Ability Executive Recruitment | Full time Regional Property Operations Manager (student accommodation) Durban, South Africa | Posted on 15/04/2026 The RegionalProperty Operations Manager (RPOM) is accountable for the end‑to‑endoperational, financial, compliance, asset, people, and service deliveryperformance of a portfolio of student accommodation properties within adefined geographic region. Property, Building & Asset Management Hold regional accountability for: propertycondition buildingperformance assetintegrity (fixed & movable) maintainsaccurate asset registers managesasset lifecycle, replacement cycles and SLAs implementspreventative and lifecycle maintenance programmes Reviewbuilding status/grades annually across the region Investigateand motivate refurbishments and major repairs Maintainregional oversight of: maintenancequality Compliance, SHEQ & Legal Governance Regional accountability for compliance with: OHSAct Fireregulations SANSand building codes Localauthority and university requirements Ensure: monthlyOHS inspections are completed by RMs firedrills and evacuation procedures are conducted as required statutoryrecords are accurate and audit‑ready Intervenedirectly where compliance risk is identified Escalatematerial risks to the PE Financial Management, Budgeting & CostControl Prepare, consolidate and manage: regionalOPEX and CAPEX budgets 3‑yearCAPEX and lifecycle plans Reviewand assess: monthlyincome and expenses arrearsand collections performance Approveexpenditure within delegated authority levels followprocurement frameworks controlstock and consumables recovercosts per lease terms Ensurefinancial reporting accuracy to PE and owners Vacate, Intake & Occupancy Governance Own regional vacate and intake planning,control and outcome Submit: compliantand timely plans Reviewand validate: timelines contractorand resource planningassetreplacement needs Facilitateand review: regionalvacate/intake close‑out reports Trackoccupancy and demand trends across region Facilities, Maintenance & ContractorOversight Regionaloversight of: hardand soft services cleaning,security, maintenance contractors Ensurecontractor performance, cost effectiveness and SLA adherence Authorisecontractor payments within authority Identifyand address: Tenant, Student & Stakeholder Management Ensure consistent tenant and studentexperience across the region SupportRMs with: escalatedstudent complaints crisisor emergency response Maintainproductive relationships with: universities institutionalstakeholders servicepartners Promotegoodwill and protect company reputation People Management & HR Accountability Directline management of RMs and regional teams Ensure: trainingplans workforcecapacity planning Supportrecruitment, onboarding, and succession planning Drivea culture of accountability, compliance and service excellence Operational Execution & Daily Control Provide regional direction and control ofdaily operations EnsureRMs: followSOPs and business rules addressrisks proactively Stepin operationally when required, based on regional need Strategic Planning, Reporting & GrowthSupport Developand execute regional operational strategies Submitmonthly regional reports covering: occupancy compliance maintenance Support: newsite launches expansionprojects Ad‑Hoc & Business Support SupportPE and COO with: specialprojects investigations audits Respondflexibly to operational demands trainingplans workforcecapacity planning Supportrecruitment, onboarding, and succession planning Drivea culture of accountability, compliance and service excellence Requirements Degree in Property Management,Facilities Management, Business, or related field 5–8 years’ experience inmulti-site property or operations management Experience in studentaccommodation or hospitality preferred Valid driver’s license andwillingness to travel between sites Familiarity with South Africanhousing regulations and NSFAS policies is a plus #J-18808-Ljbffr