1. Jan Nel
Real Estate | Sales & Leasing | Property, Facility & Project Management
Dubai, United Arab Emirates • +971 56 423 3306 • nel.jan1968@gmail.com
Profile
A confident, consummate, highly adaptable and very experienced Property Director / Manager with significant property management
expertise in the multi-site real estate and prime property sector, using 25 years` experience in general, project, property, facility, leasing,
construction and portfolio management, unlocking deep value and running investment asset managers and services.
Extensive client-focused knowledge in and for renowned corporations - a wealth of experience managing cross-cultural teams across multiple
markets, where rapid situation analysis and communication skills are key.
Exceedingly resourceful with a proven track record of business enhancement: notably simultaneously managing account strategies, market
share growth, and seeing through to completion wide-ranging project remits.
Jul 2016 - Present
Nov 1999 - Jun 2016
Jan 2014 - Apr 2015
Career History
Property Consultant
Harcourts Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Specializing in Remraam, Dubai Land
Managing Director
Panamo Properties (Pty) Ltd - Johannesburg, South Africa
Managed by working effectively with all executives, departments
and clients, all day-to-day company operations, administration
(routinely introduced efficiency drivers and systems), financials,
H&S and compliance
Financials: managed cash flow, debtors / creditors control and
receipt and coordination & reconciliation of rent collections (incl.
delinquent tenants)
Maximized rental income while minimizing expenses through
effective planning and control
Maintained original leases and renewals, and introduced and
monitored effective lease renewal programs
Responded to all Common Area Maintenance inquiries and
performed daily site observations to provide direction for all
contractor personnel
Conducted all critical pre-installation conferences with general
and sub contractors, consultants and manufacturer`s
representatives
Determined the full construction project life cycle schedule from
inception to sign-off: ensured minimal delays by efficiently and
promptly carrying out all site inspections, and implementing
efficiency systems
Completed final move-out walk-through`s for tenants
Verified that all customer complaints were handled promptly and
appropriately
General / Project Manager
Villa Dunaverty - Hogsback, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Key Project of Panamo Properties (Pty) Ltd
Oversaw, with a team of 32 directs, the complete construction process
from inception, through design to sign-off.
Reviewing plans and specs during the schematic design of pre-
construction
Sourcing, selecting, recruiting and briefing all vendors and
contractors
Coordinating utility service providers according to project
schedules
Skills
Results-driven achiever with exemplary planning and
organizational skills, along with a high degree of detail
orientation
Applies marketing and key management disciplines to all
business environments, to secure sales / new accounts
Experienced and assiduous negotiator
Personable professional whose strengths include cultural
sensitivity and an ability to build rapport with a diverse
workforce in multi-cultural settings
Innovative problem-solver who can generate workable
solutions and resolve complaints
Proven relationship-builder with unsurpassed
interpersonal skills
Highly capable in quality and conflict management
Extensively CRM and costs-return focused
Detailed understanding of the local and wider property
market`s development
Resolute and analytical in pursuit of business objectives,
strategies, profits and efficiency`s
Astute in negotiations and vendor management
Expert risk (asset) and performance manager

2. Jan 2012 - Nov 2013
Aug 2004 - Nov 2011
Jan 1994 - Jul 2000
Jan 1991 - Dec 1993
1989 - 1990
1988 - 1989
1987 - 1988
Conducting weekly production and operations contractor
meetings to mitigate and resolve any critical issues
Performing daily site observations to ensure all contracted
personnel were operating effectively and safely, and avoiding
unnecessary delays: reported any shortfalls to construction
managers
Conducting all critical pre-installation conferences with general
and sub contractors, consultants and manufacturer's
representatives
General Manager
Urban Ocean Property Developers (Pty) Ltd -
Johannesburg CBD, South Africa
Key Project of Panamo Properties (Pty) Ltd
Responsibilities - same as for Managing Director, Panamo Properties
(Pty) Limited
Urban renewal project in Johannesburg Central Business District;
transformed non-profitable building complexes to profitable, state
of the art developments
Managing Director
Canyon Building Supplies (Pty) Ltd - Johannesburg , South
Africa
Subsidiary of Panamo Properties (Pty) Ltd
Managed day-to-day operations of the company including cash
flow management and debtors and creditors control
Determined the most cost-effective procedures and routes for
shipments
Minimized damage and repair costs by R 385,000-00 over 7 months
through careful management and preventative maintenance
Supervised the work of 9 heavy duty transportation and 6 office
personnel
Communicated with sixteen dispatchers, warehouses and
customers regarding outgoing orders
Received all imported goods and checked product condition and
count
Conducted weekly production and operations contractor
meetings, which facilitated stronger communication and ability to
resolve critical issues
Worked with construction administration consultants to plan field
observations on schedule
Proprietor
Nelcorp Landscaping and Building - Johannesburg, South
Africa
Landscaping & Building Contractors
Personal Staff Officer
SouthAfrican National Defence Force - Pretoria, South
Africa
Military Intelligence
Franchise Owner
Summer Leisure International (Pty) Ltd - Bloemfontein,
South Africa
Hospitality Industry | Timeshare Resorts of Flexi Club
Sales Manager
Ovland (Pty) Ltd - Durban, South Africa
Hospitality Industry - Sales Manager for Timeshare Resorts -
Durban Sands, Coconut Grove, Chaka Rocks, St Michaels Sands,
Glenmore Sands, Mount Sheba and Bantry Bay
Assistant General Manager
Ovland (Pty) Ltd - Durban, South Africa
Hospitality Industry | Durban Sands Timeshare Resort
Harcourts Dubai Rentals / Sales
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3. 1986 - 1987Assistant General Manager
Kondotel Group (Pty) Ltd, Durban, South Africa
Hospitality Industry | Durban Spa Timeshare Resort
Dubai Real Estate Institute & Harcourts Dubai
Certified Training for Real Estate Brokers Most Deals 2016
Club Mykonos Langebaan Homeowners Association (CMLHOA)
Trustee - Peninsula & Acropolis Body Corporate Dec 2008 - Dec 2012
Club Mykonos Langebaan Peninsula Private Marina
Corner House Offices - 77 Commissioner Street, Johannesburg CBD
Corner House Building Shell Work in progress
New Office Reception 2 Urban Ocean Top Management

4. Corner House Apartments - 77 Commissioner Street, Johannesburg CBD
Entrance and Kitchen Apartment View View from Kitchen
National Bank House - 84 Market Street, Johannesburg CBD
National Bank House National Bank House Top Management
The Franklin - 4 Pritchard Street, Johannesburg CBD
Franklin Building Lift Lobby Open plan living
Villa Dunaverty - Hogsback, Eastern Cape
Building Layout Interior Final Product