Job Description

Durban University of Technology (DUT) is located on the warm east coast of South Africa. It sprawls over seven

(7) campuses in tropical and picturesque Durban, and in Pietermaritzburg, with its undulating hills that flow over from the Drakensberg Mountain.

According to our ENVISION2030 strategy, DUTxe2x80x99s DNA has two strands, namely xe2x80x98people-centred and engagedxe2x80x99 and xe2x80x98innovative and entrepreneurialxe2x80x99. These are interwoven intrinsically by a number of double pairs consisting of xe2x80x98values and principlesxe2x80x99 that bind our double-helix together. The extrinsic expression of our DNA is via The DUT-Way; which demonstrates our collective character and behaviour.

The Universityxe2x80x99s ultimate goal is to contribute towards improving the lives and livelihoods of all its people, both internal and external. DUT consistently strives towards excellence and greatness in teaching-learning and in research-innovation; something that has been recognized recently when The Times Higher Educationxe2x80x99s World University Rankings placed DUT within the top 500 of universities in the world and within the top 5 universities in South Africa. The enactment of these internationally recognized strengths is demonstrated in our impactful engagement internally and externally in service of our localities, the region and the country at large.

Real Estate Management

Post: Property Specialist xe2x80x93 Commercial and Contracts

Minimum Requirements:

• Degree in Finance/Commerce/Business
• 5 yearsxe2x80x99 experience in Commercial /compliance/contract management environment
• Proven work experience as similar role
• Driverxe2x80x99s license Understanding compliance, financials, and contract management. Leases and rentals
• Full of policies and compliance, norms and standards of facilities management and its financial aspects
• In depth knowledge of all rules and regulations surrounding property management
• Competency in MS Office and relevant databases and software

Summary of Duties (but not limited to):

• Compile commercial plans and guidelines for space utilization and develop criteria for allocation.
• Oversee property contracts and ensure compliance with university policies around utilization.
• Create Accomplish financial goals and report periodically on financial performance.
• Source and build relationships with prospective clients to expand business opportunities.
• Negotiate lease/contracts and contractors for rental of properties and develop the framework for space management and rentals.
• Regular communications with stakeholders and tenants including prospective tenants.
• Advertise and market vacant spaces to attract tenants.
• Collect receivable accounts and handle operating expenses.
• Visit rental properties and perform inspections of the interior or exterior of the building.
• Use downtime in their office to schedule maintenance repairs and research potential changes to housing laws and regulations.
• Develop and manage annual budgets by forecasting requirements and analyzing variances, data, and trends.
• Responsible for performing inspections after tenants leave to make sure they didnxe2x80x99t cause any damage to the property during the time of their lease.
• Reporting
• Property Managers may receive calls after business hours if one of their rental properties experiences a water leak or another serious problem.

Status of position: Permanent

Contact Person: Ms. ZJ. Ngcobo

To Apply:

You may apply by sending a completed official application for employment form which can be found on DUT website under careers section. Please send form together with detailed CV, copies of ID, qualifications and a covering letter with the exact name and reference number of the post you are applying for.

Kindly note:

Communication will be entered into with short-listed candidates only. Only applications made on our application for employment form will be considered.

Closing date: 21 November 2023 16:00pm

xe2x80x9cWhile DUT strives for equal opportunities, preference will be given to suitable candidates in terms of the

Universityxe2x80x99s equity policyxe2x80x9d The University reserves the right NOT to make an appointment.

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