EXPERIENCED ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT (PROPERTY INDUSTRY)

Red Cat Recruitment; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the property industry urgently seeks an experienced Administration Assistant for their Pietermaritzburg branch. The successful candidate will possess strong bookkeeping and property management skills along with a solid understanding of legal requirements. Responsibilities include supervising maintenance teams, liaising with tenants, and ensuring efficient property operations. This role is ideal for a mature, reliable professional who can start immediately and is ready to contribute to a well-established team.

Qualifications

• Valid Code 08 driver's license with willingness to travel.
• Competent in Excel and Word, strong property management background.
• Mature, reliable, with understanding of the SA Legal System.

Responsibilities

• General assistance with collection and delivery of documents and goods.
• Supervise maintenance team and liaise with management.
• Manage tenant relationships and handle lease agreements.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Property Management

Computer skills (MS Office)

Knowledge of Labour Laws

Understanding of accounting practices

Education

Grade 12 qualification

Bookkeeping / accounting qualification

Tools

Sage Pastel Partner

Job description

RedCat Recruitment is urgently seeking an EXPERIENCED ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT (PROPERTY INDUSTRY) for a well-established concern based in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal.

Our client is seeking a qualified, mature, reliable, and sober-minded lady to join their team. The ideal candidate will have all-round knowledge and experience in property management and letting, supply chain in the building sector, bookkeeping, and knowledge of labour laws and health and safety.

Job Description:

• Grade 12 qualification.
• Bookkeeping / accounting qualification is an advantage or previous experience in this industry.
• Valid Code 08 driver's license. Willingness to travel between properties in Pietermaritzburg and Howick using a company vehicle.
• Competent computer skills (MS Office, Email/Internet). Advanced skills in MS Word and MS Excel.
• Working knowledge of Sage Pastel Partner.
• Understanding of accounting practices.
• General assistance with collection and delivery of documents and goods.
• Technically minded with knowledge of property management, including maintenance of buildings and grounds.
• Supervision of maintenance team and liaising with management.
• Knowledge of the SA Legal System related to property rental matters.
• Liaison with tenants, estate agents, and potential clients.
• Knowledge of lease agreements and property letting (commercial and residential).
• Understanding of labour laws, occupational health and safety, and administration requirements for submissions like Workmen's Compensation, IOD, UI19s, disciplinary procedures, and CCMA.

Application Details:

Please only apply if you are available immediately and currently reside in the Pietermaritzburg area.

Salary package: To be discussed.

Only candidates with relevant experience will be contacted.