Property Manager at Recruitment Matters Africa

Job Description

Key Requirements

• Relevant qualification in Property Management, Real Estate, Facilities Management, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience managing residential and industrial properties, including leased and owned assets.
• Strong knowledge of lease agreements, tenant management, rental collections, and property regulations.
• Experience coordinating property maintenance, inspections, renovations, and contractor services.
• Ability to analyse property performance, identify improvement opportunities, and maximise asset value.
• Knowledge of budgeting, cost control, supplier negotiations, and property-related financial administration.
• Understanding of health, safety, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Strong communication, negotiation, planning, and problem-solving abilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage property portfolios and implement strategies to improve asset value, profitability, and operational efficiency.
• Oversee tenant relationships, lease agreements, renewals, rent reviews, rental collections, and vacancy management.
• Market vacant properties, screen prospective tenants, conduct viewings, and coordinate tenant move-ins and move-outs.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, inspections, and property upkeep.
• Manage contractors, suppliers, and service providers while monitoring service quality and costs.
• Identify and coordinate property renovations, upgrades, and improvement projects.
• Monitor property performance, market trends, expenditure, and opportunities for optimisation.
• Maintain accurate lease documents, tenant records, inspection reports, and maintenance records.
• Ensure properties meet operational, health, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Provide administrative support for infrastructure developments and property-related projects.

Key Skills

• Property portfolio and asset management.
• Lease administration and contract negotiation.
• Tenant relations and dispute resolution.
• Rental collection and arrears management.
• Property inspections and maintenance planning.
• Contractor, supplier, and service provider management.
• Budgeting, cost control, and financial reporting.
• Renovation and project coordination.
• Market research and property performance analysis.
• Risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Recordkeeping and administrative management.
• Negotiation and stakeholder communication.
• Time management and organisational skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making.
• Attention to detail and quality control.
• Ability to manage multiple properties and priorities.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Property Management, Real Estate, Facilities Management, or a related field.
• Relevant experience managing residential and industrial property portfolios.
• Experience with lease agreements, tenant screening, and rental administration.
• Knowledge of property maintenance, inspections, and contractor coordination.
• Experience managing renovations, upgrades, and property improvement projects.
• Understanding of property legislation, health and safety, and compliance standards.
• Experience monitoring property budgets, expenses, and operational performance.
• Strong computer skills for maintaining property records, reports, and documentation.
• Experience liaising with property agents, legal teams, finance departments, and service providers.
• Ability to provide administrative support for infrastructure and development projects.