Home » Jobs » Real Estate Jobs In Kenya » Principal Estates Officer Job NHC
Candidates Testimonials – How C.S.S Got Me Hired

Advice From Our Recruitment Team – By Carolyne N. – Head Of Recruitment

Personalized Support for Your Success

Upcoming Trainings & Events – Leadership & Career Growth Events

Principal Estates Officer Job NHC

Real Estate Jobs, National Housing Corporation Jobs.

Job Specification:

Duties and responsibilities at this level entail: –

  • Implementing and reviewing Estates management policies, strategies, procedure and standards/guidelines in line with the Corporation’s key corporate objectives;
  • In liaison with head of legal services, preparing necessary lease and conveyancing documents and agreements.
  • Negotiating and administering lease and tenant purchase agreements as per the Corporation’s policies and guidelines
  • Collecting rent and tenant purchase loan repayments.
  • Assessing rent levels for approval and carrying out rent reviews of all Corporation property.
  • Attending to tenants’ problems, welfare and disputes;
  • Undertaking pre-occupancy education of tenants/purchasers of NHC Estates.
  • Undertaking repairs and maintenance of Corporation property;
  • Carrying out inspections, preparing and implementing maintenance schedules;
  • Preparing, collecting and accounting for service charge;
  • Undertaking service charge administration.
  • Administering Service Contract for common services such as security, cleaning and garbage collection, among others.
  • Facilitating the prompt payment of statutory payments (land rates, land rents) and utility bills (water and electricity).
  • Supporting Corporation Estates management related litigation processes.
  • Letting and selling new and old Estates (both residential and commercial).
  • Carrying out feasibility studies, property market survey/studies and/or supervise valuation/feasibility studies/exercises.
  • Liaising with relevant Directorate in preparing “cost-in-use” reports annually to determine use of materials in construction works.
  • Liaising with relevant Directorate in undertaking user requirement surveys in relation to accommodation, type, material use, ease of maintenance and life cycle costs and forward findings to the design team.
  • Carrying out periodic rental assessments/surveys, open market valuations for book and insurance purposes, sales etc.
  • Supporting the process of title acquisition of property ownership documents.
  • Advising on appropriateness and pricing for land to be acquired for projects.
  • Reviewing rental yield annually.
  • Supporting the preparation and updating the Corporation’s asset register.
  • Ensuring compliance with occupational safety and health safety regulations and guidelines;

Must Read>>>More Than A CV: The Job Search Support You Actually Need

Person Specification:

For appointment to this grade, a person must have: –

  • Cumulative service period of nine (9) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Senior Estates Officer or in a comparable position;
  • Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Land economics, Real Estate Management, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Registration by Valuers Registration Board, Estates Agency Registration Board with valid practicing Certificate;
  • Member of the Institution of Surveyor of Kenya or any other recognized professional body;
  • Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from recognized institution;
  • Proficiency in computer applications; and
  • Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Skills and Competencies:

  • Leadership and managerial skills
  • Negotiation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Communication and reporting skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Ethical skills
  • Team Management
  • Analytical Skills
  • Strategic thinking

Must Read>>>Why Strong Candidates Still Don’t Make It Past The Interview Stage

How to Apply

Click here to apply

🚨 Before You Apply for This Job. Need Help With Your CV?

Career Lessons + Experiences

Leadership Advice – By Godfrey W. – Head Of Training

Labour Laws – Know Your Rights – By Joyce N. – Head Of HR Consultancy