Property Internship – Kwacha Pension Trust Fund

Kwacha Pension Trust Fund (KPTF) is a single employer defined benefit pension fund. KPTF owns and manages eight properties. The Fund requires an intern within the Investments Department to assist with property management on a three-month internship. The ideal candidates should be self-driven, energetic, adaptable and have a strong academic background. The ideal candidate must be available for immediate start.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining the buildings;
• Assist in reconciling rental income;
• Assist in preparing planned maintenance schedules and budgets for the properties;
• Assist in preparing the Bill of Quantities (BOQ) – including scope of works for contractors, obtaining quotations for the work, estimating the cost of works and inspecting the work undertaken by contractors;
• Assist in scrutinizing and assessing carefully the  prospective tenants and make recommendations;
• Assist in implementing and enforcing tenant leases to ensure compliance with all provisions by the tenants;
• Assist in supervision of all contractors and inspection of all work carried out to ensure performance is as per scope of works;
• Assist in ensuring that health, safety and security programmes are implemented (e.g. fire plans, alarms, lifts, air conditioners);
• Assist in attending and responding to maintenance issues – such as complaints from tenants;
• Assist in tenant invoicing;
• Assist in developing annual marketing plans to reduce vacancies of both commercial and residential;
• Assist in preparing periodic reports on property management; and
• Any other tasks that may be required for efficient property management.

Qualifications & Competencies

Educational Background

• Full Grade 12 certificate with at least five (5) O levels credits including English Language and Mathematics;
• Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying or property management qualification;
• Professional membership with the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ).

Experience

• Experience is not required but will be an added advantage.

Technical Skills

• Should have excellent communication skills; and
• Should be a problem solver and self-driven

Only candidates that meet the above criteria need apply. Suitable candidates should send a one page cover letter and one page CV to the following address by Monday 12th August 2019:

The Director
Kwacha Pension Trust Fund
Plot 5534
Corner of Kakola and Libala Road
Lusaka