Leasing Manager (Property)

Leasing Manager (Property) - Cape TownReference: JHB002250-LdS-1Oversees all Leasing functions including the control and management of leasing agreements and related documentation.  Assists in the resolution of difficult and complex lease negotiations.  Performs intermittent evaluation of Leasing policies and procedures and modifies as needed.  Ensures that established policies, procedures, and legal requirements are followed.  Coordinates activities, ensuring that all subordinate areas of responsibility support Company objectives.  Trains, directs, and appraises personnel.  Ensures that services are delivered professionally and efficiently.Duties & ResponsibilitiesREQUIREMENTS:Minimum of Grade 12 or equivalent qualificationB Com/ Business Admin/ Real Estate/ Public Administration Degree (advantageous)3-5 years experience as a Leasing Manager in the property environment. DUTIES:Interpretation and data entry of new leases into MDA, for lease information, recurring billing and logging information in a timely manner with a focus on accuracy and continuityInterpretation and data entry of new leases into MDA of ancillary documentation, such as renewals, amendments, addendums and terminations in a timely manner with a focus on accuracy and continuityDrafting offers to lease, lease agreements, addenda, cancellation agreements, cessions and assignments and any supporting leasing documentation timeously and accuratelyLiaising with tenants, portfolio manager and landlords to complete any area change requests for leasing activity that require a unit and/or an area changeLiaising with the landlord and portfolio managers to obtain lease approvalsWorking closely with the landlords and portfolio managers to obtain understanding of the upcoming leasing documentation and act on inputting leasing documents onto MDA to ensure accurate leasing activityWorking with the landlord and portfolio manager to ensure that the leasing activity is recorded accurately and in a timely manner to support the landlords’ reporting requirementsProvide support to the portfolio managers when requiredTo regularly communicate and follow up with tenants with regards to outstanding documentation, including FICA documentationAssist tenants, portfolio managers and landlords to resolve all complex tenant leasing queriesKeep all tenant files and filing systems updatesUpdate and amend standard lease documentation in accordance with legislative amendments and enactmentsWriting legal opinions on proposed amendments to tenant-specific requirementsInitial invoicing of lease fees and depositsPerforming lease audits on all lease documentation to ensure all lease documentation is correctly signed and is legally enforceablePreparing, compiling and sending monthly lease reports to the landlordSubmitting commission calculations to the landlord for approvalManagement of leasing administrator by checking all loading of all leasing documentation, lease fees and deposits loaded on MDAChecking all leasing doc