BUSINESS MANAGER

VACANCY – BUSINESS MANAGER

Location: Mbabane

Cooper Properties is seeking a senior Business Manager with proven leadership experience to oversee financial and operational management of property business. This pivotal role requires a strategic yet hands-on leader with strong financial expertise, operational oversight capability, and the ability to drive accountability and performance within a small team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a small, high-performing team across finance, administration, and operations.
• Oversee financial management, including analysis, reporting, and advising directors on key business, financial and property metrics.
• Ensure accurate financial and administrative processes across multiple business entities.
• Manage general operations: client relations, marketing initiatives, maintenance, facility, health and safety oversight, and service provider relationships.
• Uphold compliance with legal, tax, and regulatory requirements; liaise with auditors, banks and other professional advisors.
• Champion the effective use of technology, digital systems, and streamlined processes to drive efficiency.
• Act as the critical link between staff and directors, ensuring smooth communication, accountability, and delivery on strategic goals.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting/Finance (essential).
• 10+ years’ leadership experience in a corporate or medium-sized business environment.
• Proven track record in financial and business operations management.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills, with the ability to provide meaningful insights to support strategic decisions.
• Skilled at managing multiple priorities, solving problems proactively, and ensuring timely resolution.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and team leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently, while collaborating effectively with directors.
• Experience in the property sector and working with diverse legal/tax structures will be advantageous.

Personal Attributes

• Self-driven, professional, and accountable.
• Able to balance hands-on operational tasks with strategic input.
• A motivator who builds cohesion and inspires performance and accountability within teams.
• Comfortable working under pressure and meeting deadlines.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to take on a senior leadership role in a well-established, property business. The successful candidate will enjoy both strategic influence and operational responsibility, with scope to make a measurable impact on business performance and growth.

Application Process

If you meet the above requirements and are ready to bring leadership, insight, and drive to this role, please submit your CV and a covering letter to ian@cooperproperties.net by Tuesday, 21 October 2025.

Please note: Only applicants who meet the specified qualifications and leadership experience will be considered.