Real Estate Assistant

Ridgard Realty; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 95,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridgard Realty in Bloemfontein seeks an organised, hands-on assistant to help run the day-to-day operations. You’ll work closely with our agents, assist clients and ensure listings, paperwork and follow-ups are handled accurately.

This role suits someone who enjoys people-facing work, can manage multiple tasks, and takes pride in attention to detail. Prior admin or real estate exposure is a plus, and strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Matric and basic admin skills required.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Comfort with email, Word and Excel.
• Reliable, punctual and detail‑oriented.
• Willingness to learn and assist where needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist agents with day-to-day tasks and client communications.
• Identify listing opportunities through research and prospecting.
• Keep property records accurate and up to date.
• Follow up with potential sellers, buyers and enquiries.
• Arrange property valuations, viewings and appointments for agents.
• Upload and update listings with photos, descriptions and pricing.
• Respond to calls, messages and emails and route inquiries.
• Assist with paperwork and follow up on outstanding information.
• Support with marketing, including ads and social media posts.
• Track leads, feedback and follow-ups to convert opportunities.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organised

Education

Matric

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

We’re looking for an organised, hands‑on assistant to help keep the day‑to‑day running of Ridgard Realty on track. You’ll work closely with our agents, assist clients and make sure listings, paperwork and follow‑ups are handled properly.

This role would suit someone who enjoys working with people, can juggle a few tasks at once and takes pride in getting the details right.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Cold calling property owners to find out if they’re considering selling and arranging follow‑ups for agents.
• Identifying potential properties and listing opportunities through online research and area prospecting.
• Finding and checking property and owner information, keeping records accurate and up to date.
• Following up with potential sellers, buyers and previous enquiries.
• Arranging property valuations, viewings and appointments for agents.
• Uploading and updating property listings, including photos, descriptions and pricing.
• Responding to calls, WhatsApps and emails and directing enquiries to the right agent.
• Assisting with paperwork, preparing documents and following up on outstanding information.
• Helping with property adverts, social media posts and general marketing.
• Keeping track of leads, feedback and follow‑ups so that opportunities aren’t missed.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is reliable, punctual and well organised.
• Has matric
• Has good written and verbal communication skills.
• Is comfortable speaking to clients and following up over the phone.
• Can use email, Word, Excel and other everyday computer tools.
• Pays attention to detail, especially when working with documents and client information.
• Can prioritise tasks and work independently once shown what to do.
• Is willing to learn and help where needed.

Previous administration or real estate experience would be an advantage.