Assistant Asset Manager

The Legends Agency; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic property management company is seeking an Assistant Asset Manager in Cape Town. This role involves providing high-quality administrative and operational support to a UK-based team. Key responsibilities include managing tenant communications, coordinating inspections, and maintaining compliance records. Ideal candidates should have 1–2 years of experience in property or administrative support, excellent English communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position offers remote work with strong hybrid potential and salary of R30,000/month.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years experience in property management, administration, or operations support.
• Excellent spoken and written English communication skills.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support a UK-based Residential Property Manager in managing a property portfolio.
• Handle communications with tenants, landlords, and contractors professionally.
• Maintain compliance records and support tenancy lifecycle tasks.

Skills

Property management experience

Administrative support

Excellent English communication

Proficient with Microsoft Office

High attention to detail

Team player

Tools

Reapit

Fixflo

Job description

Overview

Assistant Asset Manager. Join a fast-growing UK property management team from Cape Town – full training provided. Remote (Cape Town-based) with strong hybrid potential, R30,000/month.

About Our Client

Our client is a dynamic and growing property management company operating in South London, now expanding its international support team. They offer comprehensive residential property services and pride themselves on delivering exceptional service through clear communication, strong processes, and attention to detail. This is a great opportunity to build a long-term career in UK property management from South Africa.

The Role

This role supports a UK-based Residential Property Manager in the day-to-day running of a varied property portfolio. The Assistant Asset Manager will be responsible for providing high-quality administrative and operational support across tenancy management, compliance, contractor coordination, and digital systems. You will become a fully integrated member of the UK team, attending weekly video calls and working in close collaboration with your colleagues abroad.

Key Responsibilities

• Minimum 1–2 years experience in property management, administration, or operations support
• Handle calls and emails from tenants, landlords, and contractors professionally
• Prepare and send tenancy renewals and track lease end dates
• Coordinate property inspections and track follow-up actions
• Schedule and oversee maintenance and repair work with contractors
• Maintain digital compliance records (gas safety, fire safety, HMO licenses)
• Support tenancy lifecycle tasks such as check-ins, check-outs, and deposit tracking
• Ensure property management systems are up to date and accurate
• Assist with document control, report preparation, and digital filing
• Attend weekly video meetings and maintain close communication with the UK team

About You

• 1–2 years experience in a relevant support or property role
• Excellent spoken and written English communication
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Reliable internet and ability to work UK core hours
• Positive, self-motivated, and a strong team player
• Exposure to property/facilities admin and tools like Reapit or Fixflo (desirable)
• Familiarity with UK lettings or HMO compliance (a plus, training provided)