Property Manager Job in Kenya

a national real estate development company is looking to hire a Property Manager. 

Reporting to the Managing Director, the main responsibility of this role is the management of the company’s property portfolio.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement commercially sound strategies for the development of the property portfolio.
• Create and enforce occupier policies and procedures.
• Ensure full occupancy of the commercial properties through active advertising of vacancies.
• Vetting of prospective tenants to verify their criminal history, rental history and ability to pay and comply with the company’s requirements.
• Manage the timely collection and accounting of deposits and rent.
• Prepare and issue lease agreements in a timely manner.
• Enforce terms of rental lease agreements and manage eviction procedures where necessary.
• Respond to, investigate and resolve tenancy concerns and complaints in a timely and standardized manner, exercising utmost professional.
• Perform preventative property maintenance to keep the property functioning in top condition by contracting for maintenance services and supervising repair projects for both occupied and vacant properties.
• Secure property by contracting with security service, installing and maintaining security devices.
• Keep thorough records regarding the properties including all income and expenses; list of all inspections, signed leases, maintenance requests, any complaints, records of repairs, costs of repairs, maintenance costs, record of rent collection and insurance costs.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in land economics or related field
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in property management
• In depth knowledge of the local real estate legislations and market trends
• Be computer literate with financial management skills which include accounting, budgeting, variance analysis and cash flow management.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and people management skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and report writing skills.
• A self-motivated individual, highly organized, who is innovative, energetic and inquisitive, ready and willing to tackle issues and challenges, and has wide and varied interests.
• Flexibility in working hours: happy to work evenings, weekends and to travel nationally

Remuneration: The salary for this position is negotiable with benefits dependent on experience and demonstrable contribution.

If you are interested in the position and have the skills we are looking for, we would like to hear from you. 

Please send your CV to recruitment@tgagroupea.com by 23rd April, 2014. 

The interview process for this position will commence immediately we receive suitable applications.
 

Please Note: We do not charge individuals any fee to accept or hold their applications in our database. We therefore do not accept any applications from agencies who charge their clients for submitting their resumes.

Monarch Group Property Valuer Job in Nairobi Kenya

Urgently Required

Job Title: Property Valuer
 

Reports to: Group Property Manager
 

Duty Station: The Mall, Westlands - Nairobi
 

Key Task: Appraise actual property to determine its value for the purpose requested by the Property Manager.
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Compute final estimation of property values, taking into account such factors as depreciation, replacement costs, value comparisons of similar properties, and income potential.
• Draw land diagrams that will be used in appraisal reports to support findings.
• Estimate building replacement costs using building valuation manuals and professional cost estimators.
• Evaluate land and neighborhoods’ where properties are situated, considering locations and trends or impending changes that could influence future values.
• Examine the type and location of nearby services such as shopping centers, schools, parks, and other neighborhoods’ features in order to evaluate their impact on property values.
• Inspect properties to evaluate construction, condition, special features, and functional design, and to take property measurements.
• Obtain county land values and sales information about nearby properties in order to aid in establishment of property values.
• Photograph interiors and exteriors of properties in order to assist in estimating property value, substantiate findings, and complete appraisal reports.
• Prepare written reports that estimate property values, outline methods by which the estimations were made, and meet appraisal standards.
• Search public records for transactions such as sales, leases, and assessments.
• Verify legal descriptions of properties by comparing them to county records.
• Check building codes and zoning bylaws in order to determine any effects on the properties being appraised.
• Examine income records and operating costs of income properties.
• Interview persons familiar with properties and immediate surroundings, such as contractors, home owners, and realtors, in order to obtain pertinent information.
• Keep a record of all valuations carried out and provide information as may be required by the Directors, management or outside parties such as lawyer or courts.

Job specification of Property Valuer

• Degree in Land Economics
• Full Membership in ISK (Institute of Surveyors, Kenya)
• 3 years experience in valuation
• Ability to get relevant information from identified sources
• Documenting/Recording Information
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems
• Analyzing Data or Information
• Processing Information
• Certified Property Valuer

Property Sales and Lettings Officers Jobs in Kenya

A busy real estate management firm seeks to recruit young and ambitious well qualified Property Sales and Lettings Officerspreferably with a degree or diploma in Real Estate Management.

Experience will be an added advantage.
 

Please email your application to mpljobs@masterways.co.ke

Real Estate Sales Agent Job in Nairobi Kenya

Real Estate Sales Agent
 

The company: A real estate company that deals with sales, buying and selling and leasing of both residential and commercial properties is currently recruiting for a sales position in support of the business in Nairobi Kenya.
 

Job Description
 

Renting, buying, or selling property for clients. 

Perform duties, such as study property listings, interview prospective clients, accompany clients to property site, discuss conditions of sale, and draw up real estate contracts.
 

The position will be reporting to the Sales Executive. 

Key Responsibilities

• Introduce new projects within our target areas by investigating on listings that are around the targeted areas.
• Identify trendsetter ideas by researching industry and related events, publications, and announcements; tracking individual contributors and their accomplishments.
• Sending out details of new properties on the market to people on your database through emails, social media, open houses notice boards and participation in multiple listing services.
• Arranging and booking appointments for showing potential buyers around a property
• Finding buyers in a position to proceed with purchase and willing to pay an acceptable price
• Act as an intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers generally representing one or the other
• Compare the property with similar properties that have previously been sold so as to determine the competitive marketing price
• Advice clients on market conditions, prices, legal requirements, mortgages and other related matters
• Accompany buyers to the premises of the buildings they would like to purchase and advice them on the suitability and value of the building.
• Coordinate property closing; oversee signing of documents and disbursement of funds.
• Arrange for title searches to determine whether clients have clear property titles.
• Answer clients’ questions regarding and inquiries to the interested properties.
• Rent and lease property on behalf of clients.

Education and Experience

• Diploma or Degree in Sales or Marketing
• At least  5 years or more working experience in progressive sales
• 1-2 years of experience as a real estate sales agent

Key Competencies and Qualifications

• Creativity and innovation: The individual should be able to come up with new strategies and plans.
• Independent: The individual must manage their own time and schedules, making sure they are getting the word out about properties and find the information their clients need.
• Great interpersonal Skills: The Agent must work with clients and customers face-to-face on a daily basis. Listening to their needs and communicating effectively and pleasantly is a needed skill.
• Persuasive: The individual should be good at convincing clients to buy and sell properties at the right price, and use persuasion to close deals.
• Problem-Solving Skills:  You should be able to quickly find answers to their client's questions. This also includes being a mediator between sellers and buyers.
• Good command in English both spoken and written.
• Preferably the individual should be female

Application Process
 

Interested candidates are invited to strictly email their cover letter and CV clearly detailing their current remuneration and expectations to recruitment@odumont.com before end of 10th September, 2013. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Real Estate Company Accounts Assistant / IT Job in Nairobi Kenya

Position: Accounts Assistant / IT
 

Industry: Real Estate
 

Location: Nairobi
 

Our client, a fast growing Real Estate Company in Kenya seeks to recruit an Accounts Assistant who will be maintaining the books of accounts for the company. 

The ideal candidate will also be responsible for updating the company’s website.
 

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Ensuring that V.A.T returns, N.S.S.F, N.H.I.F and P.A.Y.E are filed before due date
• Ensuring accounting documents are filed accurately
• Verifying and reconciling petty cash claims to ensure correct usage, accountability and accurate reimbursements
• Assisting in the preparation of bank reconciliations
• Preparing monthly accounts P&L, Balance sheet and cash flow statements from trial balance
• Payroll preparation and management
• Updating the company’s website

Qualifications and Experience

• CPA Section 2 and above
• Proven IT skills
• 1-2 years of experience in Accounting
• Working experience in Sage Pastel, Quick Books, Tally and Ms Excel
• Experience in debt management and credit control
• Ability to solve urgent matters and work under pressure
• High levels of integrity and customer service
• Good interpersonal and team working skills

To apply, send your CV and cover letter to cvs@flexi-personnel.com before Friday 17th May, 2013. 

Clearly indicate the position applied for and the minimum salary expectation on the subject line.

Real Estate Company Accounts Assistant / IT Job in Nairobi Kenya

Position: Accounts Assistant / IT
 

Industry: Real Estate
 

Location: Nairobi
 

Our client, a fast growing Real Estate Company in Kenya seeks to recruit an Accounts Assistant who will be maintaining the books of accounts for the company. 

The ideal candidate will also be responsible for updating the company’s website.
 

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Ensuring that V.A.T returns, N.S.S.F, N.H.I.F and P.A.Y.E are filed before due date
• Ensuring accounting documents are filed accurately
• Verifying and reconciling petty cash claims to ensure correct usage, accountability and accurate reimbursements
• Assisting in the preparation of bank reconciliations
• Preparing monthly accounts P&L, Balance sheet and cash flow statements from trial balance
• Payroll preparation and management
• Updating the company’s website

Qualifications and Experience

• CPA Section 2 and above
• Proven IT skills
• 1-2 years of experience in Accounting
• Working experience in Sage Pastel, Quick Books, Tally and Ms Excel
• Experience in debt management and credit control
• Ability to solve urgent matters and work under pressure
• High levels of integrity and customer service
• Good interpersonal and team working skills

To apply, send your CV and cover letter to cvs@flexi-personnel.com before Friday 17th May, 2013. 

Clearly indicate the position applied for and the minimum salary expectation on the subject line.

Bridge International Academies Real Estate Paralegal Job in Kenya

Real Estate Paralegal
 

Bridge International Academies is transforming education by attacking one of the emerging world’s biggest problems: inadequate access to and quality of education for the children of families living on less than $2/day. 

As of January 2013, Bridge is operating more than 130 academies in Kenya with 50,000 pupils. Bridge is one of the fastest growing education companies in the world with plans to open 100 new academies in Kenya alone in 2013; and aggressive global expansion planned for 2013 and beyond.

Bridge utilizes a research-proven, scripted-learning education methodology coupled with big data (all teachers have tablets for instruction, assessment, and data-gathering) to profitably deliver high quality education at less than $6 per child per month.

Bridge is a for-profit company that deeply believes that financially sustainable solutions are the long-term answer to development in emerging countries. The Company is backed by top-tier, global venture capital firms including New Enterprise Associates (the largest VC firm in the world), Omidyar Network, Khosla Ventures, and Learn Capital.

Bridge International Academies offers a tremendous opportunity to grow with one of the world’s most exciting, ambitious, and socially conscious companies, with leadership roles available across a number of competencies and geographies. We look forward to getting to know you!

Role:

• Draft various documents and agreements including legal opinions, leases, purchase agreements and other conveyance documents for the real estate transactions
• Draft various policies, procedures, business and legal correspondence
• Track the real estate transactions through various stages from due diligence through to close/registration
• Research and review government instructions, laws, rules and regulations
• Help with archive and current paper and electronic document management
• Review laws and regulations to ensure compliance
• Complete various legal tasks, special projects and duties as assigned

Qualifications and Educational Requirements

• Paralegal Diploma, Diploma in Law, LL.B or any other relevant tertiary qualification suited for the position with demonstrated work experience
• At least one (1) year full time work experience in the area of real estate transactions

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Real estate transactions and drafting experience
• Strong drafting skills
• Strong planning and organizational skills, attention to detail, efficient worker and able to multi-task
• Outstanding interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Ability to complete legal forms, conduct legal research of laws, draft policies and business correspondence
• Excellent legal and factual research skills including online sources
• Ability to research, read, analyze, and interpret governmental instructions, laws, rules and regulations
• Ability to work well under pressure, as a team member and without supervision in a fastpaced work environment
• Strong proficiency in technology including the Internet, Email, Microsoft Office applications especially in Word, Excel, and Adobe
• High energy and enthusiasm and willing to do whatever necessary to get the job done
• Upholds confidentiality and ethical standards of the legal profession

In order to be considered for this position all candidates must register and upload their CV’s on our website at www.bridgeinternationalacademies.com
 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Real Estate Marketing Representative Job in Kenya

Real Estate Marketing Representative 
   
Job Description:

One of our clients in the real estate sector seeks to fill the following sales marketing job vacancy.

Job Responsibilities:

• Interview clients to determine what kinds of properties they are seeking; Provide lists of properties that meet the buyers' needs and financial resources; Act as an intermediary for negotiations between buyers and sellers
• Promote sales of properties through open houses, advertising, networking, and participation in multiple listing services; Present purchase offers to sellers for consideration
• Prepare documents such as representation contracts, purchase agreements, closing statements, deeds and leases
• Help clients evaluate mortgage options to ensure the best rates and terms

Job Requirements.

• Must be a self-starter and be able to multi-task
• A diploma or Degree in Sales and Marketing and Previous Experience of at least 2 years in the Real estate business is a Must.
• Male and aged below 28 years
• Excellent communication skills.
• A thorough technical understanding of real estate’s dynamics.
• Ability to source strong leads using contacts from within the real estate industry.
• Proactive and able to work with minimum supervision.
• Energetic and self motivated individual who can meet targets sets.
• Possess business etiquette with a strong work ethic and high moral ethics
• Customer Service Skills required to meet the needs of clients and build trusting relationships
• Sales and Marketing Skills needed for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics and sales techniques
• Administrative and Clerical Skills required to manage files and records; Must be computer literate
• Understanding of percentages and other basic math concepts. Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the understanding and reporting of financial data

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria may send their applications enclosing detailed CV's, copies of academic testimonials, names of three referees and daytime telephone contacts to info@carol-hrconsult.com by 8th March 2013.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Real Estate Site Agent Job in Kenya (KShs 15K - 20K)

Real Estate Site Agent

Gross Salary 15,000-20,000

One of our clients in the real estate sector seeks to recruit  a site agent sales person
 

Aged 26 years and above.
 

A minimum of 1 year experience as a site agent sales person
 

Excellent communication skills.
 

Proactive and able to work with minimum supervision.
 

Energetic and self motivated individual.
 

Possess   sales etiquette with a strong work ethics and high moral ethics
 

Willing to start with a gross salary of Kshs 15,000-20,000 per month

Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title Real Estate Site Agent  on the email subject to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke.

Please indicate current or last salary.
 

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV in our database nor for interviewing.

Real Estate Sales Representative Job Opportunity in Kenya

Real Estate Sales Representative( Gross 30k plus Commissions)
A real estate  and property management firm based in Nairobi is looking for a sales representative

Roles and Responsibilities

• sale of property/space trusted to the company by clients
• Look for and bring on board new buildings as business for the company to manage.
• Be part of property development teams for new projects which the client forms partnerships.
• A Gross Salary of Ksh 30,000 is payable monthly, and an additional commission on generated business is part of the earnings.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A diploma in Sales and Marketing.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in real estate sales
• Ability to prioritize assigned work.

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience,  please send your CV only indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title (  Real Estate Sales Rep (30K + comm.) on the email subject to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke.

Please indicate current or last salary.

N.B. We do not charge any fee for interviews and neither for having your CV in our database

Bridge International Real Estate Manager Job in Kenya

Position Title: Real Estate Manager
Location: East Africa, with a primary focus on Kenya

About Bridge International

Bridge International Academies is a for-profit startup company revolutionizing education across Africa with a unique business model. 

The company runs a large-scale network of low-cost primary schools in Kenya that significantly outperform other primary schools. 

Our schools profitably deliver high-quality education for less than $5 per child per month, which enable the schools to cover their costs and create a profitable central organization at scale. 

We have launched 73 schools in Kenya, and will rapidly scale the company to serve more than 1 million students across the continent.

About this position

• We have and are continuing to develop one of the most sophisticated approaches to providing affordable education to MILLIONS of children in one of the most challenging environments in the world.
•  A central part of our operations includes the identification, verification and acquisition of plots of land for our schools inside the informal settlements. The main responsibility of the Real Estate Manager is to motivate their agents to close sales, and develop effective training tracking programs that teach agents how to, negotiate deals, secure viable plots and complete paperwork for the sale. After training, managers set weekly, monthly and yearly monetary goals for the agents to achieve. These goals are tracked through sales meetings that are conducted by the manager. During the meeting, sales managers discuss whether or not the sales team, as a whole, and individually meeting goals. If the goals are not met, Estate Managers offer advice and motivation. Estate Managers may offer incentives and reward teams that reach their goals.

Key Areas of Responsibilities:

• The main responsibility of the real estate manager is to hire, train, motive and hold accountable their agents to close sales.  They will also be required to   develop effective training programs that teach sales agents how to negotiate land deals, and complete paperwork after the sales.
• The individual will need to have the competency of managing and leading a sales team, coaching, mentoring and driving them to ensure the successful achievement of land acquisition budgets on a weekly, monthly and annual basis.
• Supervising sales agent and real estate sales managers individually and as a team to ensure adherence to our policies and procedures
• The individual in this capacity is required to contribute to the provision of quality service through knowledge and background with land pricing and closings
• Success in this position will be dependent upon the individual’s ability to exceed the sales targets set by the Sales Team
• Since the real estate sales team will be one of the first groups introducing a community to Bridge, the Sales Manager will be responsible for insuring that the company’s reputation amongst the community is enhanced and not hurt by the interactions of the team with potential vendors, etc.
• Coordinate property closings, overseeing signing of documents and disbursement of funds.
• Working in a team environment with other land consultants, the individual will be expected to demonstrate commitment, loyalty and ability to work as an enthusiastic team member in accordance with our organization’s routines, procedures and overall business objectives.
• Act as an intermediary in negotiations between Bridge and sellers, generally representing Bridge International
• Compare properties with similar properties that have recently sold in order to determine their competitive market price.
• Schedule preparation of documents such as representation contracts, purchase agreements, closing statements, deeds and leases in coordination with the legal land team
• Coordinate with the legal land team for title searches to determine whether sellers have clear property titles.
• To be in the position to advise Bridge International on market conditions, prices, legal requirements and related matters.
• Develop networks of attorneys/lawyers/agents and contractors to whom we can be referred to.
• Conduct seminars and training sessions for sales agents in order to improve sales techniques.
• Solicit and compile listings of available land and locate and appraise undeveloped areas for building sites, based on evaluations of area market conditions.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in real estate, finance or business administration
• 5-7 years of relevant working experience in a similar field
• Possess advanced skills in negotiating, selling and marketing
• Ability to work long hours including weekends
• Passionate about children and education in Africa

In order to be considered for this position all candidates must register and upload their CV’s on our website at www.bridgeinternationalacademies.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Centum Head of Real Estate and Infrastructure Job in Kenya

Centum Investment Company Limited (Centum) is a 44 year old leading East African investment company whose shares are listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange and the Uganda Securities Exchange.

Centum’s portfolio is valued at approximately Kshs 15 Billion and the target is to grow it to Kshs 30 Billion over the next 2 years. Centum invests across three principal business lines:  

(i) Private equity 

(ii) Real Estate and Infrastructure and 

(iii) Quoted Private Equity.

Centum is seeking a high caliber individual to head its Real Estate and Infrastructure Business Line.  

At present, Centum has invested more than Kshs 3.6 Billion in this business line and will over the next three years deploy an additional Kshs 3.0 Billion, which excludes over Kshs 30 Billion in third party capital that the Company will raise to implement the various Real Estate projects.

The principal Real Estate & Infrastructure projects currently under development include:

The Two Rivers Project which is located on a 100 acres in the diplomatic Blue Zone in Gigiri/Limuru Road area of Nairobi.  Two Rivers will be a mixed use commercial development consisting of retail, leisure, offices and residential development. Phase 1 will be approximately 1.5 million square feet.
 

The Pearl Marina Project which is located on 300 acres in the Garuga peninsular in Entebbe Uganda. Pearl Marina is targeted to be a mixed use water front development with a blend of commercial, leisure, recreation, retail and residential activity that will be supported by an international school and a modern hospital facility.
 

Centum is in the process of making significant investments in the renewable power sector.
 

The Role
 

The Head of Real Estate & Infrastructure is a senior management role that shall report to the Chief Executive Officer of Centum, and work closely with the Board of Directors of the various Project Companies.

A successful job holder shall over the next 24-36 months deliver the following results:

• Working with the Two Rivers and Pearl Marina Project team deliver a successful development that will exceed the expectations of its investors, tenants, residents, visitors, the neighboring community and all the external stakeholders.
• Develop an attractive portfolio of investments in the power sector within the East African region.
• Develop a competent team of professionals that shall deliver on Centum’s strategic goal of becoming the leading real estate and infrastructure developer and investor in Africa.
• Raise sufficient third party capital to co-finance the Real Estate and Infrastructure projects under consideration.
• Successfully manage relationships with investors, regulators and all third parties that are critical to the successful execution of the objectives listed in 1 to 4 above.

The successful job holder shall:

• Be an effective and ethical leader with experience of; successfully leading winning teams in large and complex projects, “no excuses” execution of strategy and delivery of tangible results.
• Be highly professional but with an entrepreneurial mind set and a ‘can do it’ attitude committed to the delivery of tangible results within a relatively short period of time.
• Have experience and knowledge of real estate and infrastructure development. 
• Be an emotionally intelligent individual with the ability to cultivate and manage relationships with a globally diverse group of institutions and individuals;
• Demonstrate  ability to lead the simultaneous execution of multiple large projects across national borders;
• Demonstrate intellectual capacity, experience and appropriate educational and professional education and training to handle the complexities of these projects which include but are not limited to financial, legal, technical, project management issues.
• Be primarily motivated by the desire to deliver successful, value adding cutting edge developments and make a significant difference in the African continent.

Applications are invited through jobs@centum.co.ke and should be received not later than 25th May 2012. 

Applicants who do not hear from us by 15th June 2012 should consider themselves unsuccessful.