Marcel Cabano

Trafalgar Property Management Cape Town / Property Practitioner
Credentials
Master Practitioner in Real Estate - NQF Level 5
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Nearly 3 x decades of property experience in the residential, sectional title and property development industry in the Cape Town Metropolitan area with Comprehensive exposure to “Front-of-House”,Marketing and general property management, residential letting & Property sales at a 5-star level. The aforementioned, serves as my testament confirming the time and effort that I’ve invested in the local residential property industry/profession since 1997 to date with back-to-back employment as a property practitioner and also invested my time in completing of the prescribed Further Education Training of SERVICES SETA NQF 4 & NQF 5 level examinations and the exemption of the PDE Level 4 (due to credit/ merit by the EAAB) & wrote/ passed the Professional Designation Examinations (PDE Level 5) and also completed 5-year roll of CPD (Continued Professional Designation examinations) with the EAAB from year 2015 to date with the required verifiable and non-verifiable points system accumulated. Excellent time management, effective delegation and prioritization of tasks, committed to professionalism, knowledge, quality and service excellence, Sets high standards and expectations of self and others– motivates others to achieve higher performance levels. Assertive and forthright approach, thrives on challenge and a changing environment, Sensitive to cultural diversity – experience in managing and dealing with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, participate, co-operative and energetic team-player, Analytical and creative problem solver Experience in conflict resolution – firm yet fair, supportive and non-autocratic leadership style – clearly defines role expectations and empowers staff in the decision-making process, as well as to assume responsibility and accountability, relationship builder at all levels, upholds company image, standards and policies.

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