Property Consultant / Portfolio Leasing Coordinator, East London

Requirements:

• A completed Degree in Operations, Sales and Marketing
• 6 Years relevant experience in the property industry
• Previous experience working as a Property Consultant / Portfolio Leasing Coordinator or similar
• Experience managing both commercial and retail properties
• Experience working with MDA property management system
• Strong reporting skills – required to present weekly and monthly reports, including reports on Letting Activity, Tenant retention, budgets, and Vacancy Analysis
• Good Communication Skills - both verbal and written
• Ability to speak Xhosa would be an advantage
• Good Literacy and Numeracy Skills
• Strong leadership characteristics

Responsibilities include:

• Building relationships and networking with key property professionals (including but not limited to: Property brokers, Property valuers, Landlords and Tenants)
• Facilitating and negotiating the conclusion of new lease agreements
• Formulating marketing strategies to maximise portfolio occupancy
• Managing the portfolio vacancy in accordance with budget, developing a business plan covering leasing and marketing
• Project Management
• Sound knowledge of HR processes, systems, practises and legislation
• Understand culture of business and manage relationships accordingly
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines