Job Field: Sector in Real Estate

  • Property Caretaker

    Property Caretaker

    Job description
    We are looking to hire a property caretaker, requirements include:

    At least two years’ experience in property management of residential, commercial or retail developments;
    Proficient in computer programs, including Microsoft Office; Basic accounting skills Good communication skills;
    Ability to work with minimal supervision
    Bachelor’s degree or Advance Diploma required in a related field

  • Hotel and Apartment Manager

    Hotel and Apartment Manager

    Job Description
    The Hotel and Apartment Manager will assume the responsibility of improving the level of service to enhance the profitability of the organization.
    Main responsibilities

    Planning and organizing accommodation, catering and other hotel services.
    Developing a marketing strategy for the property.
    Setting and achieving sales and profit targets
    Managing budgets and financial plans as well as controlling expenditure. Maintaining statistical and financial records
    Analyzing sales figures and devising marketing and revenue management strategies.
    Recruiting, identifying training needs, training and monitoring staff performance
    Planning work schedules for individuals and teams.
    Client relationship management Managing guest feedback
    Ensuring events and conferences run smoothly.
    Supervising maintenance, supplies, renovations and furnishings.
    Managing contractors and suppliers.
    Ensuring security is effective.
    Carrying out inspections of property, it’s assets and services. Ensuring compliance and effective record keeping

    Qualifications

    At least seven years’ experience in the hospitality industry
    A degree in any of the following disciplines: Hotel and hospitality management; Business administration or management; Travel, tourism or leisure studies.

  • Housing & Community Development 

Principal Housing Officer 

Construction & Project Manager 

Quantity Surveyor I 

Real Estate Investment Analyst 

Civil & Structural Engineer 

Land Surveyors 

Land Valuation & Property Management 

Land Survey & Geo-Informatics

    Housing & Community Development Principal Housing Officer Construction & Project Manager Quantity Surveyor I Real Estate Investment Analyst Civil & Structural Engineer Land Surveyors Land Valuation & Property Management Land Survey & Geo-Informatics

    Kiambu County Public Service Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following positions in the Department of Lands, Housing, Physical Planning, Urban Development and Management. This is pursuant to Article 235 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 and Section 63 of the County Government Act, 2012.
    Job Group CPSB 03
    The officer is to work under the supervision and guidance of the Chief Officer.
    Job Responsibilities

    Responsible to the chief officer on all matters related to housing policy formulation, housing development and management, and urban renewal and regeneration, slum upgrading and prevention and community development matters within the county boundaries,
    Coordinate and oversee the efficient management of public buildings;
    Responsible on advising stakeholders and clients on all technical matters related to publicprivate partnerships or joint ventures on housing , and delivery of land rights and security of tenure;
    Initiate, mobilize and coordinate participation in community development with the county and;
    Maintain and update housing data and records.
    Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time by the chief officer.

    Requirements

    Be a Kenyan citizen;
    Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields; Urban and or Regional planning or both, Urban Management, Housing Administration, Architecture, Building Economics, Valuation and Property Management from a recognized university;
    A Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage;
    Must be a Registered with relevant professional registration Board;
    Must be a corporate member in good standing of a recognized professional society;
    Must have worked in a public office for a minimum of 5 years;
    Have demonstrated professional competence and administrative ability and integrity as required in the work performance and results; and
    Have met the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya; and Public Officer Ethics Act 2003.

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  • Real Estate Agent 

Property Manager

    Real Estate Agent Property Manager

    Job description
    We are looking for dedicated real estate agents to join our dynamic professional team.
    Live in Mombasa Road and have your own car and laptop

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  • Real Estate General Manager 

Group Head of Investments

    Real Estate General Manager Group Head of Investments

    Our client is a privately-owned Investment Company with diversified holdings across real estate, agri-business, manufacturing, healthcare, hospitality, financial services, fixed income and quoted equity.
    They are seeking to recruit a motivated and self-driven professional to fill in the following position in their office:
    The Real Estate General Manager will be responsible for driving revenue generation and developing the real estate company’s strategic goals.
    Job Responsibilities

    Driving business growth and revenue generation in the real estate portfolio
    Developing strategic goals which will help make a significant impact on growth of the company
    Implementing financial and operational initiatives, ensuring operational costs are kept to a minimum
    Ensuring alignment of the department’s policies and objectives in line with the broad corporate policies and procedures and the group’s policies and procedures
    Identifying key business opportunities so as to enhance financial performance – maximize value
    Inspecting facilities and negotiating contracts with stakeholders (tenants, insurers, suppliers, banks, clients etc.)
    Fine tuning operational methods for the departments while improving the overall efficiency of the departments
    Developing training calendar and training methods which will determine information on various strategic action plans and reviews for the departments
    Supervising and managing the team, ensuring that they adhere to the company policies and procedures
    Preparing operational reports for the board
    Ensuring compliance with the regulatory and governing bodies – e.g. county councils, survey bodies, valuation bodies and advising on changes in the regulations
    Implementing necessary checks and balance to mitigate operational risks across all departments and to ensure the best interest of the company
    Managing and implementing new IT and Technical systems and software’s which can help improve the efficiency of the business by reducing the turnaround time to deliver business

    Qualifications

    Degree in Business, Land Economics, Real Estate, Survey or any other related field
    Post certifications is a plus preferably in Marketing, Real Estate Finance, Environmental Studies
    At least 8 experience years in a Real Estate or Property Development Company
    Registered by any of the following bodies: Institute of Surveyors of Kenya, Estate Agents Registration Board, Valuers Registration Board or any other relevant and recognized professional body.
    Must possess strong entrepreneurial skills with understanding of revenue generation

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  • Property Manager 

Office Manager 

Marketing Executive

    Property Manager Office Manager Marketing Executive

    JOB TITLE & REPORTING
    Your job title is Property Manager and you will report directly to the MANAGING DIRECTOR and dotted to the Head of Property Management
    You will perform all duties as define on the below Job Description, and further, It is understood and agreed to by the Employee that the assignment, duties and responsibilities and reporting arrangements may be changed by the Employer in its sole discretion without causing termination or changes of this agreement.

    Issuing of invoices and collection of rent on timely basis.
    Renewal of Mall leases as and when they expire in liaison with the landlord’s advocates.
    Ensuring land rent and rates are paid on time and advising on other government statutory requirements regarding Mall operations.
    Exhausting all the marketing avenues to ensure speedy occupancy of the Mall.
    Identifying and approving only qualified organizations for participation in Mall activations.
    Ensuring no illegal businesses operate within the compound and confines of the Mall.
    Provision of repair work order budgets for approval by the landlord on a timely manner for planning purposes.
    Coordination of service providers and ensuring the common services like lifts, generators, cleaning, parking etc operate seamlessly without hitches.
    Reviewing of service provider contracts as and when they expire and advise the landlord accordingly.
    Coordination of security services with the security company in the Mall and liaising with area security team to ensure constant updates on security matters within the area.
    Ensuring utility bills are paid on time to avoid Mall interruptions.
    Ensuring technical support personnel like plumbers and electricians assess the functionality of various appliances and equipment and update on the same on daily basis.
    Publicize the Gateway Mall in liaison with the client on media and other forums to increase traffic for the tenants and yield high tenant retention.
    Encourage the tenants to liaise with one another to develop mutually beneficial approaches to common issues, eg. crime prevention and publicity. To run regular consultative meetings to further the above and foster understanding between all parties involved in the activities of the Shopping Mall.
    Foster, develop and maintain good working relationships with local residents.
    Manage tenant’s complaints by following best practice customer relationship procedures, lease conditions and guidelines.
    Enhance the existing Gateway Shopping Mall tenancy mix and shop configurations to maximize income for the landlord and profitability to the tenants.
    Collection of service charge and availing accounts on the same in a timely manner. Manage budget throughout Service Charge Period highlighting any overspends or underspends as and when they arise.
    Effective implementation of the Shopping Mall Health, Safety, Fire and legislation policies.
    Ensure efficient emergency procedures are in place and that staff and tenants are fully trained in emergency response with particular emphasis on evacuation procedures.
    Develop and maintain good working relationships with all associated local statutory bodies.
    Ensure that all service providers/contractors and tenants adhere and maintain good environmentally best practices in Gateway Shopping Mall.
    Measure and manage service providers/ suppliers performance against agreed SLAs (Service Level Agreements) and KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) in relation to Gateway Mall.
    Ensure that the Help Desk has accurate and comprehensive data regarding the Gateway way Mall.
    Create a culture of service excellence based on continuous improvement and productivity in the Mall.
    Monitor and improve the levels of customer satisfaction in the delivery of our services in the Mall.
    Ensure that records are held on safe custody and more so updated on our latest state of the art cloud technology system which is unmatched in the region.
    Manage costs/outgoings for the Mall effectively by carrying out due diligence through competitive bidding and evaluation.
    Provide relevant reports from time to time and ensure all staff in the Shopping Mall emulates the same.
    Ensure all staff understands Shopping Mall business and customer requirements, operational and financial performance through implementation of formulated policies.
    Identify training needs for Mall staff members and ensure the needs are met and results and impact evaluated.
    Work closely with Shopping Mall team members to avoid labor turnover by proactively managing staff issues and complaints.
    You shall ensure that all systems are updated i.e. Buildium, Secure Doc and Team Work as per instruction given.
    You shall continuously update the management on all activities on the adopted platforms.
    Any other duties as directed by the management or any other person appointed by the management

    Qualifications:

    Degree in Land Economic, Real Estate or its equivalent
    Prior experience working in the real estate industry is an added advantage
    Knowledge in the use of Property Management softwares
    Ability to work under a high pressure environment
    At least 5 years’ experience in property management
    Excellent customer service skills
    Excellent communication skills

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  • Properties Director

    Properties Director

    Job description
    The Role
    As Property Director, the jobholder will lead the management and rapid expansion of this portfolio, taking responsibility for one of the most important pillars of their work. Reporting to the Managing Director, the jobholder will be responsible for every phase of the acquisition and development process to ensure as many as four simultaneous campus developments are delivered on time, on budget, and at the highest possible quality. The jobholder will lead a team of internal and contracted property professionals to effectively manage the design and development of all campus projects and will also work with the Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer to secure additional financing for the developments to complement the funds invested by our clients’ parent company.
    Responsibilities

    Develop and manage an overall property development plan that enables the efficient concurrent execution of several major projects across the region.
    Lead the development and management of campuses from the identification of sites to the ongoing expansion and maintenance once it is occupied. This will include:

    Leading technical assessment of land identified by the Expansion Team to ensure fit with client development requirements.
    Managing a technical team to adapt client design templates to the specific requirements of each site.
    Developing and tightly managing complex budgets for the development.
    Selecting and managing contractors to efficiently execute the construction of all buildings and civil works.
    Coordinating closely with relevant other teams on the design, development and hand-over of sites.
    Developing and executing detailed plans for the efficient maintenance of all existing campuses.
    Leading the negotiation and completion of all relevant legal agreements for the successful development and management of properties.
    Identify, negotiate and secure additional financing (particularly debt) to enable efficient expansion of the portfolio.

    Build and manage partnerships and a small team to enable the efficient execution of the above responsibilities for more than 10 sites over the next 3 years.

    Requirements & Skills

    8+ years’ experience, including significant experience managing property development, acquisition, and financing in high-performing organizations, particularly on the African continent.
    Highly detail-oriented and are able to ensure that many details are simultaneously executed with excellence. 
    A track record of building strong relationships with and managing diverse stakeholders, from investors to land owners to contractors. 
    Strong people leader, able to get diverse teams to deliver great results while feeling supported and empowered.
    Problem solving and are particularly skilled at crafting arrangements that satisfy the objectives of multiple stakeholders while meeting your core goals.
    Exceptional ability to operate and deliver great results in a highly fluid, fast-paced environment, including creating the necessary structures and carefully managing tight deadlines.
    Strong financial analytical abilities and are able to identify cost-efficiencies while maintaining high quality.
    Self-starter and able to independently manage work execution and lead company development.

    Ad Visible Until: 1 June 2018
    Ref:
    KEN000197/WA

  • Head of Property Management

    Head of Property Management

    Job Details
    Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Head of Property Managementwill oversee overall property management operations. The ideal candidate is expected to provide strategic and inspirational leadership to staff under him/her.
    Specific Duties and Responsibilities

    Sourcing of properties to management
    Leading and supervising the team to achieve the annual budget
    Leading in the formulation and implementation of property management strategies
    Maintaining quality services of the property under management for sustenance 
    Making decisions on lettings, lease administration and repairs
    Assigning duties to employees in the department and ensuring they meet set targets
    Monitoring and approving property reports for expenditure and revenue collection
    Approving invoices and requisitions for services delivered and ordered
    Identifying, implementing and benchmarking best practices in property management
    Preparing managed property budgets as well as the department’s annual budget
    Developing, training, motivating and evaluating departmental staff to achieve highest levels of performance
    Driving the organization’s culture and instilling our core values.
    Determining & coordinating departmental reporting and communication requirements

    Key Skills, Knowledge & Attributes: 

    A degree in Land Economics, Real Estate or equivalent from a recognized University
    At least 8 years progressive working experience in a busy Real Estate firm
    Member of the Institute of Surveyors of Kenya
    Licensed and practicing Estate Agent
    A team player, possessing good communication, analytical and problem solving skills
    Have initiative & drive and should be able to work independently
    Mature person who is a team player with proven integrity

    Terms:
    A competitive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered to the successful candidates.

  • Residential Estate Manager

    Residential Estate Manager

    Job Responsibilities

    Reporting to the Management Committee (MC), the Manager’s overall responsibilities will be:
    Database Management – develop and maintain a comprehensive electronic database of all residents
    Receipts and Payments – service charge collection from residents and making payments to suppliers
    Debt collection – invoice and write demand letters to residents once the service charge payment falls due
    Budget and Financial Accounting – prepare annual budgets, monthly financial and management accounts. Analyze the financial statements to ensure accuracy and clear audit trail
    Coordination and Office Administration – supervise service providers contracted by the MC especially those charged with the responsibilities of security, lawn and gardening service and garbage collection
    Management of Committee Affairs – preparing MC meeting agenda, taking minutes, preparing quarterly bulletin to residents and ensuring effective follow-up and implementation of all MCs resolutions
    Rules and Regulations – support the MC in enforcing the rules and regulations of the estate
    Any other duties as may be assigned by the MC to enhance the smooth running of estate affairs

    Job Qualification

    Relevant degree/diploma in Business Administration, Finance, sales marketing, Commerce, or any other real estate related field.
    Must have over 3 years’ experience working within the property/real estate environment with at least 1 year management or supervisory experience.
    Hands-on experience in operations, finance and sales including basic book keeping skills.
    Should be an enthusiastic team-player who is detail -oriented and action -focused.
    Positive attitude, ambitious and energetic.
    Excellent communication skills and interpersonal interaction required.
    Flexible and willing to work during weekends.