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Sectional Title Property Portfolio Manager
Cape Town, Western Cape
Permanent
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Posted 16 March 2025

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Job Description

Join FMS Property Managers - A Leader in Sectional Title Property Management

FMS Property Managers is a proud market leader in the property management industry, currently managing over 90 sectional title schemes and homeowners’ associations. Our reputation is built on exceptional service, innovation, and the use of advanced technology to deliver tailored, efficient property solutions.

We are looking for a highly experienced and service-driven Senior Portfolio Manager - Sectional Title to join our dynamic and forward-thinking team. This is more than just another property management role - it’s an opportunity to grow your career within a company that values integrity, service excellence, and work-life balance. We offer a competitive base salary along with an attractive commission structure that rewards high performance and dedication - providing the right incumbent with the opportunity to earn well above industry norms and build a long-term, rewarding career with us.


At FMS, we do things differently:

  • Supportive Team Structure: You’ll be backed by dedicated legal, maintenance, finance, insurance, marketing, and service teams - so you’re never alone in delivering results.
  • Streamlined Systems: Our efficient internal processes are designed to reduce administrative overload. You won’t be buried under endless emails or scattered requests, allowing you to stay focused on what matters most.
  • Strong Client Relationships: We believe that building and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships with trustees is key to delivering outstanding service. As a Portfolio Manager, your ability to foster these connections will be central to your success.
  • Manageable Portfolio Sizes: We limit portfolio sizes to ensure quality service and to give you the space to do your best work
  • Work-Life Balance: Minimal after-hours meetings are required, and if additional time is ever needed, we ensure that you're fairly compensated.

If you’re a senior professional who thrives in a high-performing environment, takes pride in consistency and client satisfaction, and wants to be part of a company that truly supports its people - we want to hear from you.

What We Offer:

At Faircape, we value our employees and offer a range of benefits, including:

  • Quarterly performance bonuses – your hard work deserves to be rewarded! 
  • Long service leave – we appreciate and recognize your dedication.
  • Onsite Barista – enjoy free, barista-made coffee! ☕
  • Subsidised vending machine snacks - quick energy boosts when you need them.
  • Discounted internet (ISP) packages - stay connected at a reduced cost.
  • Fixed flexi-time (07:00 - 18:00) - supporting work-life balance.
  • Paid parking - making your commute hassle-free.
  • Compensation for after hour meetings - ensuring your hard work is rewarded 

Duties for this position include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Management of sectional title / homeowners community schemes
  • Manage relationships with trustee and other stakeholders
  • Attending trustee meetings and AGMs, with approximately 70% scheduled during standard working hours.
  • Ensuring that all documentation is accurate and ready for trustee and AGM meetings
  • Ensure that all trustee meeting action items are attended to timeously
  • Liaise with building managers for minor and major building works
  • Under the instruction and with assistance from the Trustees, manage the employees of the Body Corporate / Homeowner Association responsibilities and tasks.
  • Assist with budget preparation and budget variance management, with the assistance of the Financial team.
  • Facilitate the compilation, additions and amendments to Conduct Rules and Management Rules, and lodging thereof with CSOS
  • Work closely with the members of the body corporate / HOA to ensure overall compliance

Requirements

Qualification:

  • Degree in property studies or a BCom would be advantageous
  • Sectional title / Homeowners course advantageous (Paddocks)

Experience and knowledge:

  • Proven experience working within a similar role 
  • Knowledge of sectional title act and workings of a body corporate / homeowners association - Sectional Title experience is mandatory (minimum of three years)
  • Basic financial knowledge and understanding (Budgeting, Understanding of Annual Financial Statements) 
  • Proven track record of experience in a leadership position 

Skills and Attributes:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Well-presented and confident in chairing meetings with owners and trustees; comfortable engaging with a range of stakeholders
  • Customer service-oriented with a professional and approachable demeanor
  • Responsible, accountable, and highly dedicated
  • Maintains a positive attitude and professional outlook
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to compile accurate reports and perform effective data capturing
  • Proven organisational and administrative abilities
  • Technically proficient; confident managing emails, spreadsheets, and other standard software tools
  • Capable of working independently while also contributing effectively within a team environment
  • Receptive to guidance and able to implement team strategies efficiently
  • Skilled in identifying errors and assessing risk
  • Driven by deadlines and compliance requirements

Specific Requirements:

  • Clear health record
  • Clear credit record
  • No criminal record
  • Own transport
  • Written employment/client references required 

Normal working hours are Mondays to Fridays from 08h00 until 17h00 with a 45 minute lunch break. The company allows employees, by approval of the direct manager, to work flexi time between 07h00 and 18h00.

With centrally located and modern offices just across from Cavendish in Claremont

To see more about Faircape and what we have to offer go and look at our informative website 

https://faircape.co.za/ 

Should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful