Lease Administrator I - Fixed Term Contract

MRI Software; Wes-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A real estate software company is seeking a detail-oriented Lease Administrator in Cape Town, South Africa. This role involves managing lease data, ensuring contract accuracy, and supporting clients. Ideal candidates will have 1–2 years of experience in lease administration and strong analytical skills. The position operates on a hybrid working model with 3 days from home, and is a fixed-term contract valid until January 2026.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Employee engagement initiatives

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in lease administration or similar.
• Experience reading and abstracting real estate leases.
• Basic billing and reconciliation experience.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret lease contracts and invoices.
• Enter and maintain lease data in MRI Occupier or similar systems.
• Action client rent payments and perform reconciliations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Customer service mindset

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Tools

MRI Occupier

Horizon

Prolease

Job description

From the day we opened our doors in 1971, MRI Software has built flexible, game-changing real estate software solutions to improve people’s lives. The only way to carry out that mission is to hire the absolute best employees on earth. People like you.

Work hard, play hard. Always. Our relentless commitment to client success, our employee resource groups and our promise to empower our teams to reach their full potential are a few examples of what makes MRI Software special.

And we’re insanely dedicated to creating a work environment that you look forward to every single day. That’s why we invest heavily in our employee engagement, so you enjoy the tech industry’s best perks. Together with the whole Pride, (lion roar for "family") employees, customers, and partners, we’re on a mission to break new ground and lead the real estate industry into a digital-first future.

We understand the need to provide a flexible working environment partnered with team collaboration and socialisation. Therefore, we operate a hybrid working model with 3 days of working from home per week. This role is based in the Cape Town office.

Please note that this is a fixed term contract, which is valid up until end of January 2026.

Position Overview

MRI Software is seeking a detail-oriented Lease Administrator to support our clients by managing lease data, processing rents, and ensuring contract accuracy within our software systems. This role is ideal for someone with a background in lease abstraction, billing, or property operations who thrives in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret lease contracts and invoices
• Enter and maintain lease data in MRI Occupier or similar systems (e.g., Horizon, Prolease)
• Review documentation and flag any discrepancies or missing information
• Action client rent payments and perform reconciliations
• Support ongoing data integrity and client reporting needs
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• 1–2 years of experience in lease administration or a similar role
• Experience reading and abstracting real estate leases
• Familiarity with lease management software (MRI Occupier a plus, not essential)
• Basic billing and reconciliation experience
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Strong analytical and organisational skills
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines
• Customer service mindset and a team-oriented attitude
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and business software tools
• Self-starter with a strong ability to learn independently