Job Title: General Manager
Organization: Southgate
Properties Uganda Limited
Properties Uganda Limited
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Managing
Director
Director
About US:
Southgate Properties Uganda Limited has been in operation for over ten
years. It is a locally owned real estate Company, where quality is the
priority. Southgate appreciates each client’s needs and aims at giving a
specialized experience and personal satisfaction to clients.
years. It is a locally owned real estate Company, where quality is the
priority. Southgate appreciates each client’s needs and aims at giving a
specialized experience and personal satisfaction to clients.
Job Summary: The General
Manager is responsible for the overall management for South Gate Properties
Ltd, and leading all phases of operation of properties, which includes; property
management, building operations, business development and marketing,
supervision & coordination, administration of all daily business operations
including general maintenance, and any related operations of the property. Southgate
Properties Uganda seeks to hire a qualified hands-on General Manager with solid
knowledge and experience in the real estate industry.
Manager is responsible for the overall management for South Gate Properties
Ltd, and leading all phases of operation of properties, which includes; property
management, building operations, business development and marketing,
supervision & coordination, administration of all daily business operations
including general maintenance, and any related operations of the property. Southgate
Properties Uganda seeks to hire a qualified hands-on General Manager with solid
knowledge and experience in the real estate industry.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Construction Operations:
- Responsible for overseeing all maintenance
operations and repairs at the properties including emergencies.
- Schedule construction project in logical
steps and budget time required to meet deadlines. - Confirms timely, efficient completion of
all service requests. - Inspect and review construction projects
to monitor compliance as per approved and detailed contracts and plans - Obtain all permits and licenses for
properties. - Oversees construction, make
recommendations to eliminate potential problems and improve building
operations. - Ensures that proper key control systems
and procedures are in place at all times. - Ensure safety of all key construction
agreements and plans for reference by the Board.
Property Management
- Responsible for the physical management of
the property. - In charge of performing preventative
property maintenance to keep the property functioning in top condition. - Keep large network of reliable service
providers e.g. plumbers, electricians, carpenters and other contractors. - Manage all contracted services to support
the property. - Scheduling regular property inspections
and address operational requirements of the properties. - Ensure the entire building complex is in
excellent appearance and well-maintained. All facilities, equipment, and
material is in excellent order and working condition.
Marketing and Business Development
- Ensure professional, efficient and
profitable marketing and promotional operations of the facility. - Manage the day to day business operations
and solicit new sources of revenue on & off the venue property. - Overall operations management of the
facility, including purchasing, policy and systems administration,
booking, finance, food & beverage, maintenance, - Ensure development, coordination and
management of all aspects and strategies for the facility. - Ensure the properties are positioned for
future growth by understanding market changes such as demographics,
competition, community and governmental issues, as well as, economic
development plans. - Developing emergency response plans for
all facilities. - In consultation with the property owner,
setting rent levels. - Handling Leases – setting the length of
the lease and making sure it has all the necessary provisions to protect
the owner. - Collecting Rent to ensure optimal cash
flow and strictly enforce on-time payments and late fees penalty where
applicable. - Finding and screening the tenant, provide
good customer care and service. - Handling complaints, emergencies and deal
With Evictions – in case of breach of the terms of a lease. - Develop proactive solutions to
client/tenant requirements
Supervisory Function
- Provide oversight and supervision of all
staff including, Security. - Making sure all other employees and contractors
are doing their job. - Demonstrate leadership in words and
actions, including training, assigning work, performance appraisal and
corrective action, addressing issues head on. - Ensure that Company Policies and
Procedures are being followed correctly and consistently by staff. - Ensure timely and accuracy of any forms
and reports. - Looking after vacant properties to make
sure there is no vandalism and perform routine maintenance.
Human Resource Support
- Schedule working of on-site staff.
- Train and develop subordinates
- Motivate by giving consistent feedback
- Conduct staff meetings.
- Ensure Performance Evaluations in
accordance with agreed review cycles. - Identify development gaps in all direct
reports. - Administer disciplinary action when
necessary and document accordingly with Human Resources
Financial Reporting and Budgeting
- Ensure oversight supervision of finances
and budgets for the facility and maintaining all pertinent records. - Ensure timely & accurate preparation
and submission of the financial reports required on weekly, monthly,
quarterly and annual basis. - Prepare and manage each property/facility
annual capital and operating expense budgets - Forecast appropriately and anticipate
future windfalls and risks to the budget.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Master’s degree
and preference for a Business-related degree. - At least five years of experience at
managerial level - Proven skills in Client and Staff
relations management. - Experience working with budgets,
work-plans, and supervising company property operations; - Experience in financial analysis,
forecasting and Strategy. - Strong ability to lead and influence a
diverse group of people - Strategic business orientation while
maintaining attention to detail
Key Skills and Competencies:
- Superior customer service skills
- Leadership & Negotiating Skills
- High standards of integrity
- Knowledge of Landlord-Tenant Law
- Excellent Communication &
interpersonal Skills - Marketing & Business Development
skills - Report writing skills
- Strong work ethic and flexibility
- Strong analytical and result‐oriented
- Excellent Organizational & computer
Skills. - Excellent listening & problem-solving
skills – advanced ability to self-manage - Accounting skills and Ability to handle
multiple and conflicting priorities with strict deadlines.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should ONLY send a cover
letter, updated CV with at least three references and a daytime telephone via email
to: [email protected]; Please indicate the position name in the
email subject line.
letter, updated CV with at least three references and a daytime telephone via email
to: [email protected]; Please indicate the position name in the
email subject line.
Deadline: 15th April 2018 at
5:00pm
5:00pm
NB: South gates
Properties Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Properties Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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