Leasing Manager

SUMMARY:
As a Leasing Manager, you will play a pivotal role in negotiating and finalizing lease agreements within defined parameters.

POSITION INFO:

Your focus will be on balancing tenant needs with the company’s strategic and financial objectives, ensuring mutually beneficial outcomes without compromising organizational interests.

Inherent requirements for the position (non-negotiable)

• Minimum Grade 12.
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in the Leasing environment
• Valid Fidelity Fund Certificate

Additional demonstrable requirements:

• Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Office and property management systems.
• Strong negotiating skills with the ability to secure favorable lease terms.
• Numerical aptitude to interpret financial data and rental structures.
• Contract comprehension with the ability to interpret and apply lease agreements.
• Sound knowledge of the legal context governing commercial leases and property law.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with tenants and stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving ability.

Strategic Leasing

• Develop and implement the annual leasing strategy.
• Ensure all renewals and new leases are negotiated timeously and professionally, in line with company/client policies.
• Accurately prepare, compile, and sign off lease agreements.
• Implement processes to track outstanding leases and FICA documentation, escalating where necessary.

Tenant & Broker Relations

• Maintain positive relationships with tenants and brokers to support retention and growth.
• Compile and distribute monthly vacancy schedules to brokers.
• Grow and manage the broker database.
• Attend to prospective tenants and brokers, including space showings.

Financial & Reporting

• Prepare and manage income budgets and annual budgets.
• Produce accurate status reports, monthly variance reports, forecasts, TI schedules, broker commission schedules, and internal commission schedules.
• Compile monthly Manco reports for the commercial portfolio.
• Manage tender applications and commission packs prior to client sign-off.
• Approve workflows on SAP.

Operational Excellence

• Ensure tenant files are kept up to date with relevant correspondence.
• Support other business units when required.
• Meet deadlines for monthly trackers, TI meetings, and broker commission updates.
• Check and sign off motivations for client approval.

Leadership

• Provide effective staff management, ensuring team performance aligns with business objectives.