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Student Rez Manager (Property Manager) (SRM - PM)

Overview

Reference
SRM - PM

Salary
Dependant on Experience

Job Location
- South Africa -- City of Cape Town -- Rondebosch

Job Type
Permanent

Posted
22 August 2025

Closing date
22 Sep 2025 21:59


We’re seeking an experienced Property Manager to take ownership of a retail property portfolio, ensuring operational excellence, tenant satisfaction, and financial growth. This role requires a balance of strategic planning, financial acumen, and hands-on management to maintain and grow asset value.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Centre Operations & Maintenance – Oversee daily operations, implement 5-year maintenance plans, drive refurbishments, and ensure buildings meet grading standards.

  • Financial Management – Prepare and monitor annual budgets, analyse income and expenses, oversee recoveries, ensure cost-effectiveness, and produce monthly financial reports.

  • Leasing & Tenant Relations – Negotiate leases, manage renewals, monitor tenant turnover, ensure optimal tenant mix, and build strong tenant relationships.

  • Customer & Public Engagement – Drive centre promotions, develop marketing initiatives, attract customers, and enhance centre reputation.

  • Compliance & Risk Management – Enforce occupational health and safety standards, manage security and cleaning services, conduct regular inspections, and implement risk/security plans.

  • Stakeholder Management – Build professional relationships with tenants, suppliers, contractors, and local authorities.

  • Team Leadership – Supervise centre staff and service providers, ensuring high performance and adherence to service standards.

  • Strategic Planning – Contribute to long-term business plans, Capex/TI proposals, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements:

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Property Manager in retail/commercial property

  • Bachelor’s degree in Property/Business/Finance (or equivalent experience)

  • Strong financial acumen with proven experience in budgeting, reporting, and cost management

  • In-depth knowledge of leases, contracts, and property legislation

  • Track record of successful tenant negotiations and portfolio growth

  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

  • Highly organised, detail-oriented, and results-driven

  • Proficient in MS Office Suite; MDA or similar property software advantageous

  • EAAB NQF Level 4 Certificate (preferred)

  • Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and deliver under pressure


Contact information

Oswald Erasnus