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
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)