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Project Manager Civil Engineer and Quality Surveyor

Station: South Africa 

Reporting to: Secretary Officer

 The position exists to efficiently manage all SADB’s properties; oversee their maintenance; recommend optimal usage and where applicable generate targeted revenue.

The Project Manager is accountable for the entire Bank’s property (owned, leased or rented) in South Africa

The role will also include development of real estate projects for the Bank and its clients and shall participate in the appraisal review of property development projects the Bank intends to finance.

Responsibilities

-Develop for management’s approval a property development and maintenance manual and guidelines; 

-Provide advice and counsel to Investment Officers on property development projects. When appropriate, assist in developing tailor-made solutions to meet clients’ demand; 

-Provide advisory services to management on issues of land tenure in South Africa, property taxation, land value, property development strategies, rental charges, tenancy regulations etc; 

-Participate in the acquisition and disposal of properties and/ or assets according to the Bank’s guidelines; appraise the housing markets in major cities in the region, advise management on property pricing and recommend potential properties for acquisition to expand the Bank’s estates investment; 

-Prepare and present for management approval estates’ revenue generation plans and revenue growth strategies; 

-Prepare property management budgets and major maintenance works plans for all SADB estates. Pre-qualify suppliers, service providers and contractors and negotiate favourable terms for the Bank; 

-Oversee renovations and rehabilitation of Bank properties as approved in the capital budget, set performance standards and prepare terms of reference for contractors and service providers; prepare and /or approve bills of quantities and specifications to facilitate the renovation of SADB premises; supervise renovation, construction and/or maintenance works; and confirm that the works meet the Bank’s standards and are completed before payments are made; 

-In conjunction with the risk management department, assess/ evaluate the safety and security risks of all the Banks properties and propose mitigating strategies; 

-In conjunction with the security office, prepare safety and security guidelines; oversee the installation of safety gadgets and security systems; and communicate security and safety information to tenants and other property users; 

-  Create and maintain an updated record of all SADB’s properties, establish their value and report on the same regularly. 

- Prepare and present to management monthly revenue and expenditure reports in area of responsibility showing performance against targets. Identify, propose and implement cost control and management strategies; 

-  As the first port of call for SADB’s estates, provide information as required to potential, existing and exiting tenants; and 

-  Carry out any other duties assigned by Management.

Qualifications

a)  A First degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or other relevant technical degree; 

b)  Professional qualification in property management, construction, project management or equivalent; 

c)  At least 7 years’ experience in construction and/or property management within a busy commercial environment; 

d)  Experience in the preparation of Contract Conditions and Specifications; 

e)  Experience in maintenance works, management of contractors and preparation and review of bills of quantities; 

f)  Basic accounting training and experience; 

g)  Must have strategic and business orientation; 

h)  Must have knowledge of land and property management legislation; 

i)  Must have high level of integrity, initiative, good judgment; and 

j)  Must have supervisory skills and excellent communication skills.

NOTE

DEADLINE; FEBRUARY 3 2023