Centurion Property Maintenance Administrator Assistant & Bookkeeper

Eastern Personnel Consultants / Oostelike Personeel Konsultante; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 254,000 - 304,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual December bonus

18 days annual leave

Provident Fund contributions (company

Company-aligned benefits

Job summary

Centurion Property Maintenance Administrator Assistant & Bookkeeper role in Centurion is a full-time, permanent position after a 3-month probation. You will manage end-to-end property finance administration alongside maintenance co-ordination, with strong Excel and property software experience.

Minimum 3 years’ property administration or bookkeeping required; Grade 12 plus accounting qualification. Competitive package includes R25 000 CTC per month, 18 days leave, December bonus and provident

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and a completed Degree/National Diploma/Certificate in Accounting or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in property administration or bookkeeping.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Tenant debtors and billing: generate monthly statements and handle queries.
• Administer utility recoveries and municipal accounts, reconcile ledgers.
• creditors data input, daily reconciliations, and audit support.
• Coordinate property maintenance schedules, quotes, and site records.
• Prepare maintenance reports and liaise with contractors and internal teams.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical reasoning

Numerical proficiency

Initiative

Education

Grade 12 + Accounting qualification

Driver's license

Tools

MS Excel

MDA Property

MRI Property Central

Job description

Centurion Property Maintenance Administrator Assistant & Bookkeeper

Previous Property industry work experience an essential requirement!

Are you an analytical, methodical, and detail-oriented admin and finance professional with experience in property administration? A well-established property company is looking for a dynamic Property Maintenance Administrator Assistant & Bookkeeper to join their head office team on a full-time, permanent basis to manage end-to-end property finance administration alongside maintenance co-ordination.

If you possess strong numerical acumen, excel at tenant accounts and cashbook reconciliations, and want to build a long-term career with an established organization, this is your opportunity.

What’s on Offer?

• Salary: R25 000 CTC per month

• Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent (after 3-month probation period)

• Benefits: Standard company-aligned benefits and statutory contributions (compulsory Provident Fund contribution where you contribute 7.5% of your gross salary and the company contributes 8%, annual December bonus, and 18 days annual leave)

• Hours: Monday to Friday, standard commercial office hours (flexibility occasionally required for month-end reconciliations, billing cut-offs, or urgent maintenance deadlines)

• Growth: Excellent mentorship, career progression, and stability within an established, well-structured organization

Key Responsibilities

• Tenant Debtors & Billing: Drive rental and debt collections; generate monthly tenant billing statements; upload municipal slips from meter reading partners; and handle tenant liaison regarding account queries.

• Utility Recoveries & Municipal Accounts: Administer and import utility recoveries for tenant billing; reconcile direct municipal charges against general ledgers; open and close municipal accounts; and control/pay prepaid electricity accounts via council portals.

• Creditors & Financial Administration: Execute creditors data input on MDA/MRI; perform daily reconciliations; handle general administrative support; and assist the Financial Accountant with annual audit preparation and audit-related queries.

• Property Maintenance Co-ordination: Assist with the planning and implementation of preventative maintenance schedules; process and control job cards; obtain comparative supplier quotes; monitor project deadlines; maintain proper stock/material handling; and maintain property documentation systems.

• Stakeholder Liaison & Reporting: Prepare maintenance, costing, and site risk analysis reports; liaise professionally with contractors, suppliers, city councils, tenants, and internal finance/maintenance teams.

Are You the Perfect Fit?

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Grade 12 / Matric PLUS a completed Degree, National Diploma, or Certificate in Accounting or a related field.

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years’ proven experience in property administration, property bookkeeping, or a similar environment.

• Software Proficiency: Advanced working knowledge of MS Excel; hands-on familiarity with property management software (MDA Property / MRI Property Central is a distinct advantage).

• Licensing: Valid South African Driver’s License.

• Core Attributes: Exceptional attention to detail, strong numerical and analytical reasoning, ability to use initiative, methodical approach to planning and record-keeping, and strong relationship-building skills.

Beneficial Skills & Experience:

• Hands-on knowledge of MDA Property / MRI Property Central systems.

• Prior experience with preventative maintenance planning schedules, risk analysis, and project costing.

Strict Legal Requirements & Documentation (Non-Negotiable):

Background screening and verification checks will be conducted. Candidates must provide:

• Valid South African ID (Proof of South African-born citizenship).

• Valid Driver’s License.

• Clear criminal record.

• Clear ITC credit check (no judgments, defaults, or blacklistings).

• Contactable references from previous accounting or property bookkeeping roles.

• 3 months of recent consecutive payslips / salary advice.