Property Management Officer

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• Diploma (NQF
  6) in one of the following:
  Property Management / Real Estate.
• 3–5 years’ administrative or coordination experience in Property administration, Facilities management, Real estate, infrastructure, or asset‑related environments.
• Valid driver’s licence (Code B or equivalent) – required to travel between DUT campuses and attend off‑site property‑related meetings, inspections, or engagements when necessary.

• Maintain accurate, complete, and up‑to‑date records of the University’s property portfolio, including leases, agreements, approvals, and supporting documentation.
• Administer property documentation in line with approved governance, records‑management, and audit requirements.
• Ensure effective document control, version management, and secure filing (physical and electronic) for all property records.
• Track property‑related approvals and ensure documentation aligns with delegated authority frameworks.
• Provide general administrative support to the Property Management team.
• Development and maintenance of the utilities management system.
• Prepare and maintain new development and leasing files.
• Support the review and processing of lease documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to approval.
• Assist with compiling submission packs for approvals and governance processes.
• Assist with the preparation, coordination, and administration of lease‑related documentation, including Offers to Lease and Heads of Agreement.
• Track lease commencement, renewal, variation, and…