Lets Write Africa's Story Together!
Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Property Portfolio Manager to provide senior property management oversight in the Southern Region (Bulawayo Based). The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of properties, ensuring high standards of property management, property maintenance, tenant satisfaction, leasing, and financial performance. The incumbent must be a mature, self-motivated, goal getting individual with a sharp eye for property investment/management dynamics.Key Responsibilities
- Leadership and Oversight: Provide senior-level guidance and support to Property Services team in the region, ensuring effective and proactive management of the property portfolio.
- Property Management: Oversee day-to-day operations of the property portfolio, including ovaral maintenance, best space-use analysis, customer experience promotion, legal and lease administration.
- Financial Management: Develop and manage portfolio budgets, monitor financial performance, and ensure profitability of the property portfolio.
- Tenant Relations: Foster positive relationships with tenants, addressing their needs and concerns promptly and professionally.
- Compliance: Ensure all properties comply with local, regional, and national regulations, including health and safety standards.
- Reporting: Prepare and present regular portfolio reports on property performance, occupancy rates, and financial metrics to senior management.
- Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategies to maximize property value and achieve organizational goals.
- Cross Selling: The Portfolio Manager will be expected to be able to speak to our various products as the Old Mutual Group.
- QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of experience in asset/property management or real estate operations on diverse property portfolios
- Bachelor's degree in Real Estate Management, Property Development and Estate Management or similar required
- Master’s degree in Real Estate Management, Business Administration or similar preferred
- Knowledge in MRI or other real estate management software an added advantage
- Membership with REIZ or EAC an added advantage
- Excellent understanding of Excel with spreadsheet analysis experience
- Strong work ethic and attention to detail, as well as strong decision-making skills
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
- Knowledge of property management, operations, asset management, and financials
- Ability to both lead and build out a team.
Skills
Action Planning, Analytical Thinking, Budget Management, Client Management, Client Needs Assessments, Computer Literacy, Database Reporting, Data Classification, Data Compilation, Data Controls, Data Modeling, Decision Making, Evaluating Information, Information Retrieval, Leadership, Numerical Aptitude, Real Estate ManagementCompetencies
Business InsightCollaboratesCommunicates EffectivelyCourageCustomer FocusDecision QualityEnsures AccountabilityFinancial AcumenEducation
Closing Date
08 July 2026 , 23:59The Old Mutual Story!
Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience in asset/property management or real estate operations on diverse property portfolios
- Bachelor's degree in Real Estate Management, Property Development, Estate Management or similar
- Master's degree in Real Estate Management, Business Administration or similar
- Knowledge in MRI or other real estate management software
- Membership with REIZ or EAC
- Excellent understanding of Excel with spreadsheet analysis experience
- Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and strong decision-making skills
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
- Knowledge of property management, operations, asset management, and financials
- Ability to lead and build out a team
What We Do
Old Mutual Limited is a listed company on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and has secondary listings on the London, Malawi, Namibia and Zimbabwe stock exchanges. As a Pan-African financial services company, we are focused on Africa, her needs and her people. Together with you, we have educated our children, given more homes warmth and light, empowered small businesses and improved infrastructure in Africa. Our story will continue #WithAfricaForAfrica





