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Ropafadzo Chinhoyi

@ropachinhoyi

RICS-accredited property professional with 3 years managing large residential portfolios. Open to more commercial focused portfolios.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking to transition into asset management, portfolio analysis, or investment-focused roles where I can turn operational and financial data into actionable decisions, support CapEx planning, and improve long-term asset performance.

I'm a RICS-accredited Property Portfolio Manager with a BSc Honours in Real Estate, and close to three years of hands-on experience across property operations, leasing administration, and real estate development support.

I've built my career managing large residential portfolios — overseeing 1,000+ units across 17+ portfolios, covering everything from CapEx planning and financial reporting to maintenance management, compliance, and stakeholder engagement. Earlier in my career I supported the leasing of a student accommodation development from inception to full occupancy, and gained exposure to residential feasibility studies and development appraisals in a project environment.

My work sits at the intersection of operations and investment thinking. I manage the day-to-day but I'm equally comfortable pulling together financial analysis and making data-driven recommendations that protect and grow asset value.

Outside of work I follow real estate investment trends and global financial markets closely.

I'm now looking to step into a more strategic asset management or portfolio analysis role where my RICS qualification and operational depth can work at a higher level.

I'm commercially aware, analytically minded, and thrive in environments where there's real accountability — I'm not looking for a job to fill time, I'm looking for a role where the work actually matters.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Property Portfolio Manager

Current

Propertyzz.com

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Managed 17+ sectional-title schemes (1,000+ units), overseeing operations, compliance, and maintenance prioritised by risk and asset impact. Analysed budgets and levy performance to identify cost drivers, supported CapEx planning, evaluated contractor quotations, and advised trustees using ROI/payback assessments to improve asset performance.

Sectional Title Compliance Capex Planning Budgeting Risk Assessment Stakeholder Management

Data & Leasing Administrator

Feenstra Group

Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year)

Supported leasing operations for a new student accommodation development, achieving full occupancy from inception by analysing leasing and occupancy trends. Managed applications and tenant records for 200+ clients in TCAS and helped increase tenant uptake by 100% during peak letting periods.

Leasing Administration TCAS Leasing Software Data Management Customer Service

Real Estate Student Intern

23e Leogem Property Projects

Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 5 months)

Assisted with residential property feasibility studies by supporting market research, financial assumptions, and development appraisals. Supported project managers with planning, documentation, and reporting across early-stage development, building exposure to investment decision-making and project risk assessment.

feasibility studies Market Research Real Estate Valuation Project Documentation Risk Assessment

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Pretoria

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Real Estate, Real Estate

RICS-accredited BSc (Hons) in Real Estate at the University of Pretoria, with coursework covering property valuation, real estate investment, feasibility studies, and market analysis. Also included facilities & asset management, construction law, and project management.

University of Pretoria

Bachelor of Science in Real Estate (Construction Economics), Real Estate (Construction Economics)

BSc in Real Estate (Construction Economics) at the University of Pretoria, building foundations in investment and feasibility analysis alongside construction-economics focused study. Coursework included market analysis and development appraisal concepts.