Business Area: Properties
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cape Town / Gauteng, South Africa
Job Description
Our client is seeking an experienced Retail Properties Manager/Developer to join their Properties Department. This role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of the retail property landscape and a proven track record in property development or retail property management.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify new retail sites and expansion opportunities in South Africa and neighboring countries.
- Negotiate prime retail locations in malls, new developments, or towns on behalf of the company.
- Collaborate with internal teams to assess and finalize new store proposals.
- Conduct feasibility studies, including market profiling and merchandise mix recommendations.
- Negotiate and manage lease agreements, ensuring favorable terms and compliance.
- Oversee timely renewal of existing leases and ensure adherence to lease conditions.
- Address and resolve store maintenance issues.
- Manage landlord-related queries, including lease and account discrepancies.
Qualifications & Experience
- A relevant tertiary qualification (Financial, Legal, Property Management, etc.) is preferred but not essential.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in retail property development or retail property management.
Competencies
✔️ Strong negotiation and influencing skills
✔️ Ability to thrive under pressure and manage multiple priorities
✔️ Excellent written and verbal communication skills
✔️ High attention to detail with a strategic and solution-driven mindset
✔️ Strong understanding of lease agreements and property principles
✔️ Self-motivated, disciplined, and able to work independently
✔️ Excellent time management and problem-solving abilities
✔️ Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant property management tools
If you have a passion for retail property management and the expertise to drive strategic expansion, we invite you to apply!
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