Facilities and Leasing Team Leader

  • Full Time
  • Gauteng

Website Footgear SA

Welcome to Footgear, where you can find the biggest brands at the best prices! We officially kicked off 21 years ago with the goal of getting the best shoe brands onto South African feet without breaking their pockets. We’ve grown from a small single store in Cape Town to 210 stores nationw… read moreide, serving the whole family with the best shoe brands from around the world like Adidas, Puma, Converse & Reebok. Here at Footgear, we believe the customer is king and your experience instore is paramount to us! So, whether you’re following us on Facebook or posting the picture of your latest kicks on Instagram we’ll continue to put the best brands at the best prices on your feet.

Key Responsibilities

Facilities Management

Lead and oversee day‑to‑day facilities operations across all retail stores and head office locations
Ensure timeous maintenance, repairs, and preventative maintenance programmes
Manage service providers and contractors, ensuring SLA compliance and cost control
Ensure compliance with health & safety, municipal regulations, and statutory requirements
Respond to and resolve escalated facilities issues impacting store operations
Manage facilities-related CAPEX and OPEX budgets

Leasing & Property Management

Support lease negotiations, renewals, relocations, and store openings/closures
Maintain accurate lease administration records, critical dates, and escalation schedules
Liaise with landlords, property agents, and managing agents
Monitor rental escalations, recoveries, and occupancy costs
Provide leasing insights and reports to support commercial decision-making

Store Projects
       •      Ensure the smooth rollout of all project-related initiatives and improvements
       •      Manage contractors, including overseeing store closures where required
       •     Oversee all aspects of store relocations and right-sizing initiatives
       •     Ensure project timelines and deadlines are consistently met in line with approved programmes
       •     Drive cost-effectiveness across all projects and related activities

Team Leadership

Lead, coach, and develop the Facilities and Leasing team
Allocate work, monitor performance, and ensure service delivery standards
Build a customer‑centric service culture supporting store operations

Reporting & Governance

Prepare and present facilities and leasing reports (costs, risks, performance)
Ensure proper documentation, audit readiness, and record‑keeping
Support internal controls and compliance requirements

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

Diploma or Degree in Facilities Management, Property Studies, Built Environment, or related field
5+ years’ experience in facilities and/or retail property management
2+ years’ experience in a supervisory or team leadership role
Proven experience working with retail landlords, leases, and service providers
Strong budgeting, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel nationally

Apply via company website ( N / A ) or

footgear.mcidirecthire.com

 

To apply for this job please visit footgear.mcidirecthire.com.

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