Executive General Manager: Property Management Services

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Recruiter

Flair TM

Job Ref

JHB000274/SB

Date posted

Friday, June 26, 2026

Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary

2040000 Annually

SUMMARY

A leading national property investment organisation is seeking an exceptional Executive General Manager: Property Management Services to join its Executive Leadership Team based in Johannesburg North.

This is a career-defining opportunity for an accomplished property executive who has successfully led large, diversified property portfolios, managed executive teams, driven organisational transformation, and delivered outstanding commercial and financial performance.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director and working closely with the Board of Directors, you will lead a multidisciplinary team of approximately 30–35 professionals while providing strategic leadership across a substantial Commercial, Retail and Industrial property portfolio.

If you are a visionary property leader with exceptional commercial acumen, strong financial expertise, and a passion for operational excellence, this executive opportunity offers the platform to make a lasting impact.

About The Role

As the Executive General Manager: Property Management Services, you will be responsible for defining and executing the organisation's property management strategy while maximising asset performance, operational excellence, tenant satisfaction, and long-term portfolio growth.

You will oversee every aspect of the property management function, including Asset Management, Facilities Management, Leasing, Maintenance, Procurement, Compliance, Capital Projects, Financial Performance, Risk Management, and Digital Transformation.

As a member of the Executive Committee, you will work closely with the Managing Director and Board to ensure the property portfolio continues to deliver sustainable financial returns while supporting the organisation's long-term strategic objectives.

POSITION INFO

Key Responsibilities Executive Leadership & Strategy Develop and execute the long-term Property Management strategy aligned to business objectives Provide executive leadership across a diversified Commercial, Retail and Industrial property portfolio Drive organisational growth, operational excellence and portfolio optimisation Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing team of approximately 30-35 professionals Foster a culture of accountability, innovation and continuous improvement Property Portfolio Leadership Oversee the operational performance of a large national property portfolio Drive occupancy, tenant retention and asset optimisation strategies Lead Facilities Management, Leasing, Maintenance and Property Operations Oversee capital projects, refurbishments and portfolio enhancement initiatives Ensure the portfolio consistently delivers exceptional customer experience and operational performance Financial Leadership Manage substantial operational and capital expenditure budgets Drive profitability, revenue growth and portfolio returns Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes Monitor ROI, investment performance, feasibility studies and asset valuations Deliver strong financial governance and commercial decision-making Digital Transformation & Innovation Lead digital transformation initiatives across the property management division Improve operational efficiency through technology, automation and data analytics Optimise reporting systems, business intelligence and operational performance metrics Drive continuous process improvement and innovation Governance, Risk & Compliance Ensure compliance with all legislative, regulatory and governance requirements Lead enterprise risk management and compliance across the portfolio Maintain best practice in Occupational Health & Safety, procurement and operational governance Ensure robust internal controls and corporate governance standards Executive Stakeholder Management Report directly to the Managing Director and Board of Directors Present executive reports, strategic recommendations and portfolio performance Build and maintain relationships with investors, executive stakeholders, tenants and service providers Represent the organisation at executive forums and industry events Minimum Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Property Studies, Real Estate, Finance, Engineering or a related discipline Postgraduate qualification in Property Management, Business or Finance advantageous Executive Leadership qualification or MBA advantageous Minimum 10 years' senior leadership experience within Property Management Proven experience managing large Commercial, Retail and Industrial property portfolios Executive leadership experience within a property investment, property management or real estate organisation Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams of senior professionals Strong financial management and commercial acumen Experience managing large operational and capital expenditure budgets Digital transformation and change management experience Exceptional stakeholder engagement and Board-level reporting experience Key Skills Executive Leadership Property Management Asset Management Commercial Property Retail Property Industrial Property Property Investment Property Portfolio Management Strategic Planning Financial Management Budget Management Capital Expenditure Operational Excellence Digital Transformation Business Transformation Executive Reporting Board Reporting Facilities Management Leasing Strategy Risk Management Governance Business Development Procurement Change Management Team Leadership Portfolio OptimisationWhy Join? This is an opportunity to join an organisation where property plays a critical role in long-term business success. You will have the opportunity to: Lead one of the organisation's most strategic business divisions Report directly to the Managing Director and Board Lead a team of approximately 30-35 professionals Manage a large, diversified Commercial, Retail and Industrial property portfolio Influence executive decision-making and long-term business strategy Drive digital transformation and operational innovation Manage significant operational and capital budgets Play a key role in shaping the future growth of the organisation Location Johannesburg North, Gauteng