Retail Centre Manager, Johannesburg

Overview Our client is a privately owned Retail Property Investment and Management business with a strong track record in owning, managing and leasing neighbourhood and community shopping centres across Gauteng. The business specialises in identifying under-performing retail assets and transforming them through disciplined, hands-on asset management, with a particular emphasis on operational excellence, facilities management and long-term sustainability rather than cosmetic upgrades. They take a practical, business-minded approach to property, treating each centre as a standalone operation and focusing on improving functionality, tenant performance and overall trading conditions. They are appointing a Centre Manager for a retail centre based in Carletonville, suited to a highly operational individual who is confident working in older, non-premium environments and who takes pride in improving assets that require active management and intervention.

Responsibilities

This role carries full accountability for the day-to-day operation of the centre, requiring a strong facilities and maintenance background.

Regular site inspections, proactive management of building fabric, plant and equipment, preventative maintenance planning, contractor and service provider control.

Ensure the centre is safe, clean and fully compliant with all Occupational Health and Safety requirements.

Financial responsibilities include managing budgets, utilities, recoveries, creditor approvals, pre-billing checks and contributing accurate, timely inputs to monthly management reports, while working closely with head office finance, leasing and legal teams.

Tenant management includes installations, exits and reinstatements in line with lease obligations, as well as building professional, constructive relationships to minimise vacancies, arrears and operational disruption.

Qualifications

A qualification in Property, Operations, Facilities or related field.

A minimum of three years’ experience in Retail or Shopping Centre management.

Proven Facilities Management expertise and strong problem-solving ability.

Confidence to make sound operational decisions and deliver visible improvements within a growing, value-driven property business.

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