Property Management & Asset Performance Intern - Dipula Properties - Rosebank, Johannesburg
(2026-01)
Retail & Industrial Portfolio | Reporting to Portfolio Manager
- Supported property management operations across tenant coordination, lease administration, maintenance tracking, and portfolio operations.
- Conducted tenant account reconciliations across rental, operational costs, and utilities using MDA Property Manager, ensuring billing accuracy and revenue optimisation.
- Analysed tenant turnover, lease agreements, occupancy trends, and arrears reports to evaluate asset performance, identify leasing risks, and support collections management.
- Managed utilities recoveries and recoverable expenses, ensuring accurate cost allocation and maximising expense recovery.
- Supported lease lifecycle management, including lease renewals, authorisations, compliance, credit assessments, and lease audits through MDA Property Manager.
- Calculated renewal rental rates based on lease escalations, market rentals, and tenant performance to support revenue retention and income growth.
- Participated in tenant mix strategy and portfolio review meetings for underperforming retail centres, contributing insights to improve leasing performance, turnovers, and asset profitability.
- Assisted with rent collection tracking, invoicing, budget preparation, cost control, and financial reporting to support operational and financial performance.
- Coordinated maintenance operations, and tenant query resolution to maintain asset standards, tenant satisfaction, and portfolio performance.
Quality Assurance - Department of Education
(2024-12 - 2025-12)
- Verified and moderated matric examination papers for accuracy, consistency, and compliance with national marking standards.
- Ensured fairness and integrity in assessment results through detailed quality checks.
- Identified and corrected marking discrepancies while maintaining confidentiality of examination data.
- Worked under strict deadlines to deliver accurate and timely moderation outputs.
- Reported inconsistencies to senior moderators and supported resolution processes.
Public Relations Executive Committee - SAIBPP Wits Chapter
(2023-10 - 2024-09)
- Led a 4-member Public Relations Office to manage branding, marketing, and event communications for all Property, Construction, and Civil Engineering students.
- Developed and executed digital content strategies that improved student engagement across social media platforms.
- Oversaw campaign planning and content rollout for events and partnerships, ensuring brand alignment and visibility within the property industry.
Student Ambassador - Women's Property Network (WPN) Student Chapter, Wits University
(2024-09 - 2025-09)
- Engaged with first-year and returning students during Orientation Week to promote membership in the WPN Student Chapter and raise awareness of gender representation in the property sector.
- Collaborated with executive members to set up and coordinate WPN events targeting students in the Built Environment disciplines, ensuring effective communication and participation.
- Represented WPN professionally at university and industry events, fostering relationships that promote inclusivity and professional development within property-related fields.
First Year Student Mentor - Wits First Experience
(2025-02 - 2025-12)
- Supported first-year students in transitioning to university life through academic guidance, mentorship, and campus resource referrals.
- Assisted with student integration, wellbeing support, and academic success strategies.
