France Kabelo Kalanke
Estate Management
Gaborone
Summary
An adaptable and results-oriented professional with 30 years of experience in property development, management, valuation, as well as facilities management. I have deep knowledge in lease negotiations, maintenance operations, budget management, and financial and regulatory compliance.
As a property management specialist, I excel at optimizing operational efficiency and maximizing property value, in addition to promoting tenant satisfaction. I am skilled in identifying and mitigating risks to ensure occupant safety, with proven ability to lead improvement and renovation projects within set timelines and budgets, always seeking cost-effective solutions aligned with stakeholder needs.
Throughout my career, I have attracted and retained property service clients and cultivated long-lasting relationships with partners and stakeholders. I have led renovations that resulted in property appreciation and increased user satisfaction. I possess effective communication, negotiation, management, and decision-making skills essential for a high-performance environment.
Overview
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28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Director & Registered Valuer
Frantor Property Consultants (Pty) Ltd
07.2022 - Current
- Managing the company and conducting property appraisals and valuations for private individuals, mortgage valuations. Carrying out the feasibility analysis to determine the bankability of the proposed investment. Advertising and selling properties on behalf of clients. Providing guidance on property investment and disinvestment prospects. Undertaking property/facilities management for the properties being managed by the company.
Facilities Manager
Botswana Post
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Maintained Botswana Post properties by using maintenance policy as guiding framework. Optimized financial resources by administering budget for facilities management unit and budget variances. Proactive in contract management, including negotiation of rental terms and agreements. Analyzed repairs status and prioritized property maintenance by conducting regular condition-based audits. Produced significant income for the organization by unlocking potential and evaluating vacant Botswana Post properties. Supervised service providers to ensure adherence to established service standards, as outlined in Service Level Agreements. Expanded operational capacity by securing additional privately-leased properties for use as post offices where there was shortage as well as negotiated rents for leased space.
- Reduced organizational cost by 1% by negotiating competitive market rent for the rented properties.
- Reduced down-time by 10% by recommending planned maintenance over reactive/unplanned maintenance at Botswana Post.
- Achieved cost saving measures of 1% for facilities management unit budget by introducing performance-based contracts with service providers for waste management services, garden services and cleaning services.
Estates Manager
Botswana Housing Corporation
01.2006 - 01.2017
- Oversaw diverse housing portfolio consisting of around 10,000 units. Improved financial performance on monthly basis by preparing reports on financial performance. Realigned estate management policy with overarching business strategy of BHC. Streamlined Property Management procedures to enhance efficiency and streamline operations.
- Delivered strategic leadership to team of five senior estate officers for rapid accomplishment of property goals.
- Managed budget for Estate Section as well as addressed and controlled budget discrepancies.
- Procured the services of service providers following the tender processes and procedures particularly for garden maintenance and cleaning services.
- Achieved 2% reduction in the maintenance budget by implementing cost-sharing initiatives within BHC, while incorporating maintenance cost allocation clauses into tenant leases.
Assistant Property Manager
Bank of Botswana
01.1999 - 01.2003
- Managed the central bank portfolio of offices, residential and warehouses
- Worked closely with consultants on refurbishment of the bank's office projects.
- Drew tender documents for the provision of outsourced maintenance the bank's facilities including cleaning services.
- Managed the contracts signed with the service providers.
- Prepared the department's budget and managed budget variances.
- Compiled the asset register for the bank's property portfolio.
Senior Estates Officer
Botswana Housing Corporation
Estates Manager
Botswana Railways
Estates Officer
Botswana Railways
Education
Master of Science - Business Administration
De Montfort University
Bachelor of Science (Hons) Degree - Estate Management
Liverpool John Moores' University
Skills
- Property Development
- Corporate Real Estate
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Appraisals and Valuations
- Facilities Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Lease & Rental Negotiations
- Dispute Resolutions
- Team Building & Leadership
Languages
Fluent in English and Setswana
Affiliations
- The Real Estate Institute of Botswana (REIB)
- The Real Estate Advisory Council (REAC)
Timeline
Director & Registered Valuer
Frantor Property Consultants (Pty) Ltd
07.2022 - Current
Facilities Manager
Botswana Post
01.2019 - 01.2022
Estates Manager
Botswana Housing Corporation
01.2006 - 01.2017
Assistant Property Manager
Bank of Botswana
01.1999 - 01.2003
Bachelor of Science (Hons) Degree - Estate Management
Liverpool John Moores' University
Master of Science - Business Administration
De Montfort University
Estates Officer
Botswana Railways
Estates Manager
Botswana Railways
Senior Estates Officer
Botswana Housing Corporation