Property Manager (4 Month Contract)

The Focus Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A property management firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Property Manager to oversee a client property portfolio. The role involves managing client communications, ensuring legal compliance for meetings, and maintaining financial records. The ideal candidate has a diploma in Property Management, strong networking skills, and 1–3 years in estate management. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on client relationship management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–3 years in residential/estate management.
• Ideal: 1–3 years property management experience at reputable companies.
• Legal knowledge of Sectional Title Management Act and governance documents.

Responsibilities

• Manage client property portfolio.
• Oversee communication via email and ensure resolutions.
• Ensure legal compliance for AGMs.
• Liaise for insurance policy renewals and repairs.
• Provide financial information to auditors.
• Maintain filing systems per statutory requirements.

Skills

Strong people and networking skills

Innovative and critical thinking

Time management and deadline-driven

Professionalism and attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Education

Matric and Diploma in Property Management

Paddocks courses in body corporates and homeowners’ associations

Tools

WeconnectU

Excel

Job description

Property Manager

Location: Sandton
Reports to: National Manager

Purpose of the Role

To assist with the running of a client property portfolio. This position entails being the “face” of the organization to clients, and managing this relationship is of paramount importance.

Key Responsibilities

• Email Management
  • Review and assess incoming emails for requirements and issues.
  • Attend to requests or assign to relevant staff.
  • Monitor resolution and close matters at first level.
• Annual General Meetings (AGM)
  • Ensure all requirements for a legally constituted meeting.
  • Prepare and distribute notice packs.
  • Attend AGMs and ensure accurate minutes or recordings.
• Insurance Management
  • Liaise with brokers for annual policy renewals.
  • Ensure annual fire equipment servicing and COC submission.
  • Manage claims and dispatch service providers for repairs.
  • Ensure building valuations every three years as per STMA.
• Financial Statements
  • Provide auditors with necessary information via WeconnectU portal.
  • Distribute drafts and final versions to trustees/directors.
• Rules and Compliance
  • Update conduct and management rules with trustees/directors.
  • Register rules with Ombudsman and consult lawyers if required.
• Office Administration
  • Maintain filing systems and databases per statutory requirements.
  • Keep client files updated.

Key Competencies

• Strong people and networking skills
• Innovative and critical thinking
• Time management and deadline-driven
• Professionalism and attention to detail
• Analytical mindset

Qualifications

• Required: Matric and Diploma in Property Management
• Ideal: Paddocks courses in body corporates and homeowners’ associations
• Legal knowledge of Sectional Title Management Act and governance documents
• Proficient in WeconnectU and Excel

Experience

• Minimum: 1–3 years in residential/estate management
• Ideal: 1–3 years property management experience at reputable companies