PASSENGER RAIL AGENCY OF SOUTH AFRICA (PRASA) VACANCIES

INTERNAL ADVERT 
 
LEASING CONSULTANT 
SALARY GROUP: Junior Official (C3) 
LOCATION: Western Cape 
DEPARTMENT: Real Estate & Asset Management (REAM) 
BUSINESS UNIT: PRASA CRES
POST NUMBER: TBA 
REFERENCE: R&S/WC_REAM/2023 
 
DEPARTMENTAL MISSION: To provide Leasing Consultant Services for allocated stations, Retail, Commercial, residential and any other properties in the region.
 
OUTPUTS:
• Coordinate and administer Lease Agreements.
• Identify and market new opportunities to increase revenue and Gross Lettable Areas (GLA).
• Facilitate and coordinate illegal land occupation.
• Facilitate and coordinate immovable asset disposals and acquisitions.
• Facilitate and coordinate development leases.
• Compiling of correspondence.
• Reporting maintenance complaints.
• Draft relevant reports as and when required.
• Customer Service.
• Facilitate and coordinate feasibility studies in context of potential projects to enhance revenue and increase the Gross Lettable Areas (GLA). 
 
KNOWLEDGE: 
• Computer literacy.
• Knowledge of Real Estate & Asset Management.
• Property Legislation, Property Market conditions, Portfolio Properties.
• Leasing policies
• Map reading/plans.
• Basic Accounting.
• Interpretation of Lease Agreements.
• Knowledge of Local Authority Bylaws & regulations.
 
SKILLS:
• Planning, organizing and controlling.
• Communication skills.
• Teamwork
• Data analysis
• Interpersonal skills.
• Administration skills.
 
ATTITUDES:
• Customer centric, Detail and result oriented, Resilience, Tact and diplomacy.
• Reliability, Initiative and emotional intelligence.
• Perform routine work and Teamwork.
• Assertiveness.
• Quality focus.
• Attention to detail.
 
CAPABILITIES:
Minimum Requirements:
• Grade 12 Certificate.
• National Diploma in Real Estate & Asset Management or Property studies.
• Valid Code 08 Driver’s License.
Added Advantage:
• Estate Agent Affair Certificate.
Experience:
• 3 years’ experience in Real Estate& Asset Management or similar type of experience in the property industry (commercial/retail). 
 
 
Please apply by submitting your CV together with a certified (not more than 3 months) copy of ID & certificates to: The Human Capital Management: e-mail: recruitment.creswcr@prasa.com (PLEASE NOTE THAT INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE DISCARDED). 
 
CLOSING DATE: 30 November 2023 
 
Should you not hear from us within three (3) months from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. 
 
By responding to this vacancy advert irrespective as to how such information is submitted, you consent to the collection, collation, processing and storing for such information and the use and disclosure of such information in accordance with the PRASA data privacy protection policy. 
PRASA shall take all reasonable measures to protect the personal information of candidates/applicants and for the purpose of this disclaimer “personal information” shall be defined as detailed in the Promotion of Access to Information Act, Act 2 of 2000 (“PAIA”) and the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act 4 of 2013 (“POPI”) A copy of PRASA’s Privacy notice is available on the website or on request. 
 
ISSUED BY SENIOR MANAGER RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION 
As per PRASA Employment Equity Plan, this position is earmarked as follows: 
MALE: African, Indian, Coloured, White
FEMALE:  African, Indian, Coloured, White

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INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL 
 
MANAGER: REAM 
SALARY GROUP: Management (D3) 
LOCATION: Johannesburg - Park Station Region 
DEPARTMENT: Real Estate Asset Management 
BUSINESS UNIT: PRASA CRES
POST NUMBER: TBA 
REFERENCE: R&S/JHB – PS /REAM/M/10/2023 
 
DEPARTMENTAL MISSION: To manage and develop the Real Estate Portfolio of PRASA CRES to maximize the returns and follow provisions of best practice on management of regional assets.
 
OUTPUTS:
• Provide input and make recommendations during the development and review of REAM strategies, policies and procedures.
• Set regional targets and monitor performance thereof.
• Initiate and drive programs to meet shortfalls on targeted revenue projections.
• Prepare business cases for commercialization projects.
• Identify properties for development to enhance revenue and increase the Gross lettable Area (GLA).
• Lead all Lease negotiations for potential clients/tenants (Commercial and Residential).
• Identify revenue opportunities within the available rentable spaces in the portfolio.
• Monitor all matters handed in for litigation processes.
• Implement tenants’ retention strategies for the regional portfolio.
• Conduct tenant installation projects for all tenants including high profile and blue-chip clients.
• Liaise with Corporate Security/Protection Services department in respect of the risks associated with illegal land occupation.
• Implement controls that enable maximum recovery of municipal charges and alleviate suspension of services due to non-payment of accounts.
• Manage, monitor, and facilitate management responses to all audit findings within the portfolio.
• Develop controls that will ensure reduction of business risks (Revenue leaks) and ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
• Manage human resources in terms of quality of work and application of policies (Performance Management, Leave, Time and Attendance).
• Ensure safekeeping of REAM documents (tenant’s lease files and documents).
• Report on all REAM activities to Senior Management / Head Office. 
 
KNOWLEDGE: 
• Knowledge of Company Policies and Procedures, Internal Processes and Systems, Basic understanding of relevant legislation: PFMA, Property legislation, Contract Management legislation, OSH Act, etc., SAPOA standards,
• Updated knowledge of general property regulations, excellent administrative skills and ability to work in a result orientated environment.
 
SKILLS:
• Negotiation Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Contract Management and Risk Management.
• Report writing Skills, Relationship Management and Communication Skills - verbal and written, Financial acumen and Leadership Skills.
• MS Office skills.
 
ATTITUDES:
• Analytical, Integrity, Reliability, Deadline Driven, Professional, Customer focus, Quality oriented and Team Player.
• Pro-active, Honest, Able to meet deadlines, Able to work independently, Professional, Disciplined and Result orientated.
• Attention to Detail.
 
CAPABILITIES:
Minimum Requirements:
• Grade 12 Certificate.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Real Estate or Property Management / any other Property related qualification at NQF level 7.
• 8 years’ experience in Property and Asset Management and Built Environment of which a minimum of 5 years should be in a managerial position.
• Valid code 08 Driver’s license.
 
Please apply by submitting your CV together with the certified (not more than 3 months) copy of ID & certificates to: recruitment.sgr@prasa.com
 
NB: APPLICATIONS i.e. CV, Certificates etc. 
TO BE SENT IN ONE PDF DOCUMENT. (PLEASE NOTE THAT INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE DISCARDED) 
 
CLOSING DATE: 30 November 2023 
 
Should you not hear from us within three (3) months from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. 
By responding to this vacancy advert irrespective as to how such information is submitted, you consent to the collection, collation, processing and storing for such information and the use and disclosure of such information in accordance with the PRASA data privacy protection policy. 
PRASA shall take all reasonable measures to protect the personal information of candidates/applicants and for the purpose of this disclaimer “personal information” shall be defined as detailed in the Promotion of Access to Information Act, Act 2 of 2000 (“PAIA”) and the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act 4 of 2013 (“POPI”) A copy of PRASA’s Privacy notice is available on the website or on request. 
 
ISSUED BY SENIOR MANAGER RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION 
As per PRASA Employment Equity Plan, this position is earmarked as follows: 
MALE: African, Indian, Coloured, White
FEMALE: African, Indian, Coloured, White