Center Manager - Howick

Melki Group

Date: 2 hours ago
City: Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
Salary: ZAR 18,000 / mo
Contract type: Full time

We are looking for a hands-on, community-minded Centre Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of our shopping centre in Howick. The ideal candidate is a confident relationship-builder who can manage tenants, drive foot traffic, and keep the centre safe, clean, and well-presented, while also handling basic financial administration and marketing.

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with tenants through regular check-ins and prompt resolution of issues
  • Engage with shoppers via regular walkabouts and manage customer feedback
  • Oversee security, fire, and safety compliance in collaboration with external service providers
  • Manage cleaning staff and ensure facilities, amenities, and public areas are well maintained
  • Drive the centre's marketing efforts, including social media (Facebook), website updates, and local community events
  • Market vacant units to prospective tenants and conduct show-arounds
  • Collaborate with tenants and landlords on promotions and initiatives to boost foot traffic and sales
  • Assist with monthly financial administration, including tenant turnover figures and arrears follow-ups
  • Must reside in or be based in Howick
  • Own reliable transport is essential
  • Previous experience in centre/property/facilities management, retail operations, or a similar customer-facing management role is advantageous
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Comfortable with basic financial administration and reporting
  • Social media savvy (Facebook page management, community engagement)
  • Well organised, proactive, and able to work independently
  • Salary: R18,000+ per month (negotiable, based on experience)
  • A varied, hands-on role at the heart of the local Howick community
  • The opportunity to make a visible, direct impact on the centre's success

Please send your CV and a short motivation letter to with the subject line "Centre Manager: Howick". Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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