Landlord Relationship Specialist

Exponant

A client that builds and manages telecommunications infrastructure has a 12 month contract for a "Landlord Relationship specialist".

The position is based in Centurion City in Cape Town.

To manage Landlord relationships
Cession of Lease Agreements: To obtain consent from landlords for the transfer of existing lease agreements
Lease Renewals: To manage and renew lease agreements, ensuring favourable terms for the company.
To manage strategic and operational Property related projects, negotiations, and reporting.

Build and maintain good business relationships with landlords within the Performance Management Framework and objectives
Stakeholder engagement with relevant landlords, stakeholder and government bodies/ associations to strategically position to achieve its long-term objectives.
Implement Service strategy with the aim of maximizing onward tenancies and cost containment in the long run
Timely renewal and lease renegotiation of rentals (focus on reduction of rentals)
To facilitate communication between our company, Landlord and contractors.
Regular Site Meetings and updates with Landlords
Dispute resolution and ensuring business continuity
Manage ground rent direct expense budget
Support of site activities and access including upgrades through close coordination with landlords and customer stakeholders
Reporting and tracking, on the status of lease agreements and negotiations
Liaising with the Landlord Relationship Specialists, requires teamwork and the ability to work as a unit within a larger property management framework

Understanding of Basic Telecommunications Principles and site layout.
Negotiation Skills including dispute management skills, is vital
Communication Skills, essential for liaising with various stakeholders, including landlords, contractors, and internal teams.
Contract management: Having understanding and Business acumen in dealing with contract clauses and implementation, ensuring all legal and procedural requirements are complied to.
Organizational Skills, necessary for managing multiple leases, renewals, and workload
Problem-Solving Skills, useful for addressing any issues that arise during the negotiation or cession process.
Critical for drafting leases, capturing information, Excel, smart sheets and systems knowledge and ability to report on and analyse statistics.

Relevant 3 year Degree / National Diploma / Equivalent experience (Knowledge Skill Abilities) in Property, Town Panning, Law, or relevant Built Environment qualification.
Understanding of basic business principles
Relevant Property Legislation & leasing
Knowledge of Policies and procedures
3- 5 years’ experience in a similar role
3 - 5 years Negotiating experience
3 - 5 years working with property/base stations/telecoms (Desirable)

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