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Retail - Retail Wholesale South Africa FULL TIME Job Summary Purpose of the Role Our reputable Retail / QSR client is seeking an experienced Leasing Manager to join their property team based in Newlands East, KwaZulu-Natal. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the negotiation and management of the company's commercial lease portfolio, ensuring favorable lease terms are secured for new sites while protecting the organization’s commercial interests across existing locations. This role plays a critical part in supporting the company's expansion strategy by negotiating high-value commercial leases, managing lease renewals, maintaining strong landlord relationships, optimizing occupancy costs, and ensuring compliance with all lease obligations and governance requirements. Minimum Requirements Qualifications - Degree or Diploma in Property Studies, Real Estate, Law, Commerce, Finance, or a related field. - Professional property or real estate qualifications will be advantageous. Experience - Minimum 5–8 years' experience in Commercial Property Leasing. - Previous experience within a Retail, QSR, Hospitality, Franchise or Multi-site business is essential. - Proven experience negotiating commercial leases with shopping centers, landlords, developers, and property funds. - Experience managing lease renewals, extensions, relocations, and portfolio optimization. - Experience maintaining lease registers and ensuring lease compliance. - Strong stakeholder management experience across internal and external business partners. Knowledge - Commercial property leasing. - Retail lease structures. - Rental models and escalation clauses. - Beneficial occupation. - Tenant installation (TI) allowances. - Commercial contract negotiation. - Property governance and lease compliance. - Property portfolio management. - Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & Outlook). Key Responsibilities Commercial Lease Negotiation - Lead negotiations for new commercial lease agreements. - Negotiate favorable commercial terms that align with business objectives. - Review lease agreements and identify commercial risks. - Secure commercially advantageous rental structures and incentives. - Negotiate lease renewals, extensions, and relocations. Property Portfolio Management - Manage the company's commercial lease portfolio. - Optimize occupancy costs across the portfolio…
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