Operations Coordinator

Who we are
We are the market leader in commercial real estate services and investments and provide an integrated suite of high-quality real estate services to our clients across Africa and the Middle East, including facilities management, advisory & transaction services, project management. We support predominantly corporate clients who buy services on a contracted basis all across the Middle East and Africa – even globally, depending on their portfolio.

Why choose us
Imagine more than just the future of work; with CBRE Excellerate, you can create it. As part of our global powerhouse, you’ll find a culture that fosters an entrepreneurial mindset, where your best work is not just encouraged but celebrated. Collaborate with talented individuals, harness the support of unparalleled resources, and enjoy the journey as you grow both personally and professionally.

About the role:

The Operations Coordinator provides operational, governance, reporting, and transaction administration support to the Africa Real Estate Account.

The role acts as the central coordination point for reporting, documentation, governance processes, stakeholder coordination, and administrative activities, ensuring consistency, visibility, compliance, and efficient account operations while enabling Transaction Managers and Account Leadership to focus on client delivery and transaction execution.

Experience/Education:

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Property, Real Estate, Finance, Project Management, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 3–5 years’ experience in an operational coordination, project coordination, governance, administration, reporting, or support role.
• Experience supporting multiple stakeholders, projects, or workstreams simultaneously.
• Experience within real estate, professional services, project management, facilities management, or a related environment advantageous.
• Exposure to reporting, governance, compliance, or operational administration activities preferred.

Skills:

• Strong organisational, planning, and coordination skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced Excel, reporting, and data management capability.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong document management and administrative control skills.
• Ability to identify risks, issues, and process gaps and escalate appropriately.
• Process-oriented mindset with an ability to follow and maintain governance standards.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work independently while supporting a geographically dispersed team.

CBRE Excellerate is committed to striving for diversity and equitable representation in our workforce. Preference may thus be given to suitably qualified candidates as identified in our employment equity plan. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.