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Property Agent job in Zambia

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Women for Change

Women for Change is a gender-focused NGO that builds capacities of rural communities, especially women and girls, to achieve sustainable human development and the eradication of all forms of poverty. The organisation operates on the principle of non-partisan collaboration with civic, political and other organisations on matters concerning development of rural communities.

A Zambian organisation seeks to engage a Property Agent on a short term contract of three months. The Property Agent will be remunerated on a commission rate for the contract period.

Property Agent

Duties and responsibilities

  • Undertakes an assessment of the property and provide detailed report  of each apartment and the expected costs to be incurred for renovating  each apartment including the bills accumulated by the former occupants
  • Develops a short, medium and long term plan and budget for renovating and rehabilitating the apartments
  • Facilitates a full  evaluation of the property and ensure the property is fully insured and safe from risks such as fire and vandalism
  • Conducts a market survey of rentals in Lusaka
  • Work with the Lawyers to develop a basic Tenancy Agreement
  • Leases apartments; implements and maintains effective advertising and marketing plan. Market the apartments for rent especially to reputable organisations and ensure all the apartments are occupied.
  • Maintains a positive relationships and high retention levels with all tenants. Responds to tenant problems and concerns; and informs/engages Supervisor with recurring tenant issues.
  • Supervises the repair and maintenance of the apartments and surroundings
  • Supervises the cleaning up and fumigation of the property  and the premises and plan for land scarping
  • Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications

  • Diploma or advanced certificate plus a minimum 3-5 years of property management related experience
  • Must have basic knowledge of Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook

Knowledge, skills and abilities

  • Strong marketing and leasing skills
  • Strong motivational skills
  • Ability to self-direct
  • Ability to manage multiple projects or tasks
  • Proficient office skills

How to apply
Drop the application at House no 19 Nchenja Road
Off Paseli Road Northmead
Lusaka

[email protected] or call +260 0953 529951
Closing date: 10th November 201