Position Description:
To secure new premises for the Group in line with the Group's strategic plan and negotiate
extended tenure on existing premises, ensuring the best cost of occupation in all premises in
the most suitable locations and in configurations on the most favorable terms.
 

Key Objectives
•    Trading company’s strategic sites to be actively pursued
•    Develop and maintain great relationships with Landlords and property agents
•    Deliver space and create strategic value in the property arena for the divisions and brands
•    Align property development strategy to industry norms and best practices to retain the Group's competitive              advantage within its property portfolio
 

Required Outputs
•    Understand, co-create and add value to and action trading division location strategies
•    Present and interact with trading companies and Group store development at Estates
•    meeting and outside of them with regards to sires, renewals and co dependencies
•    Review store trading densities on an going basis to identify opportunities to reduce or
•    enlarge a store
•    Review lease agreements and identify opportunities to re-negotiate more favourable lease
•    and rental terms
•    Dispose of excess Group space on the best terms possible by either handing back or subletting premises.
•    Analyse and understand locations and performance of stores in northern region including new stores
•    Stakeholder Relationship Building, Networking and Management
•    Knowledge of geographic areas and locations Conduct research to establish the market potential and viability        of proposed projects
•    Develop good relationships with landlords and ensure TFG is top of mind
•    Present TFG brand strategies to Landlords
•    Firm but fair negotiations with regards to rentals and escalations
•    Have and maintain industry knowledge. Monitor progress of shopping centre development and report on any          deviations of the agreed parameters, and take corrective action
 

Minimum Requirements:
•    3/4 year degree/honours degree in business, marketing or property studies/valuations
•    Proficient at excel, word and PowerPoint
•    8 years’ experience in middle/senior management in business, marketing, retail or retail property industry
 

To apply you need to have:
•    Business Acumen
•    Be Driven
•    Communication skills and ability to Influence
•    Strategic Awareness
•    Decision making ability
•    Financial Management skills
•    Relationship Building and Networking
•    Planning & Organising ability
•    Problem Solving skills
•    Negotiation Skills

Preference will be given, but not limited to, candidates from designated groups in terms of the
Employment Equity Act.