Portfolio Manager

Ability Executive Recruitment Full time

Sandton, South Africa Posted on 09/03/2026

We are seeking an experienced and strategic SeniorPortfolio Manager to oversee the effective and efficient management of an allocated portfolio of INDUSTRIAL buildings. This role is critical in maximizing returns for our clients, driving profitability within a designated business unit, and fostering the growth and development of our team.

• Team Leadership: Oversee performance management, training, and development, drive corporate culture change, and ensure a positive work climate.
• Ensure all team members are competent and address any performance issues promptly.
• Leasing: Prospecting and canvassing, negotiation and conclusion of deals.
• New business development: Identify and evaluate potential properties for management, ensuring alignment with company strategy.

Build, maintain, and finalize a comprehensive prospect database.

Actively pursue and engage new business opportunities to expand the client base.

Prepare and deliver professional pitches, including deal analysis, financial evaluation, tailored presentations, and proposals through to successful conclusion.

Negotiate, finalize, and implement management agreements and mandates with new clients.

Public Relations and Community involvement: Pro-active approach in dealing with local government and government.

Active involvement in business and property related forums to promote the company on a regional level.

• Active involvement in community projects where relevant.
• Active involvement in the company's social responsibility programme where relevant.

Property Management: Service Contractors: arrange and fulfil specifications and finalization of service contracts according to needs in conjunction with Facilities Centre.

Manage service contractors and liaise with management of contractors.

Inspections:

Manage inspection programme with Operations Manager.

Inspections with Facilities Centre.

Ad Hoc inspections as necessary.

Tenant Installations

Oversee tenant installation process

Maintenance and repairs

Oversee running and planned maintenance

Ensure compliance of OHS Act and other statutory requirements

Health and Safety meetings

Record keeping and administration

Parking audits

• Minimum Grade 12.
• A business property-related tertiary qualification is preferred.
• Valid Fidelity Fund Certificate (FFC), as well as compliance in terms of the education requirements with the Property Practitioners Regulatory Authority (PPRA).
• At least 5 - 7 years of experience in Industrial property management industry.
• Valid Driver's license.
• Advanced Computer literacy, MS Office (including Excel), and property management systems, example SAP or MDA.
• Expertise in budgeting, financial management, and expense control.
• Awareness of property market trends and the ability to adapt strategies accordingly.
• In-depth knowledge of Industrial and commercial property management.
• Working knowledge and understanding of technical aspects related to property maintenance and repairs.
• Proven ability to manage and lead a team.