Lara Hazel Joffe
Johannesburg
Summary
Accomplished Transaction Manager with extensive experience in client transaction management, project and programme management, and contract negotiation. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and strengthening client relationships across various industries. Demonstrated expertise in financial and budget oversight, risk compliance, business and data analysis, and tech platform integration. Adept at stakeholder vendor management and leadership governance, with a history of delivering strategic insights to senior management. Career goal: to leverage comprehensive skill set to drive organisational success and innovation in commercial real estate.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Transaction Manager
CBRE Excellerate
04.2024 - Current
- Supported development of integrated website by translating business needs into effective back-end solutions and user-friendly interfaces.
- Assisted in creating marketing materials and online content for commercial property listings.
- Strengthened relationships with clients, attorneys, and conveyancers to streamline deal execution.
- Coordinated property visibility campaigns and supported platform optimisation and analytics to improve engagement.
- Reviewed letters of intent and provided actionable insights to transactions team.
- Maintained efficiency of processes, reporting lines, and workflows.
Operations & Marketing Manager
The Property Pact
Johannesburg
07.2021 - 02.2024
- Oversaw marketing strategy, client communications, and digital campaigns to strengthen brand presence and engagement.
- Implemented operational improvements, streamlined workflows, and established compliance procedures to enhance organisational efficiency.
- Managed daily operations for leading commercial real estate technology platform, ensuring smooth execution and alignment with business goals.
Sales Executive
High Street Auction Co
Johannesburg
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Developed new business and managed high-value commercial property leads, enhancing sales opportunities.
- Cultivated long-term client relationships, fostering repeat business and loyalty.
- Supported execution of auction-based sales processes from mandate to closing.
- Managed reporting pipeline and ensured compliance, supporting streamlined sales processes.
Operational Risk Manager
EY / Tyme Digital
Johannesburg
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Conducted risk control self-assessments across seven operational divisions to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
- Identified operational risks and enhanced control frameworks to strengthen overall risk management posture.
- Delivered insights to senior management on risk trends and behaviours, informing strategic decision-making.
Operations Manager
Sedna Industrial IT Solutions
Johannesburg
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Coordinated operations management for mining sector technology company with 30 matrixed resources, ensuring effective collaboration across teams.
- Ensured compliance with legislative requirements while overseeing facilities and optimising resource planning.
- Supported delivery of complex IT/OT projects, prioritising quality and enhancing client satisfaction.
Operations Manager
Capricorn Investment Holdings
Johannesburg
01.2013 - 12.2016
- Oversaw project delivery, resource allocation, vendor contracts, and performance reporting to ensure alignment with organisational goals.
- Managed Johannesburg resource centre supporting Namibia, Botswana, and Zambia to enhance operational efficiency.
- Facilitated effective communication and governance across international operations to strengthen collaboration and accountability.
- Collaborated with CIOs and senior executives on technology strategy and budget planning.
Multiple Roles
Investec Private Bank
Johannesburg
01.1994 - 12.2011
- Delivered effective risk management solutions that improved operational resilience.
Achieved streamlined business analysis processes that enhanced strategic insights.
Implemented IT support systems that elevated productivity and facilitated executive operations. - Identified issues, analysed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Cultivated strong understanding of industry trends to enhance process improvements.
- Crafted clear and concise written communications, documents, and reports to support organisational goals.
- Trained and mentored employees to maximise team performance.
- Demonstrated consistent hard work and dedication to achieve results and improve operations.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with colleagues to promote collaboration and teamwork.
- Executed assigned tasks to support team objectives.
- Delivered services within the designated timeframe and quality benchmarks.
Education
Business Diploma - Business
Birnam Business College
Johannesburg, GP01-1988
Skills
- Client transaction management
- Project & Programme Management
- Contract negotiation
- Financial & Budget Oversight
- Risk compliance
- Business & Data Analysis
- Tech platform integration
- Stakeholder vendor management
- Client Relationship Management
- Leadership governance
Custom Section
- Business Diploma — Birnam Business College
- Prince2 Practitioner & Foundation
- IBM Banking Certification
- Estate Agents Board Certification
- Coaching Partner Certification (Investec)
Timeline
Transaction Manager
CBRE Excellerate
04.2024 - Current
Operations & Marketing Manager
The Property Pact
07.2021 - 02.2024
Sales Executive
High Street Auction Co
01.2019 - 01.2021
Operational Risk Manager
EY / Tyme Digital
01.2018 - 12.2018
Operations Manager
Sedna Industrial IT Solutions
01.2017 - 12.2018
Operations Manager
Capricorn Investment Holdings
01.2013 - 12.2016
Multiple Roles
Investec Private Bank
01.1994 - 12.2011
Business Diploma - Business
Birnam Business College