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Othile has valuable experience and proven ability, both locally and internationally, including Botswana, Mozambique, Ghana, Kenya, Zambia, Namibia and India.
* Othile is a Zulu word meaning “someone” or “somebody”.
(It is pronounced as: Oh tee leh)
Philosophy
We pride ourselves in providing bespoke personal and professional services.
Our value add is derived from our partnerships and associations with like-minded people with proven experience. We have friends but we are not a business for friends. After all, it is individuals and teams, not corporations, conglomerates nor companies, that make things happen. We offer full transparency in our dealings with you so you can assess value-for-money. Integrity is our core value. Of course contracts are necessary, however we consider a handshake binding.
We encourage skills transfer in support of Youth Development and sustainable SMME developments and will seek out opportunities in every assignment.
We are here to help and get the job done.
Project Consultancy & Advisory Services
Project Management: Property Development & Construction
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Project Initiation & Briefing
Project Initiation & Briefing
Establishing the need, desirability and viability of a property development together with securing the appropriate land and rights to undertake such a development
Project Inception
Project Inception
Establish the client requirements and preferences, assess user needs and options, appointment of necessary consultants, establish the project brief including project objectives, priorities, constraints, assumptions, aspirations and strategies.
Project Concept & Viability
Project Concept & Viability
Prepare and finalise the project concept in accordance with the brief including the scope, scale, character, form, function and preliminary programme and viability of the project.
Project Design & Development
Project Design & Development
Develop the approved concept to finalise the design, outline specifications, cost plan, financial viability and programme for the project
Project Documentation & Procurement
Project Documentation & Procurement
Prepare the construction and procurement documentation, confirm and implement the procurement strategies and procedures for effective and timeous procurement of necessary resources for the execution of the project.
Project Construction
Project Construction
Manage, administer and monitor the contracts and processes, including the preparation and co-ordination of the procedures and documentation to facilitate practical completion of the works.
Contract Intervention
Contract Intervention
When your project isn’t going as planned we will assess reasons, assist with determination of accountability and, importantly, assist in getting it back on track.
Conflict Avoidance and Resolution
Conflict Avoidance and Resolution
Prevention is better than cure. We will help identify potential conflict upfront. However, if conflict interferes with achievement of project objectives, we will assist with proposals.
Programming and Time Management
Programming and Time Management
We will assist developing your program and, if required, will monitor progress. Often delays can be predicted and averted if detected early.
Project Risk Assessments & Investigations
- Where are my risks?
- Where does my focus need to be?
- What mitigating actions are appropriate?
- Is my insurance program aligned to the project?
- Could I be accused of reckless trading if things go wrong?
Property Asset & Facilities Management
What we can help you achieve
- Asset Tagging and Verification of Asset Register.
- Greater focus on core business activities – we can do the rest.
- Creating environments conducive to productivity.
- Working environments designed to shape or enhance your company culture
Services Infrastructure and Building Fabric
- Development of planned maintenance programs aligned to company strategy.
Business Support Services
- Office Space Planning
- Office Internal Alterations and Relocations
- OHS Management
- Security Management
- Cleaning, Hygiene & Pest Control
- Office Plants
- Car Wash Services
- Help Desk Management
- Canteen & Refreshment Services
- General Maintenance and Handyman services
- Procurement Services
Property Evaluation Services
What we can help you achieve
- Using your property to leverage debt finance;
- Finding a location for your business;
- Reduce property charges;
- Extract more value from your property;
Valuations
- Are my properties correctly valued on my balance sheet?
- What opportunities are there to leverage finance?
Rental Benchmarking
- How much are my property related expenses compared to the market?
- How do my expenses compare to my competition?
- How do I prepare for the upcoming lease renewal negotiation?
- Are my asking rentals protecting my property value?
Points of Representation
- Arguably, choice of location of businesss is one of the most emotive decisions – at every level of the organisation.
Rezoning and Rights Applications
- Are there any unnecessary costs incurred because my property is zoned incorrectly?
- Is my usage of the property compliant with zoning restrictions?
- Could I avoid relocating by changing my property rights?
- Could I extract more value from my property by applying for new rights?
Portfolio Management
Body Corporate / Home Owner Association Management
Consultancy, Representation, Management Services, Conduct Rules
Performance Analysis
Rentable Area Measurement and Verification, Measurement and Assessment of Operational Costs, Energy Audits
Lease Management
Manage lease obligations, Lease renewal negotiations
Administration Services
Billing & Collection, Meter Reading, Inspections
Legal
Othile Properties & Facilities Management Services (Pty) Ltd
Company Reg. No. 2107 / 468 686 / 07
Trading Name: “Othile”
Shareholders: N. Swart
Director: Nicolaas Swart
Reg. Address: 3 Meyer Road Bordeaux South, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa, 2194
VAT Reg.4250 286 442