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ITHALA DEVELOPMENT FINANCE CORPORATION
 
PORTFOLIO MANAGER - MIDLANDS: D4 
PROPERTIES DEPARTMENT 
BASED IN LADYSMITH 
REFERENCE NUMBER: LJ21064 
 
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. 
 
 
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.