General Manager – NAFPROP

Our diverse Group includes major property, retail and tourism interests across Southern Africa. We now require an experienced general manager to lead the team responsible for managing the existing group assets. We are looking for a committed and energetic individual, a natural leader, with general management and retail experience.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, key responsibilities include:

• Ensuring the profitability of the division through effective analysis.
• Leadership and people management.
• Marketing, leasing, budgeting and financial oversight.
• Management of existing assets and stakeholder relationships.
• Formal reporting to the listed fund, group companies and other owners.

PERSON REQUIREMENTS:

• Solid experience with a major retailer with a national footprint, and a proven understanding of retail businesses operations, requirements and decision making.
• At least 15 years’ senior management experience in the property field gained throughout Sub-Saharan Africa with experience in all facets of the asset class, but with the focus on retail.
• Experience in super-regional and/or regional retail/mall management.
• Experience in franchisee management.
• Demonstrated understanding of international accreditation standards for shopping centres.
• International experience is essential and to include at least South Africa.
• Ability to source opportunities for rapidly developing retail chains and development opportunities. An established network of contacts with the big players in South Africa is imperative.
• Proven track record demonstrating ability to achieve both operational and financial targets.
• Dynamic, energetic, results driven, with excellent communication and report writing skills.
• Leadership / organisational skills and people management.
• Experience in managing large, diverse teams.
• Experience meeting the requirements of listed companies is beneficial.
• Exposure to MDA management system will be an added advantage.