The Johannesburg Property Owners and Managers Association (JPOMA)

The Johannesburg Property Owners and Managers Association (JPOMA) represents most Johannesburg Inner-City property investors and managing agents who are active in the rejuvenation of the Inner-City through building upgrades, conversions and effective urban and building management.

JPOMA was established in 2003 to represent credible landlords, managing agents and property owners active in the Inner-City.

As of 2023 JPOMA members represent a combined property portfolio of over R18 billion and provide over 70,000 affordable housing units accommodating around 350,000 tenants and 600,000m² of retail, commercial and light industrial space. Members provide direct and indirect employment for over 6000 people. JPOMA addresses matters of common interest to its members, including industry lobbying, council service delivery, energy efficiency, benchmarking, tenant rights, affordability, inner-city rejuvenation and precinct upgrades.

JPOMA’s biggest trading partner is The City of Johannesburg, with 40% of property owners’ operational costs being paid to the municipality.  Our members effectively administer services to and collect from over 60,000 households, assuming all of the risk. They effectively operate as miniature municipalities.

After the creation of safe and functional accommodation, attention naturally turns to the built environment around the buildings. JPOMA works closely with the various City Improve Districts (CID’s), which our property owners fund and supervise, ensuring clean and safe public areas around their buildings.