations.
Career progression for Retail Assistants often involves moving into roles such as Store Assistant Manager or Visual Merchandising Coordinator, where responsibilities become more specialized and demanding. With experience and additional training, individuals may also pursue careers in related fields like marketing, human resources, or supply chain management.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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