GM Property - Cape Town Verfied

R 1.2 Million- 1.4 Million per annum Cape Town, Western Cape Cape Town, Western Cape more than 14 days ago 15-05-2019 1:34:10 PM
10-07-2019 1:34:10 PM
We have a great job opportunity for a GM: Property who enjoys a challenge to join a Non-profit property company based in Cape Town. You will take overall responsibility for the Rental Property Management (RPM) department, which manages a rental property portfolio of approximately 3500 residential units as well as commercial property assets in order to achieve targeted returns, social impact and greater effectiveness and efficiency. Does this job seem like the perfect challenge for you? Keep reading!

Your key job responsibilities as the GM: Property in Cape Town will include:

- You will have to introduce and modernize new systems and procedures as they implement their new corporate structure. You will modernize systems and close up the loopholes
- Work collaboratively with the CEO and Exco to develop and revise the organisational three-year strategy and asset management strategy
- Apply an asset management approach to recommending reinvestment or disposal of existing rental property
- Work closely with the CEO to develop, implement and review strategies including the development of a thorough annual plan to align the department and the property portfolio to the strategic objectives of the organization
- Take ultimate responsibility for the strategic and programming decisions in the
Rental Property Management department
- Monitor the effective operation of all Rental Property Management policies, procedures and controls and introduce improvements where necessary
- Drive improved financial results and social impact from properties being held for rental by applying an asset management approach to the day-to-day operational decision
- Drive and assess portfolio performance against agreed budgets, plans and targets, utilizing an asset management focus
- Maintain the rent roll and control rentals of all the properties
- Ensure effective debtor management, bad debt control, and management of legal cases Manage tenants and maintain healthy tenant relations
- Be responsible for maintaining effective governance and control in the Rental Property Management department

Requirements for this GM: Property job in Cape Town will include:

- Relevant tertiary qualification in property management. A combination of relevant experience and education can also be considered (e.g. a qualification in portfolio management or asset management (Property, Plant and/or Equipment) along with experience in property management
- 8 or more years’ experience in property management
- Experience managing a residential rental property portfolio, preferably at a similar level
- Exposure in Operations management, financial management and risk management essential
- Background in accounting for performance, governance and risk at a Board level
- Experience in direct management and supervision of people
- Working knowledge of portfolio management and asset management
- Knowledge of the property industry
- Understanding of relevant legislation including the Social Housing Act, the
Rental Housing Act, Prevention of Illegal Eviction Act, etc.
- With many new recruits you must be able to mould the team and will need excellent people management skills