Safaricom Property Officer Job in Kenya

Ref: RD – PO - May 2011

Reporting to the Property and Projects Manager within the Resources Division, the job holder will assist in the administration and support of property management processes within Facilities department.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure prompt and timely advice to internal customer requirements which have an effect on lease terms and conditions.
• Manage payments to ensure 100% compliance with lease terms as well as Landlord relationship with the Company.
• Track and maintain updated records of rent payment
• Manage or advise internal customers’ / stakeholders’ requirements which have an effect on utility payments.
• Manage payments to ensure 100% compliance with the providers’ requirements while documenting and tracking utility payment expenses for all facilities.
• Provide project support to large capital projects related to new space acquisitions.
• Provide business with space usage projections by preparing space usage forecasts, floor surveys and submission of utilization reports.
• Spear head initiatives around efficient and cost agreeable space utilization.
• Conduct Market research and surveys to ensure efficiency gains in expatriate housing.
• Engage support functions/stakeholders during property acquisition.
• Review retail leases against outlined commercial terms relating to facilities.
• Design continuous improvement through researching, proposing and incorporating terms that ensure that business attains leases with optimal terms and conditions.
• Monitor project budgets and forecasts for all property related services i.e. rent, rates, archiving, utilities etc and prepare trend report analysis.
• Provide the Property and Project Manager with reports weekly, monthly and ad hoc progress reports.

Minimum requirements

• A degree holder in a construction or business related discipline from a recognized university.
• 3 years experience in a busy corporate / commercial environment. Working knowledge of property management principles and/or contract management will be mandatory.
• Must be proficient in the use of AutoCAD and all other MS Office packages and report writing.
• Good knowledge of MS project and Project Management principles.
• Ability to generate and interpret drawings and technical specifications.
• Proactive, confident, energetic and ability to work under pressure and tight schedules/deadlines and with minimum supervision.
• A proven team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter.

Please indicate your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below.

The deadline for application is 27th May 2011.

The Senior Manager; Talent Acquisition,
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi

Via email: hr@safaricom.co.ke

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