Properties & Operations Intern

peopleworth; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Shared accommodation

Commissions

Performance based bonuses

Job summary

peopleworth is offering a hands-on internship that blends administrative coordination with property and rental portfolio support. You will engage with client communication, automate workflows, and assist in setting up digital systems while contributing to monthly reports.

The role spans multiple sites around Boston, Bellville and Cape Town, with local travel to properties and suppliers. You will develop skills in operations, data organisation and cross-functional collaboration, while learning

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required.
• Demonstrated interest in business operations, systems development or admin coordination.
• Willingness to travel locally between properties and suppliers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence managing email.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Suite, or willingness to learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Assist with communication management across multiple businesses, including email oversight, lead responses, client queries and structured correspondence tracking.
• Maintain and update social media accounts by posting content, responding to messages and coordinating updates with leadership.
• Support daily operations of property and rental management portfolios, including site coordination, documentation updates, scheduling and supplier liaison.
• Assist with setup, testing and refinement of operational systems built around automation and AI capabilities.
• Contribute to data organization, preparation of reports and basic analysis to inform decisions.
• Coordinate local visits to properties and suppliers as required.
• Prepare internal and external documents, updates and workflow summaries.
• Assist with administrative functions such as digital filing, invoice tracking, database maintenance and process documentation.
• Support monthly leadership reconciliations by gathering inputs and compiling summaries.
• Participate in operational planning sessions across varied business environments.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Independent working

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office / Google Suite

Job description

At peopleworth, we support work where people and performance thrive. As part of our Employer Group, we work with a variety of forward thinking partners and are excited to share this opportunity that sits within our growing group.

Role Overview

This internship provides broad exposure to business operations across multiple business settings, combining administrative coordination, property and rental portfolio tasks, digital systems work, and high volume communication management. You will support functions such as client engagement, automation assisted workflows, basic system setup, social media coordination, and monthly reporting. The role is primarily based around Boston, Bellville, Cape Town, with task-task-specific local travel between properties and suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with communication management across multiple businesses, including email inbox oversight, lead responses, client queries and structured correspondence tracking

• Maintain and update social media accounts by posting basic content, responding to messages and coordinating updates with leadership

• Support the daily operations of property and rental management portfolios, including site coordination, documentation updates, scheduling and supplier liaison

• Support business solutions work by assisting with the setup, testing and refinement of operational systems built around automation and AI capabilities

• Contribute to data organisation, preparation of reports and basic analysis to inform decision making

• Coordinate local visits to properties and suppliers when required

• Prepare internal and external documents, updates and workflow summaries

• Assist with administrative functions such as digital filing, invoice tracking, database maintenance and process documentation

• Support monthly leadership reconciliations by gathering inputs, organising data and compiling summaries

• Participate in operational planning sessions and improvement initiatives across varied business environments

• Bachelor’s degree

• Demonstrated interest in business operations, systems development or administrative coordination

• Ability to travel locally between properties, suppliers and operational sites when needed

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence managing email correspondence and client queries

• Willingness to learn and use digital tools including automation features and AI supported systems

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Suite or readiness to learn quickly

• Strong organisational ability with attention to accuracy and detail

• Comfortable working across different businesses and operational contexts

• Ability to work independently while also collaborating closely with team members

• Positive, proactive approach to handling varied responsibilities

This opportunity gives the incumbent all-round business exposure, and the opportunity to refine the disciplines and behaviours to succeed in a wide variety of business settings, with the following benefits:

• Collaborative, people centred performance culture
• Opportunities to grow in a fast paced environment
• Stipend, shared accommodation, commissions and performance based bonuses included
• Exposure to a wide range of operational, property, digital systems and communication functions across multiple business settings

Throughout every stage, we value clear communication, respectful engagement and timely feedback.