Development Manager – Tanzania JC Decaux

Development Manager – Tanzania JC Decaux

Minimum Requirements

• Tanzanian Citizen
• A University Degree/Diploma – BSC Structural Engineering & Designing
• 5 years’ experience in the designing of structural steel structures
• Draughting / Structural / Mechanical /Civil Engineering background
• Designing/Drawing Capabilities Required
• Excellent Computer Literacy essential
• Industry knowledge preferable

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Constantly identifying and pursuing new property developments and opportunities for development of Outdoor Advertising Sites
• Sourcing/Securing of prime sites from Landlords (Councils and Private) and renegotiating of rentals and renewals
• Keeping abreast of national and international trends in the outdoor advertising industry
• Negotiating with landlords, municipalities, contractors and government bodies
• Maintain high Operational Standards, ensuring adherence to given strict deadlines
• Planning and project management of new builds / maintenance
• Accurate compilation of site sketches and Building Files and records held
• Asset Audits reports to be completed as per Company Policy
• Assist with asset queries – internally and externally
• Assist with month end functions, i.e. Stock schedules, invoicing, monthly reports.
• Responsibility of Tanzania Patrimony, processes, reporting and database

• Daily monitoring and update of Asset databases, indexes and maps
• Ensure updated records kept of landlord contracts, payment schedules, escalations to be sent to the HQ for recording on Database
• Processing Capex request forms with all relevant information sent to HQ for approval
• Control of a project budgets and coordination of installations/upgrades
• Assist with asset queries – internally and externally
• Assist with month end functions, i.e. Stock schedules, invoicing, monthly reports.

• Improve profitability using business analytics with Head Office Patrimony team
• Quarterly Tanzanian Revenue Authority reconciling of assets
• Relationships directly with all Municipal Authorities, Tanroads, Government Departments, Tanzanian Revenue Authorities
• Managing the project coordinator guaranteeing timely and accurate reporting
• Continual revision and understanding of current and new Tanzanian By Laws

Skills

• Action orientated and “hands-on” person with high energy levels
• Good People Skills
• Must be self motivated
• Have a background in property development
• Good negotiation skills
• Good Communication and Reporting Skills
• Good Organisational/Management/Planning Skills
• Ability to be adaptable/flexible and capacity to be “multi-skilled”
• Ability to liaise with Engineers to ascertain/maintain Engineering Specifications
• Ability to liaise with city councils to ascertain/maintain Advertising Regulations
• The ability to learn and apply new skills and knowledge
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Access
• Ability to interact with clients at all levels
• Must be a team player
• Knowledge of By Laws and municipal workings would be an advantage

Organisational Position

Reports to: General Manager / Regional Director

Subordinates: Development Coordinator

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