Property Manager
Recruitment Matters Africa · Cape Town, Western Cape
Posted 30 October 2026
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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.