Role overview
Vacancy information
Industry
Building Construction
Field
Portfolio Manager, Commercial Property, Tenant Management, Property Operations
Location
Centurion
Years of experience
10 years
Minimum qualification
Degree in Property Studies / Real Estate / Finance / Business Management
Software knowledge
MDA/MRI
Salary range
1,100,000
Job description
A well-established property management organisation is seeking to appoint an experienced Portfolio Manager to oversee a diversified portfolio of commercial and residential properties.
The organisation is focused on delivering high-quality property management services across multiple assets, with a strong emphasis on operational efficiency, tenant satisfaction, compliance, and sustainable asset performance. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all properties within the portfolio are effectively managed, well-maintained, and aligned with strategic and financial objectives.
This is a hands-on, performance-driven role requiring strong operational oversight, financial discipline, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders across tenants, contractors, and internal teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Portfolio & Property Operations:
- Oversee the daily management and operational performance of commercial and residential properties
- Ensure all properties are maintained to required standards and remain fully functional and compliant
- Coordinate all maintenance activities and ensure timely resolution of property-related issues
- Manage service providers and contractors to ensure quality delivery and cost efficiency
- Conduct regular property inspections across the portfolio
Tenant & Occupancy Management:
- Manage tenant relationships and ensure high levels of tenant satisfaction
- Handle tenant queries, complaints, lease renewals, and related matters professionally
- Support tenant retention and occupancy optimisation strategies
- Ensure effective communication between tenants, landlords, and internal teams
Financial Management:
- Monitor financial performance across the property portfolio
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and expense control
- Track rental collections, arrears, and operational expenditure
- Support initiatives to improve income performance and asset value
Compliance & Risk Management:
- Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, municipal requirements, and internal policies
- Maintain health, safety, and quality standards across all properties
- Identify operational risks and implement corrective actions where required
- Ensure full compliance across operational and property processes
Administration & Reporting:
- Maintain accurate property records and documentation
- Prepare operational and management reports as required
- Ensure lease, maintenance, and compliance records are up to date
- Support administrative processes within the portfolio
Leadership & Stakeholder Management:
- Supervise on-site staff, contractors, and service providers where applicable
- Build and maintain strong relationships with tenants, landlords, and stakeholders
- Provide leadership support within the property management function\
- Ensure consistent professional service delivery across the portfolio
Minimum Requirements:
- 5+ years’ experience in property management or portfolio management
- Strong experience managing commercial and residential property portfolios
- Good understanding of property operations, maintenance, and compliance
- Strong financial acumen including budgeting and cost control
- Experience managing tenants, contractors, and service providers
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
- Excellent organisational and communication abilities
- Ability to manage multiple properties under pressure
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and property management systems
- Relevant property, business, or related qualification advantageous
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