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ITHALA DEVELOPMENT FINANCE CORPORATION
 
PORTFOLIO MANAGER – ISITHEBE INDUSTRIAL ESTATES: D4 
PROPERTIES DEPARTMENT 
BASED IN MANDINI (ISITHEBE) 
REFERENCE NUMBER: LJ21063 
 
Reporting to the Divisional Manager: Property Management, the Portfolio Manager: Midlands will manage a portfolio of properties to ensure financial performance as well as the fulfilment of organisational mandate and its strategic objectives. 
 
 
The successful candidate will: 
• Participate in corporate and divisional strategic planning. 
• Provide strategic and policy input to BEE strategy of the division 
• Provide strategic and policy input to Marketing strategy of the division 
• Ensure that targets are met and corrective action taken where there are deviations. 
• Ensure the negotiation of leases within acceptable parameters with current and potential tenants and according to Ithala’s Key Controls and Procedures. 
• Ensure that maintenance plans are in place in adherence to policies and SOP’s. 
• Ensure maintenance needs are identified on an on-going basis and annual report compiled. 
• Compile and coordinate operational budgets in accordance with the strategic plan. 
• Manage multi-partner companies. 
• Attend to audit queries in respect of companies and ensure their resolution. 
• Oversee budget preparation, implementation and management. 
• Direct and control the Key Performance indicators and outcomes of personnel and processes within the department. 
 
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The following minimum requirements must be met in order to be considered for this position: 
• Degree in Facilities Management / Building environment. 
• Degree in Business Commerce and/or Management (advantageous). 
• A minimum of 7 years’ experience in facilities management or property related environment. 
• 2 years’ management experience. 
• Excellent technical knowledge of building and infrastructure. 
• People management, interpersonal and human resources management skills. 
• Ability to work extended hours, days and weekends on an occasional basis 
• Valid Code B Driver’s License



All short-listed applicants will be subjected to assessments, references and credit checks. 
 
ITHALA EMBRACES THE PRINCIPLES OF THE EMPLOYMENT EQUITY ACT 
 
CLOSING DATE: 27 September 2021 
 
INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST FORWARD A DETAILED CV; CERTIFIED COPIES OF QUALIFICATIONS AND ID DOCUMENT BY E-MAIL TO HR_recruitment8@ithala.co.za.
KINDLY ALSO INCLUDE A MOTIVATION OF HOW YOU MEET EACH OF THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS LISTED ABOVE AND QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER FOR THE POSITION. YOU MAY FAX THESE TO 0865994130 
 
PLEASE NOTE: 
• LATE APPLICATIONS AND APPLICATIONS WITH NO REFERENCE NUMBER WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. 
• E-MAIL USERS ARE REQUESTED TO SET THE DELIVERY OPTION ON BOTH “RETURN RECEIPT” AND “CONFIRM DELIVERY”. 
• CORRESPONDENCE WILL BE LIMITED TO SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES. ALL SHORT-LISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE SUBJECTED TO ASSESSMENTS, REFERENCE AND CREDIT CHECKS. IF YOU HAVE NOT BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN 1 MONTH OF CLOSING DATE OF THE ADVERTISEMENT, PLEASE ACCEPT THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL.