Real Estate Property Manager - Residential Portfolio

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Medical aid contributions

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Property Manager to oversee a diverse residential portfolio in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. The role blends on-site visits with administrative duties, focusing on tenant relations, rent collection, maintenance coordination, and financial oversight to maximize property value.

You will be the primary contact for tenants and property owners, ensuring compliance with housing regulations, delivering high service standards, and contributing to a vibrant Durban real

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in residential property management.
• Strong understanding of Durban's rental market and landlord-tenant legislation.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Proficiency in property management software (e.g., MDA Property, PayProp) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to manage budgets, track expenses, and prepare financial reports.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation for property visits.
• Experience in handling tenant disputes and emergency situations.
• Knowledge of building maintenance and repair best practices.
• Proven ability to build positive relationships with tenants and owners in Durban.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of a portfolio of residential properties in Durban.
• Oversee tenant relations, including lease administration, rent collection, and addressing inquiries and concerns.
• Coordinate and supervise maintenance, repairs, and property inspections, ensuring properties are well-maintained.
• Conduct regular property inspections to assess condition and identify potential issues.
• Manage vendor relationships and oversee contract work for property services.
• Develop and manage property budgets, tracking expenses and ensuring financial performance.
• Enforce lease terms and building rules, addressing any lease violations.
• Assist in marketing vacant units, screening potential tenants, and facilitating move-in processes.
• Prepare regular reports on property performance, occupancy rates, and financial status for property owners and management.
• Ensure compliance with all KwaZulu-Natal and South African housing regulations and landlord-tenant laws.

Skills

Tenant relations

Budgeting

Maintenance coordination

Communication

Negotiation

Time management

Tools

MDA Property

PayProp

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent property management company, is actively recruiting for an experienced Property Manager to oversee a diverse residential portfolio in **Durban, KwaZulu-Natal**. This challenging and rewarding position requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong aptitude for tenant relations, maintenance coordination, and financial oversight. You will be the primary point of contact for tenants and property owners, ensuring high standards of property upkeep, efficient rent collection, and prompt resolution of issues. The successful candidate will contribute to maintaining tenant satisfaction and maximizing property value within the vibrant **Durban** market. This role offers a blend of on-site property visits and administrative tasks, providing a dynamic work experience in the **South African** real estate sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of a portfolio of residential properties in **Durban**.
• Oversee tenant relations, including lease administration, rent collection, and addressing inquiries and concerns.
• Coordinate and supervise maintenance, repairs, and property inspections, ensuring properties are well-maintained.
• Conduct regular property inspections to assess condition and identify potential issues.
• Manage vendor relationships and oversee contract work for property services.
• Develop and manage property budgets, tracking expenses and ensuring financial performance.
• Enforce lease terms and building rules, addressing any lease violations.
• Assist in marketing vacant units, screening potential tenants, and facilitating move-in processes.
• Prepare regular reports on property performance, occupancy rates, and financial status for property owners and management.
• Ensure compliance with all **KwaZulu-Natal** and **South African** housing regulations and landlord-tenant laws.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in residential property management.
• Strong understanding of **Durban's** rental market and landlord-tenant legislation.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Proficiency in property management software (e.g., MDA Property, PayProp) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to manage budgets, track expenses, and prepare financial reports.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation for property visits.
• Experience in handling tenant disputes and emergency situations.
• Knowledge of building maintenance and repair best practices.
• Proven ability to build positive relationships with tenants and owners in **Durban**.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary of R .
• Performance incentives and potential for annual bonuses.
• Medical aid contributions and retirement fund benefits.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Hybrid work arrangement providing flexibility.
• Opportunity to manage a high-quality residential portfolio in **Durban**.
• Supportive team environment within a well-established **South African** property company.
• Generous leave policy.