Assistant Property Manager

Port Elizabeth - The role manages multiple facilities including shopping centres, tenants and assets, ensuring all financial, operational, facilities, administrative and people functions are executed to the highest standard and within required performance indicators.Responsibilities:Operational ManagementEnsure property practices, policies and processes are consistently implemented across the assigned portfolios and that risks are identified, monitored and mitigated.Assume full accountability for letting arrangements, including sourcing tenants, ensuring renewals, drafting leases and loading leases onto the system.Negotiate optimal lease agreements to the benefit of the Group.Ensure agreed terms are fulfilled by all parties and contractual obligations of tenants executed on time and within agreed standards.Ensure relationships with tenants are well-managed, maintained and property requirements met.Advertise vacant space through direct calls to national tenants or through property agents.Work in collaboration with cross functional teams to ensure that property and infrastructure needs are clearly understood and executed.Develop and maintain networks with landlords, developers and other key stakeholders to ensure the assigned portfolio and area remains ahead of developments in the property market.Grow the business through new customer leads and property management referrals.Work alongside brand, marketing and PR teams to attract and drive traffic to the shopping centres.Research opportunities to capitalise on the utilisation of buildings within the assigned portfolio.Continually strive to identify ways to add value to each centre/property.Facilities ManagementManage the efficient running of all buildings and facilities within the assigned portfolio.Ensure contractor performance and relationships are managed in line with contractual agreements and in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.Conduct centre visit inspections ensuring every operation in the centre is functional and in line with organisational and regulatory requirements.Coordinate all maintenance requirements.Ensure compliance and control with all aspects of OHSA including fire and hazard control.Oversee the work of all service providers, ensuring delivery within agreed standards including gardening, cleaning, security, metering (water and electricity) services.Execute technical maintenance control.Requirements:Degree in Finance, Property Studies, Business, Legal or an equivalent fieldCertificate in Shopping Centre Management - (beneficial).+3 years’ experience in a similar role Knowledge of property disciplines including negotiations, agreements, contracts, rentals and financials.Knowledge of the property retail market with a good understanding of store viabilities and shopping centre developmentAbility to travel at short notice as per operational requirementsStrong proficiency with MS Office 365 with an advanced level of Excel skillExposure to SAP RE- (beneficial)