Operational Asset Manager

Overview

Are you a top-performer who values work-life balance?

Our client, a thriving property investment and asset management business, has built a powerful reputation for delivering excellence across their growing portfolio. With an impressive track record in industrial, convenience retail, and office investments — and a rapidly expanding development pipeline — this lean, high-energy team plans to double their assets under management in the years to come, with no signs of slowing down.

Given their recent growth, they’re on the hunt for an Operational Asset Manager to bolster coverage of their Western Cape-based portfolio and play a pivotal role in driving performance across the assets. The successful incumbent will be responsible for overseeing external property managers (including major national firms), optimising operational and financial performance, and contributing to the overall investment strategy. Key areas of focus include budgeting and forecasting, capex planning, lease and tenant management, asset enhancement initiatives, and ensuring compliance and reporting standards are met. You’ll have direct exposure to acquisitions, developments, and value-add strategies while working closely with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee external property managers (including major national firms) to optimise operational and financial performance.
• Contribute to the overall investment strategy.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting, capex planning, lease and tenant management, and asset enhancement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance and robust reporting standards are met.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and gain exposure to acquisitions, developments, and value-add strategies.

Qualifications

Benefits

With a focus on rewarding high-performers, they offer a short-term incentive of up to 40% as well as a potential long-term incentive.

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