Description/Synopsys:

A successful and fast-growing property management company is seeking an experienced Senior Portfolio Manager to take full responsibility for a designated portfolio of industrial and commercial properties, while providing senior leadership and guidance across the property management team.

The portfolio comprises larger, more complex, multi-tenanted assets, requiring a combination of hands-on operational management and strategic leadership. This opportunity is ideal for a commercially astute professional who can oversee day-to-day property operations, drive leasing performance, control costs, maximise asset value, and establish high standards of performance and accountability across the team.

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric required, with a property or technical qualification and strong technical and organisational skills. A relevant tertiary qualification (property studies, real estate, business or similar) and/or professional registration is an advantage.

• 5+ years’ commercial or industrial property management experience.

• Proven leasing track record and strong commercial lease knowledge.

• Facilities, contractor and compliance management experience.

• Knowledge of building regulations, maintenance and reinstatement clauses.

• Strong financial, budgeting, reporting and organisational skills.

• Proficiency in property software, Outlook and Excel.

• Valid driver’s licence and reliable vehicle.

• Working knowledge of MDA would be advantageous.

• Team leadership or mentoring experience advantageous.

• Experience managing industrial parks or large multi-let properties advantageous

Main Responsibilities:

Portfolio and asset management

• Take full day-to-day responsibility for an allocated portfolio of industrial and commercial buildings.

• Drive the operational performance of each building in line with the asset strategy set by the directors.

• Take responsibility for the group’s larger and multi-tenant assets within the portfolio.

Leasing

• Own the tenant relationships across the allocated portfolio.

• Drive lease renewals and new lettings to minimise vacancy and protect income.

• Negotiate lease terms within mandate and manage the leasing pipeline.

• Manage tenant incoming (beneficial occupation) and re-instatement, or make-good, processes at lease commencement and end, ensuring lease compliance.

Building operations and facilities

• Manage repairs and maintenance, contractors and service providers, and oversee maintenance tracking across the portfolio.

• Conduct regular building inspections, compile building condition reports, and oversee the implementation of remedial works.

• Manage building operating costs and manage the industrial park common areas in compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.

Compliance and risk

• Ensure statutory and regulatory compliance at each building, including electrical, fire, certificates of compliance and health and safety.

• Manage insurance requirements and property-level risk.

Capital projects

• Scope and oversee capital expenditure, reinstatement projects, building improvements and tenant installations, with the directors.

Financial and reporting

• Prepare and manage the annual property budgets for the allocated portfolio, ensuring cost-effective management.

• Manage arrears at property level with the administrator.

• Provide monthly reporting on occupancy, arrears, leasing pipeline, expenditure and building matters.

Leadership

• Act as the senior property management lead, setting standards and handling escalations across the managers.

• Support the Chief Operating Officer on portfolio-wide operational matters and deputise operationally where required.

Soft Skills:

• Commercially minded and hands-on.

• Strong, credible negotiator.

• Calm and organised under pressure, able to run many buildings at once.

• Keen attention to detail with immaculate record-keeping.

• Strong problem-solving skills and able to work effectively in a team.

• A natural leader who sets the standard for others, with integrity, credibility and commitment