Site Acquisition Intern

Purpose of the Job: To assist the Site Acquisition Manager in • Managing and overseeing SAQ brokers’ activities to ensure that all daily targets set by SAQ Manager to brokers are achieved effectively with a structured performance management matrix and KPI’s. • Reviewing Search Area Report (SAR), Candidate Nomination Form (CNF), and ensuring leases meet HT standards before signing • Engagement and collaboration with government offices and authorities to ensure timely securing of permits and government leases without compromise HT compliance policies. • Maintain a 100% data accuracy in Siterra and SAP system including timely uploading of all SAQ documents • Ensuring landlords are paid to prevent disruptions once construction activities begin • Ensure rigorous oversight, effective reporting and governance on the full SAQ process. Job Specification Education • Bachelor’s Degree in Land Economy, Estate Management or Land Surveying or any other degree related to land management Work Experience • Must have commercial property management experience, • Min 1 years’ experience in managing site acquisition activities relating to the telecoms Any Other Specifications • Ideally must be a Member of Surveyors Institute of Malawi (SIM) Any other skills Required • GIS Tools Job Responsibilities: 1. Supervise and manage all SAQ deliverables in accordance with project plans. 2. Ensure that set SAQ targets are achieved within agreed timeframes. 3. Performance manage activities of SAQ brokers through defined and agreed Key Performance Indicators 4. Ensure the negotiate rents to be paid to landlords are within appropriate market levels 5. Perform rental and escalation bench marking for the market to guide all new presented rentals by Brokers 6. Process for payment on timely basis all rent payments to new landlords. 7. Liaise with sales and marketing/operations teams and other operators regarding site acquisition/collocation and site related activities. 8. Ensure internal and external customer satisfaction for all services. 9. Ensure all relevant permits are obtained on time from permitting agencies (Municipal/Local Councils, MEPA, CAA etc). 10. Oversight, reporting and governance of permitting activities required prior to new site construction. 11. Be conversant with all legal requirements on site acquisitions/collocations and construction/erection of towers. 12. Prepare and keep up to date data/documentation on all site acquisitions/collocations, rents, particulars on leases/licenses. 13. Prepare and file weekly reports on Broker performance, looking at quality, timelines and overall delivery 14. Maintain cordial relations with landlords and report on any issues not settled with landlords that need to be escalated for resolution. 15. Ensure smooth handover of new build sites to Estate Management teams 16. Ensure all new landlords are vetted correctly in accordance with HT landlord vetting process4. Person Specification (desired skills): • Stakeholder Management • Reporting on key KPIs as required • Strong technical background • Excellent leadership skills • Great and effective communication skills • Project Management • Attention to details