Centre Manager - Alberton, South Africa - Growthpoint Properties

Growthpoint Properties
Growthpoint Properties
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Alberton, South Africa

2 weeks ago

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Job Title and Job Grade

Centre Manager

Job grade:
D1

Job Purpose
Responsible for the overall management and maintenance of the centre to provide long-term profitability, sustainable growth and maximize returns.

The Centre Manager reports to the Portfolio Manager.

Reporting lines

The position, currently, has the following direct reports:

  • Property Administrator
  • Operations Manager
  • Receptionist (including court space
  • Marketing
Indirect / dotted line reporting


  • Portfolio Accountant
  • Credit controller
  • Handypersons
Budget Responsibility

  • Monitor, and control income and expenditure according to business plan objectives.
  • Formulate annual budget, calculate trading densities, ratio analysis and craft own Key Performance Indicators.
Duties and responsibilities

  • Lease negotiations with new and existing tenants, prepare leasing proposals.
  • Prepare Feasibilities and spend to be conducted in conjunction with Portfolio Manager.
  • Supervision of collection of rental and collection of arrear rental, negotiations regarding financial arrangements with tenants and liaison with attorneys when required.
  • Responsible for the development of Marketing strategies in conjunction with Marketing professionals.
  • Prepare management packs and the reporting thereof.
  • Other responsibilities will involve but not be limited to the management of external contractors, appropriate relationship building with tenants, all staff management functions and implementation of preventative maintenance plan (operational).
  • Calculate turnover rental
  • Quarterly MSCI submissions
  • Adhoc audits of petty cash, court space and gift cards to ensure accuracy
  • Ensure spend is in line with budgeted expenses
Experience

  • Five Years of Centre Management experience
  • Appropriate people management experience is essential.
  • Sound Financial and Marketing experience.

Qualifications:


  • A Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
  • Shopping Centre Management certification would be an added advantage.
Competencies

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Welldeveloped interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to deliver on time and within budget.
  • Strong organizational abilities, accuracy, and attention to detail.
  • Strong negotiating / leasing skills.
  • Understanding of financial statements, budgeting, and variance reporting.
  • Knowledge and understanding of merchandising principles.
  • Sound technical and operations knowledge and understanding.
Personal Attributes

  • Professional team player.
  • Intelligent selfstarter who shows initiative.
  • Flexible and adaptable with an ability to multitask.
  • Hard worker who works well under pressure and is deadline focused and results driven.
  • Assertive, tenacious and results driven.
  • Exceptional working relationship builder at all levels, with a consultative approach.
  • Able to take personal criticism and thrive in an environment that frequently questions and challenges.
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