Rubecca Khan

Experience

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  Shepstone & Wylie

  Jun 1996 - Jul 1999

  PA to Senior Partner
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  First Metro Housing Company

  Aug 1999 - May 2006

  Housing Administration Officer
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  Eris Property Group/Emira Property Fund

  Jun 2006 - Jun 2010

  Property Manager

  As Property Manager, I carried out regular building inspections and oversaw tenant compliance regarding their contractual obligations. Part of the role was project planning and implementation, especially in regards to building revamps and upgrades. I also conducted lease negotiations and recommendations for deal approvals. With key knowledge on the property market, I provided advice on the company budget as well as leadership, training and guidance to the team. ✦ I successfully ensured a sustainable income stream in consideration to each building’s specifications and ensured that vacant spaces were let at an optimal rate. ✦ Show less

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  Cushman & Wakefield Excellerate t/a JHI

  Jul 2010 - Jan 2020

  Senior Portfolio Executive

  I facilitated to all aspects of property management, optimizing sustainable income streams for each property and making sure that they were in line with client requirements. Furthermore, I tailored specific leasing strategies, maximized profitability, reduced unnecessary costs and played an active role in the budgeting process. This would also entail observing data provided by building turnover and foot traffic to analyze trading densities and portfolio performance.I kept long-standing working relationships with both private and public stakeholders and collaborated with expert consultants identifying and solving development gaps. ✦ As part of my portfolio management, I directed large scale, multimillion dollar projects that involved modernizations, refurbishments and upgrades. For shopping centers especially, this was to guarantee further profitability and relevance. One of these projects involved a retail portfolio valued at more than R3.5BN with a GLA of more than 200,000 m2. ✦ Show less

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  Hyprop Investments Limited

  Feb 2020 - Mar 2025

  Portfolio Executive

  As Portfolio Executive, I play a key role in developing and managing appointed portfolios and ensure that they remain relevant throughout market changes. Here, I ensure smooth operations by overseeing efficient arrears management, leasing strategic formulation, budgeting and forecasting. I constantly keep the Executive Committee informed, and provide them with my input required to implement effective properties management strategies.• Manage a R11bn retail & office portfolio with a GLA of 350,000m².• Developed and executed leasing strategies, increasing tenant retention and trading densities.• Implemented cost-saving measures improving operational efficiencies and profitability.• Strengthened relationships with national and independent retailers, enhancing business growth.• Spearheaded strategic asset repositioning projects, ensuring long-term property value. Show less