Job Field: Sector in Real Estate

  • Property Maintenance Manager Mobile Applications Developer Operations Manager Microsoft Navision Senior Developer

    Property Maintenance Manager Mobile Applications Developer Operations Manager Microsoft Navision Senior Developer

    Responsibilities
    Ensure all the buildings and grounds of all properties are properly maintained at all times
    Must be familiar with Quality Management Control systems, and ensure the day to day use of this
    Schedule all maintenance works with our technical team, and ensure all works are carried out in a timely manner
    Determine and schedule repairs, renovation projects, waste reduction improvements and safety inspections
    Determine the facilities budget and must negotiate with outside vendors for supplies, repairs and more for purposes of cost controlling
    Oversee groundskeepers, maintenance workers, and custodial staff
    Qualifications
    Background in maintenance is a must (plumbing, electrical, etc)
    Preferred prior work experience in hospitality industry
    Demonstrate managerial experience and abilities, as well as knowledge of purchasing, supplies, grounds keeping and equipment repair
    Strong organizational skills
    Must be fluent in verbal and written English
    Must have attention to detail and strong leadership skills
    Works well in a team environment
    Recognizes and resolves problems quickly and efficiently
    Ability to effectively communicate and deal with clients & team members
    Able to work days, evenings and weekends
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  • Quality Surveyor

    Quality Surveyor

    Quality Surveyor Job Minimum Requirements
    BSc/BTech/NDip QS
    Minimum of 10 years’ experience
    Specialisation in Fit-Out Projects
    Experience gained with reputable contractors
    This position will give you the opportunity to work on prestigious projects in the beautiful East Africa Region and work with great people!

  • Serviced Apartments Property Manager Assistant Accountant

    Serviced Apartments Property Manager Assistant Accountant

    Key Responsibilities
    Develops and implements the strategic plan and goals to ensure optimum tenant/guest satisfaction.
    Responsible for the overall property budget.
    Oversees the staff management function of the property including recruitment, hiring, orientation, coaching, counselling, training, wage and salary administration and effective performance appraisals.
    Conducts regular property facilities inspections and ensures full implementation of preventive maintenance programs.
    Consistently reviews energy conservation programs to ensure minimum energy and utility consumption without sacrificing standards.
    Responsible for security and safety of tenants/guests and employees.
    Ensures emergency drill procedures are established, well publicized, practiced, documented and enforced.
    Monitors present and future trends, practices and systems in the serviced apartment industry to proactively ensure execution of competitive programs.
    Cultivates high standards in Tenant / Guest service
    Develops Tenant / Guest recognition programs
    Implement tenants retention programs, e.g. tenants functions, special promotions, monthly newsletters etc
    Participates actively in selling the property to targeted markets
    Interact actively especially with local corporates and international organisations and companies with offices in Kenya with a view of generating apartment sales for their visitors coming to Kenya
    Monitors purchasing practices to ensure compliance with Property Procurement policy and procedures including obtaining best prices without sacrificing quality standards
    Qualifications and Experience
    Degree in Land Economics, Real Estate or equivalent
    At least five years’ as a mid-level to high level Manager, in a high-performance environment within the real estate industry.
    People management experience with the ability to motivate and inspire performance.
    Full understanding of licensing responsibilities and environmental health standards
    Awareness of statutory requirements applicable to Real Estate service industry
    The ability to work and communicate effectively with the general public, other members of the team and with all levels of management
    Excellent organisation and planning skills
    The ability to remain calm and effective under pressure
    Confident and assertive with excellent customer relations skills
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  • Property Manager Business Development Supervisor – Modern Trade Operations Manager Business Support Desk Sales Executive Oil Refinery Supervisor Maintenance Executive Merchandiser Freight Forwarding Executive

    Property Manager Business Development Supervisor – Modern Trade Operations Manager Business Support Desk Sales Executive Oil Refinery Supervisor Maintenance Executive Merchandiser Freight Forwarding Executive

    Job Purpose: To effectively manage and maintain the Company‘s residential and commercial properties to the satisfaction of the tenants and directors.
    To develop new commercial/residential properties business, and provide comprehensive property services to clients.
    Responsibilities for the Property Manager Job
    Maintenance: Ensuring the buildings are well maintained, by preparing a maintenance plan for the properties and monitoring its implementation.
    To Carry out regular audits of equipment in properties to ensure its safe custody and to monitor their maintenance by any external parties, and ensure the overall maintenance budget is effectively managed.
    Ensures contracts for maintenance services are in place, and supervises repairs.
    Finance: Accomplishing financial objectives by collecting rents; paying bills; forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective action.
    Prepares reports analyzing, and summarizing leasing data and trends.
    Property management: Maintains property by enforcing rules of occupancy; inspecting vacant units, completing repairs and planning renovations; Letting: Attract tenants by advertising vacancies; obtaining referrals from current tenants; negotiating leases; collecting security deposit. Establish rental rates by surveying local rental rates;
    Ensure all tenant leases are properly executed and registered. Customer service:
    Developing and maintaining cordial relationships with clients by responding to their enquiries/requests/complaints expeditiously Safety:
    Ensure appropriate safety standards are maintained and undertake quarterly health and safety inspections within the properties.
    Qualifications for the Property Manager Job
    Diploma / Bachelor’s degree in Land Economics, Construction management, Project management or their equivalent
    Computer proficiency with an emphasis in MS Office (particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Knowledge of, or working with ERP an added advantage. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Honest, well organized and demonstrate a high level of integrity
    At least Five years experience in Property management is a must.
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  • Director of Design & Development Affordable Housing Assistant Affordable Housing Analyst Development Assistant Development Analyst Distribution Manager

    Director of Design & Development Affordable Housing Assistant Affordable Housing Analyst Development Assistant Development Analyst Distribution Manager

    Responsibilities for the Director of Design & Development Job
    Working with the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors to establish the operational structures for the company;
    Oversee feasibility studies, including market research and surveys to ensure that contemplated developments are responsive to the prevailing economic, social and demographic trends; and to identify non obvious development opportunities;
    Coordinate site identification and acquisitions that are suitable for investment grade real estate targeted at Diaspora, High Net-worth and Global Markets investors;
    Coordinate the creation of compelling development concepts;
    Development of strong business cases for projects to ensure that developments are financially viable and can attract requisite funding;
    Develop permitting strategy and secure permits and requisite statutory approvals in coordination with municipal officials, legal counsel and architects;
    Manage the tendering process and assembling of development team, including architects, contractors, engineers, and development consultants; negotiate contracts and coordinate development team throughout the development process. The Senior Development Manager shall therefore be responsible to manage the development team for efficiency and maximum results;
    Guide teams through the design implementation process including conceptual, schematic, design development and construction documentation and signoff;
    Select and implement appropriate construction management approach on project-specific basis; therefore manage and oversee the approach selected;
    Develop and maintain Master Project Schedules;
    Monitor project progress including schedule and budget variance; manage team to deliver project on budget and schedule;
    Oversee vendor and project team members work to ensure compliance with contract and client expectations;
    Coordinating every phase of development and any additional project management activities as required.
    Qualifications for the Director Of Design Job
    10 years’ experience in real estate development including several years of experience in large developments / projects;
    Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required, a post graduate degree will be an added advantage;
    Experience in managing real estate development projects, preferably with global markets experience;
    Experience must include demonstrable knowledge of real estate valuation techniques, project finance, development project cash flow modeling, public approvals and permitting/entitlement process;
    Experience managing contractors and architects through design and construction;
    Track record of managing projects to budget and schedule;
    Strong working knowledge of architectural drawings and furniture and space planning concepts;
    Strong analytic skills, including ability to independently conduct real estate financial analysis;
    Demonstrated ability to express ideas clearly, verbally and in writing.
    Strong computer skills, including high level of proficiency in MS Excel, Power Point, and Word
    Demonstrated ability to cultivate and manage productive relationships with development team members, public officials, funders and lenders, other staff, and the community;
    Ability to organize work, work independently, problem solve, and be persistent;
    Creativity, entrepreneurial, and a self driven attitude towards work, with a sense of humor is desired;
    Strong problem solving skills, with a bias to a sense of urgency;
    Ability to lead a team and work within a team in a fast paced environment.
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  • Real Estate Property Manager Real Estate Sales Manager Business Development Manager Construction Project Manager

    Real Estate Property Manager Real Estate Sales Manager Business Development Manager Construction Project Manager

    Duties and Responsibilities for the Property Manager Job
    Attract tenants by working with marketing team to advertise vacancies
    Manage and negotiate contracts for the purchase or lease of the property
    Secure contracts by collecting security deposits
    Establishes rental rate by surveying local rental rates, calculating overhead costs, depreciation, taxes and profit goals
    Accomplishes financial objectives by collecting rent, paying bills, forecasting requirements, preparing an annual budget, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances and initiating corrective action
    Manage all contracts with external vendors for landscaping, cleaning and security services and perform appraisals regularly
    Maintain property by investigating and resolving tenant complaints, enforcing rules of occupancy, inspecting vacant units, completing repairs and planning for renovations
    Maintains building systems by contracting for maintenance services
    Supervise all repair works
    Maintaining records for inspections, signed leases, maintenance requests, complaints and any repairs
    Property Manager Job Skills and Qualifications
    Degree/Diploma in Business Administration or related field
    A minimum of 3 years experience in similar position
    Thorough knowledge of property management procedures and activities
    Excellent Planning and Organizing skills
    Excellent Customer Service and Communication Skills
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  • Unit Manager

    Unit Manager

    Skills Required for Unit Manager Job:
    Can effectively and efficiently manage a team of individuals with minimal supervision
    He/she should be detail oriented with good multi-tasking skills
    He/she should have excellent oral and written communication capabilities
    Unit Manager Job Key Responsibilities:
    Provision of financial and statistical analysis, advice and recommendations with respect to regional, provincial and overall budgets, business plans, and expenditure forecasts
    UNIT lead and coordinator for the development and preparation of the Department’s operating and capital budgets for both company supported programs and for provincial and regional expansion programs including analysis, recommendations and consultative support for assigned program areas
    Conduction of performance measurement activities, analyze and report variances, and recommend appropriate actions
    Active participation in the management implementation and expansion of the company’s core business investment pipeline
    Market potential: Assistance in identifying micro finance investment opportunities, estimate the size of the market and understand market conditions and regulations
    Pipeline management: Preparation of 12 months’ investments projections for a given region (to be defined), discuss specific requirements with clients and look at how best to match demand and offer
    Creation and establishment, implementation of Regional expansion strategies
    Transaction origination: Preparation of investment proposals, based on internal research, and proposals to clients with terms and conditions pre-negotiated with Cytonn Investments. The Financial Advisor will remain a liaison between both parties
    Institution of qualitative assessment principles to measure feedback on short term and long term goals with regard to Regional expansion
    Responsible for growing the AuM of the Cytonn franchise by signing up new clients
    Recruitment champion and member of the Distribution Hiring Committee
    Unit Manager Job Qualifications:
    KCSE grade B- and above
    Has an undergraduate degree with at least second class upper honors from a recognizable institution
    A minimum of 4 years’ experience in financial advisory
    Has the ability to assist the clients to make informed decisions
    Can Promote and sell financial products and meet given sales targets
    The individual should be up to date with the financial products and working knowledge of investment management
    He/she should have the ability and willingness to network and develop new clients’ relationships
    Community involvement
    He/she should have a positive attitude with an open mind
    Has the ability to be part of a broader team that includes all staff members working together to build client loyalty through a one team approach

  • Chief Property Manager Head of Agency Department

    Chief Property Manager Head of Agency Department

    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
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  • Research Clerks

    Research Clerks

    Job Description
    Cytonn Investments is an independent investment management firm, with offices in Nairobi – Kenya and D.C. Metro – U.S.
    We are primarily focused on offering alternative investment solutions to global institutional investors, individual high net-worth investors, local institutional investors and diaspora investors interested in the high-growth East-African region.
    We are seeking highly motivated, self-directed, team players to fill the position of Temporary Research Clerks.
    Responsibilities of The Temporary Research Clerks Data collection this shall be done online, through direct site visits and using phone calls
    Conducting data validation of the collected data
    Recording data collected in Microsoft Excel
    Conducting high level analysis of data collected
    Any other tasks as assigned by the supervisor
    Temporary Research Clerks Jobs Skills
    At least 3 months’ experience in data collection. Data collection in real estate will be an added advantage
    Form four graduate with a minimum grade of C+ in KCSE
    Computer savvy with good excel and power point skills
    Creative, innovative with ability to think on their feet
    Eloquent communication skills in both English and Kiswahili and great interpersonal skills
    The ideal candidate should be healthy, willing to walk for long distances and have access to a computer

  • Residential Site Caretaker Commercial Site Caretaker

    Residential Site Caretaker Commercial Site Caretaker

    Caretaker Job duties: 
    The site supervisor will be based at a residential property which (s) he will be required to manage to ensure: 
    Amounts due for rents or services are collected in good time.
    Cleanliness is maintained at all times.
    All equipment is kept in good working order.
    Continuous supply of utilities such as electricity and water.
    Security is always at a maximum level, with any shortcomings rectified immediately.
    Third party suppliers and contractors deliver to agreed specifications.
    Tenant/landlord queries and concerns are addressed promptly and courteously.
    Effective liaison and communication between the Management Company and tenants/landlords, including follow up of issues pending resolution and delivery of documents, notices, etc.
    Periodic review of the upkeep of the site with suggestions for improvement. 
    Requirements for Caretaker Job 
    University degree or other post-secondary qualification.
    Minimum 3 years’ experience managing a residential complex or warehouse.
    Key skills: problem-solving, ability to work unsupervised, communication, diplomacy.
    Duty station: Nairobi. Anticipated start date: Immediately. Salary: Competitive
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