Dynamic Property Officer with expertise in lease management and compliance assurance. Proven ability to enhance rental income through effective negotiation and strategic planning. Strong communication and problem-solving skills drive successful tenant relations and facilities maintenance, ensuring optimal property performance and stakeholder satisfaction.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Property Officer
Transnet National Port Authority
02.2022 - 07.2023
Obtain valuation from Valuers for periodic review of rentals as per lease agreement, calculate new rental, and prepare.
Obtain approval of lease plans, dispatching of plans including recovery of charges for verge deposits, inspection fees, plan scrutiny fees, etc. to ensure that no construction work or alternation to assets are done without TNPA approved pans agreements and record revised rental to ensure maximum income for NPA.
Capturing of source documents onto the Real Estate Invoicing System (SAP) for services rendered to ensure that all costs are recovered correctly and timeously and raising of debits/credits for new leases, arrear rentals, credit rentals, decreases in rental, deposit recovery and deposit top ups.
Perform daily monitoring of correspondence to ensure timeous responses and actions taken where appropriate without TNPA approved plans.
Control and maintenance of records, i.e., lists of leases, agreement files, rates files, and rent review list, list of tenants’ contact details etc. To ensure efficient administration functioning of department and the effective filing of all relevant correspondence for future reference, arbitration, etc.
Perform functions of the secretary of the port LSEC (Lease Specification & Evaluation Committee).
Obtain information and compile submission documents in line with the LSEC.
Obtain agreement plans from Drawing Office and calculate rental.
Control the BBBEE certificate status of tenants and ensure that BBBEE certificates are annually updated.
Prepare and arrange for tenders to be advertised in the media.
Assist with the tender process including the evaluation.
Assist with facilities management and relevant correspondence.
Assist with contract management.
Facilities Administrator
Transnet Property
04.2015 - 01.2022
Company Overview: (facilities’ management)
Liaison with tenants and contractors on property maintenance.
Maintaining facilities’ department maintenance work records.
Management and control of services, routine maintenance and emergency work on Transnet commercial and residential property.
Property maintenance administration tasks, site inventory visits and meter readings.
Issuing work orders to contractors and follow up on progress.
Processing payments; collecting invoices and creating purchase requisitions (processing of payments on job completion) on SAP.
Ensuring all statutory regulations and executions of facilities’ management activities as instructed by facilities manager.
Writing monthly financial reports as required by supply chain and finance department.
(facilities’ management)
Drafting Intern
Dingaan and Associates Architects
East London
02.2010 - 12.2012
Created detailed architectural drawings using AutoCAD software.
Assisted in preparing design presentations for client meetings.
Collaborated with senior architects to develop project concepts.
Maintained organized project files and documentation for easy access.
Reviewed and modified plans based on client feedback and requirements.
Conducted site visits to gather measurements and assess conditions.
Supported the team in researching materials and finishes for projects.
Participated in design brainstorming sessions to generate innovative ideas.
Adhered to safety protocols while working with hazardous materials.
Observed construction sites to take measurements for use in drafting projects.
Created digital records of drafts for future reference or revision purposes.
Prepared reports summarizing project progress for management review.
Researched related products to enhance understanding of project scope.
Analyzed customer requirements and translated them into design documents.
Produced technical illustrations including diagrams, charts, and schematics.
Updated existing designs and drawings according to client specifications.
Assisted in the creation of detailed drawings and sketches utilizing CAD software.
Collaborated with engineers, architects, and other professionals on projects.
Performed research to ensure accuracy of drawings, plans, and blueprints.
Education
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE -
UNIVERSITY OF CAPETOWN
Virtual
10.2021 - 03.2021
PROJECT MANAGEMENT CERITIFICATE -
VARSITY COLLEGE
Port Elizabeth
07.2017 - 03.2017
MATRIC EXEMPTION -
VICTORIA GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL
Grahamstown
01.2003 - 01/2003
Skills
Professional Communication
Produce work independently or with group
Effective leadership
Conflict Resolution
Read and understand technical building drawings
Data capturing
Filling
Report writing skills
Computer knowledge
SAP Real Estate
Microsoft Office
Lease management
Invoicing
Contract administration
Facilities maintenance administration
Customer Care
Compliance assurance
Tender coordination
References
Hombakazi Cekisani, Property Manager, Transnet National Port Authority, 083 260 9182/ 076 484 3977