Property Acquisitions Manager - Johannesburg, South Africa - Nandos Careers

Nandos Careers

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Johannesburg, South Africa

1 week ago

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Thabo Mthembu

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Description

The Property Acquisitions Manager is accountable for maximising profit for the Company and its Franchisees by securing new sites and managing existing property portfolios.

Minimum Requirements:

Grade 12 or equivalent NQF level 4 qualification
Certificate in Shopping Centre Management
Driver's License and Own vehicle
10+ years' experience in Property Management and Leasing

years in Property Acquisitions management

Knowledge

Knowledge of what makes a restaurant successful and ability to forecast (Advanced)
Knowledge of lease agreements (Intermediate)
Knowledge of the brand and what the brand requires (Advanced)
Knowledge of deal structuring (Advanced)
Knowledge of finance (Intermediate)
Knowledge of building drawings (Basic)
Negotiation skills (Advanced)
Oral and written communication skills (Advanced)
Site identification skills (Advanced)

Duties and Responsibilities:

Property Acquisition Planning

Conduct business review meetings to assess fiveyear plan for every Casa
Segment Casas into categories for property planning
Create detailed strategies and plans to support targets and goals as per business reviews
Monitor and report on progress and status

Estate Growth

Seek out and investigate potential business development opportunities and liaise with the Regional General Managers and the Head of Property
Conduct visits to identified sites to perform a physical survey and identify possible options in line with Nando's criteria
Liaise with landlords to initiate the negotiation process
Negotiate terms and conditions for new Casas, providing proposals to Head of Property, Regional General Managers and Franchisees
Engage with the Design and Development department, ensuring that the site complies with the standards and requirements of new Casas
Liaise with the Network Planner to obtain research on relevant area
Provide parameters for conducting feasibility and profitability studies for possible new Casas
Collect and collate all required documentation, submitting these to the Head of Property, for ultimate approval by the Property Committee and notify the landlord once the site has been approved

Site Handover Consultation

Hand over approved projects to the Design and Development department
Consult with the Design and Development department and advise on the scope of work negotiated with the Landlord
Continue to negotiate and update lease terms with the landlord during construction
Manage the relationship between the Design and Development team and the landlord during construction
On completion of build, conduct and maintain post opening reviews to determine performance of the site and make use of data for future site openings

Renewal and Reduction Management

Conduct risk reviews across all renewals to establish approach to manage within budget
Balance renewal costs based on market related conditions and the Nando's business model
Conduct negotiations with landlords and track any increased costs to budget
Monitor lease agreement notifications
Manage opportunities on lease renewals to correct historic rentals and reduce rentals

Stakeholder and Relationship Management

Attend industry events to network with and establish relationships with relevant stakeholders
Regularly interact with relevant stakeholders to remain informed on developments and trends in the property market
Build and maintain positive working relationships with landlords