Property Manager Job Opening in Kenya 2013

Property Manager Job Opening in Kenya 2013

Our Client, who is in the Real Estate sector and runs colleges and schools, is looking to fill the following position of Property Manager.

Reporting To: The Group Property Director

Purpose of the Job

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all the physical assets (Land & Buildings) of the Group of Companies are:

Properly and efficiently maintained
Fully leased and occupied at all times
Prudently secured at all times
Documented and regular reports made on their status.

Key Accountabilities and Duties

Manage all related properties owned by the Group.

Prepare and keep an inventory on all properties and maintain proper records, reports and files on all properties

Handle daily communication and correspondence from clients

In consultation with the Group Property Director and the Group CEO:

stablish the Local/ Regional Rental Rate by surveying local rates
Calculate overhead costs and depreciation of properties
Calculate property taxes and profit goals for all properties
Negotiate leases and renewals and preparing contracts for tenants.

Maintain all properties of the Group and increasing their value by:

Investigating and resolving tenants complaints
Enforcing rules of occupancy
Planning renovations and repairs of all properties
Conducting daily/weekly inspections on all properties.

Prepare regular (monthly) reports to management on:

Rental income versus costs of maintenance
Data and trends of real estate and making analysis of that information
Be a team player with excellent communication skills
Have good analytical and problem solving skills.

Ensure timely payment of all government levies and rates on all properties

Ensure timely collection of rental income on all properties and taking the appropriate action on rent defaulters

Any other duties assigned by the Group Property director or the Group CEO.

Educational / Professional Qualifications & Work Experience

Minimum experience: 4 – 5 years’ experience in the Management of properties
B.A. Land Economics from a recognized university
Be an Associate or Full Member of the Institute of Surveyors of Kenya
Proficiency in MS Office, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Honest, well organized and demonstrate a high level of integrity
Have a valid driving license.

Please indicate your current Monthly Salary and proof of the same will be required during the interview.

Submission of Application

Candidates who meet the above specifications should submit their application via email info@tqt.co.ke with a detailed CV indicating three (3) names of referees and salary expectations, attaching copies of education and professional certificates to reach us on or before Friday 30th August 2013 addressed to:

The Executive Director,
Total Quality Training Consultants Ltd,
P. O. Box 470-00606

Centre, Nairobi.

Please indicate the position as the subject when applying.