Meet our intern Mpumelelo Zamokuhle Nkosi

3 things we should know about you

Versatile, Competitive and I love music.??

Can you unpack your intern role for us?

My intern role is in asset management - both operational and strategic. I work with the property managers and together with the team are accountable and responsible for overseeing everything that has to do with our respective assets – including growth and value. I assist the L2D asset managers as well as review, and scrutinise certain documents compiled and recorded by the property managers and other specialists for approval, authorising and verification.

Why did you want to get into the property sector?

Since I was young, I have always been interested in seeing environmental change and development which led me to learning about the built environment. I also learnt that specialising in the property sector is still a fairly new field and I believe I can make my mark within the sector. Additionally, property is the safest asset one can invest in which also deals with large transactional cost. I am good with numbers and have the creative and intellectual capacity to build value from it.

What does a typical day entail?

Attending feedback meetings with the team to cover tenant/customer queries, approvals, high-level decision making, concerns, investigations, and performance evaluations. It also entails establishing ways to create more value for shareholders which requires management, analysis and creativity.?

What is the best thing about interning at L2D?

The best thing about interning at L2D is that you are never left out or feel left out.??We are always included with regards to the information being shared, acquiring the same benefits/rewards, and required to maintain the same performance threshold. This already prepares you about what is required at high level which holistically builds growth.

What has been your highlight so far?

Being involved in high-level decision-making meetings and negotiations because these are solution-driven engagements. This prepares and familiarises me to the attitude and skills that are required to be competent and excellent within this field.?

What has been the most surprising thing about following this career path?

What has been surprising is how broad managing assets within the property field really is, particularly retail, commercial and specialised assets.?

What’s next for you? Or what are you aspiring towards?

Firstly, to achieve permanency and get appointed as an employee of L2D because there's a lot of room within the company to achieve growth and excellence. I aspire to be a known and trusted expert within the property industry, and I look forward to learning and mastering various skills and tools.?

Any advice for young people who would like to follow in your footsteps?

Firstly, I would say always find ways to impose your will. Everything I have achieved this far is because I found ways to impose my will.??Secondly, ask yourself where does your "Mental Point of Origin" lie – the only thing that you should take personally is the relationship with your goals. Lastly, finding your purpose which requires you to never stop learning, doing research and asking questions.?