Matlakala Jacob Sithole
Property Manager
Pretoria,GP
Summary
Capable and flexible individual in the maintenance and property management field seeking a challenging position in a company that will allow me to utilize my skills, knowledge and experience to accomplish common company mission and goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
1
1
Language
Work History
Property Manager
Stonecrete Rentals
03.2023 - Current
- Increase property occupancy rates by effectively marketing available units and conducting thorough tenant screenings.
- Oversee lease agreements from inception to termination, ensuring compliance with local regulations and protecting the interests of both landlords and tenants.
- Complete final move-out walk-throughs with tenants to identify required repairs.
- Conduct regular property inspections, identifying areas for improvement and proactively addressing potential safety hazards.
- Maintain positive landlord-tenant relationships, ensuring clear communication and prompt resolution of any disputes.
- Coordinate with maintenance staff to ensure timely completion of repairs, minimizing downtime for tenants and maintaining property aesthetics.
- Monitor tenant behavior and implemented corrective action to maintain order in assigned properties.
- Verification of income, assets, and expenses, and completed file tracking sheet for each applicant.
- Introducing prospective tenants to types of units available and perform tours of premises.
- Managing multiple properties simultaneously, coordinating efficient allocation of resources and streamlining communication channels to maintain high levels of operational excellence.
Business Manager
SIMET GROUP
01.2017 - 12.2021
- Sewerage Water Pump Station Maintenance
- Flushing of suction lines and non-return valves
- Piping inspection and repairs for corrosion and crack signs
- Sludge sucking
- Washing down of walls
- Checking of level switches
- Pump repairs
- Building Maintenance
- Plumbing System Inspections and repairs
- Painting (inside and outside)
- Building renovations
- General building repairs
- Public Works Contractor
Business Developer
SIMET GROUP
01.2012 - 12.2016
- Procuring government tenders
- Attending tender briefing sessions
- Pricing bill of quantities
- Project Management
- Rental property management (residential and commercial)
- Sourcing properties for rental
- General property renovations
- Property sales
- General property management and administration
- Lease management
- Customer relationship management
Property Manager
AMANTLE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
01.2005 - 01.2012
- Screening all new rental applicants, meeting with prospective tenants to show properties and explaining terms of occupancy
- Reviewing rental applications for approval or denial
- Solving employee and resident issues
- Responsible for all on-site collections
- Filing the necessary legal documents for non-payment of rent
- Appearing in court for all rental related legal matters
- Coding invoices and entering into the accounting system for payment, posting all journal entries and preparing bank deposits
- Processing security deposits
- Ensure all maintenance is performed in a timely manner
- Solicit and evaluate bids for contract services
- Make recommendations for renewal and/or termination of lease agreements
- Submit monthly payroll documents and the required financial and occupancy reports to owners
- Managed 318 residential units consisting of houses, flats and 30 commercial units
- Handled business administration responsibilities including drafting correspondence, newspaper adverts and property enquiries
- Preparing lease agreements, inspecting properties and compiling reports
- Buying and selling of properties
- Reason for Leaving: Left Amantle Partnership to start SIMET GROUP
Auction Administrator
VENDITOR AUCTIONEERS
06.2002 - 12.2004
- Filing of legal documentation
- Preparing auction properties for execution
- Property assessment and locating
- Updating company diaries
- Liaising with Trustees, Liquidators, banks and prospective buyers
- Assisting with property valuations
- Insolvent and Deceased estates pre-auction property sales
- Private sales
- Reason for leaving: Resigned to start a new company (Amantle)
Education
No Degree - Law
University Of Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa 05.2001 -
N2 - Auto Electrical Engineering
Temba Technical College (Now TUT North)
01.2001
Matric - undefined
Greenwood College
01.1997
Skills
Strong ability to negotiate, develop and prepare property lease and sales agreements
Skilled at communicating effectively, assigning and supervising the work of others
Extensive knowledge of principles and practices of property sales, management and rentals of all applicable laws, rules and regulations
Consistent above average reviews
Certification
Estate Agency Affairs Board: Certificate in Estate Agency 2006
Timeline
Property Manager
Stonecrete Rentals
03.2023 - Current
Business Manager
SIMET GROUP
01.2017 - 12.2021
Business Developer
SIMET GROUP
01.2012 - 12.2016
Property Manager
AMANTLE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
01.2005 - 01.2012
Auction Administrator
VENDITOR AUCTIONEERS
06.2002 - 12.2004
No Degree - Law
University Of Pretoria
05.2001 -
Matric - undefined
Greenwood College
N2 - Auto Electrical Engineering
Temba Technical College (Now TUT North)
COMMUNICATION
Good communication skills in English, Afrikaans and Tswana
LEADERSHIP
Founding member of a successful company: Amantle Property Management; And Sole member of a potential emerging company: Sithole Metsing Trading cc t/a Simet Group (Current Employer)
References
- M, Randima, Public Works Manager, 083 326 1306
- L, Mabitsela, Public Works Manager, 082 802 9072
- 012 335 2829, Amantle Property Management
- 012 403 8360, Venditor Auctioneers
LEADERSHIP
Founding member of a successful company: Amantle Property Management; And Sole member of a potential emerging company: Sithole Metsing Trading cc t/a Simet Group (Current Employer)