Johannesburg: Specialist: Landlord Relationship

Role Purpose: To manage Landlord relationships, end to end within MAST Cession of Lease Agreements: To obtain consent from landlords for the transfer of existing lease agreements Lease Renewals: To manage and renew lease agreements, ensuring favourable terms for the company. To manage strategic and operational Property related projects, negotiations, and reporting Responsibilities Will Include: Build and maintain good business relationships with landlords in line with MAST Services and Performance Management Framework and objectives Stakeholder engagement with relevant landlords, stakeholder and government bodies/ associations to strategically position MAST Services to achieve its long-term objectives. Implement the MAST Services strategy with the aim of maximizing onward tenancies and cost containment in the long run Timely renewal and lease renegotiation of rentals (focus on reduction of rentals) To facilitate communication between MAST Services, Landlord and contractors. Regular Site Meetings and updates with Landlords Dispute resolution and ensuring business continuity Manage ground rent direct expense budget Support of site activities and access including upgrades through close coordination with landlords and other MAST and customer stakeholders Reporting and tracking, on the status of lease agreements and negotiations Liaising with MAST Landlord Relationship Specialists, requires teamwork and the ability to work as a unit within a larger property management framework Working on ad-hoc projects as requested by line manager and the organization Core Competencies: Understanding of Basic Telecommunications Principles and site layout. Negotiation Skills including dispute management skills, is vital Communication Skills, essential for liaising with various stakeholders, including landlords, contractors, and internal teams. Contract management: Having understood and Business acumen in dealing with contract clauses and implementation, ensuring all legal and procedural requirements are compiled to. Organizational Skills, necessary for managing multiple leases, renewals, and workload Problem-Solving Skills, useful for addressing any issues that arise during the negotiation or cession process. Attention to Detail and reporting skills: Critical for drafting leases, capturing information, Excel, smart sheets and systems knowledge and ability to report on and analyse statistics. Knowledge And Experience: Landlord dispute resolution / management / Persuasion and influencing skills Contract management and basic contract law Relationship management Stakeholder management Excellent interpersonal skills Knowledge of Town Planning Environment Understanding of Geographical Maps Technical/Professional Qualifications: Relevant 3-year Degree / National Diploma / Equivalent experience (Knowledge Skill Abilities) in Property, Town Panning, Law, or relevant Built Environment qualification. Understanding of basic business principles Relevant Property Legislation & leasing Knowledge of Policies and procedures 3- 5 years’ experience in a similar role 3 – 5 years Negotiating experience 3 – 5 years working with property/base stations/telecoms (Desirable) Key Performance Indicators [Max 3]: Engaged and managed Stakeholders Ground rent costs and lease expiry profile Queries resolved within a reasonable time Leases negotiated and signed