Rental Manager

Exceed Human Resource Consultants; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking a seasoned professional in residential property management to ensure compliant and scalable rental operations. Candidates should have 5-8 years of relevant experience, strong vendor management skills, and a solid understanding of South African rental legislation. This role offers the chance to drive growth in managed rentals while ensuring timely compliance and accurate billing. Applications via email to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• 5 - 8+ years' experience in residential rental/property management.
• Demonstrated success in scaling a managed-rentals portfolio.
• Strong knowledge of South African rental law.
• Ability to manage vendors and stakeholders effectively.
• Proficiency in relevant property management systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliant rental operations with clear SOPs.
• Drive growth in managed rentals and placement revenue.
• Maintain accurate billing and timely payments to landlords.
• Manage inspections, maintenance, and legal processes.
• Utilize reports for decisions and improvements.

Skills

Residential rental/property management

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Proficiency in property management systems

Education

NQF4/NQF5 Real Estate

PDE4/5 certification

Valid FFC

Tools

WeconnectU

Lightstone

CRM tools

Job description

Overview

Reference: 10623 SJ Consultant: Sone Johnson

Job Description

• A scalable, compliant rentals operation with clear SOPs
• Quarter-on-quarter growth in managed rentals and placement revenue
• Consistently accurate billing, low arrears, and on-time landlord payments
• A reliable national network for inspections, maintenance, and legal handovers
• An enabled iAgent network that confidently wins and services rental mandates
• Insightful reporting that drives decisions and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• 5 - 8+ years’ residential rental/property management experience, including end-to-end operations.
• Demonstrated success scaling or formalising a managed-rentals portfolio.
• Strong working knowledge of SA rental law and compliance (POPIA, FICA, CPA, RHA, PIE) and practical eviction workflows.
• Proven vendor and stakeholder management (inspectors, contractors, attorneys).
• NQF4/NQF5 Real Estate, PDE4/5, valid FFC (or ability to obtain within 3 months).
• Proficiency with WeconnectU (or equivalent PM systems such as PayProp), Lightstone, spreadsheets, and CRM tools.

How to Apply

• Email your comprehensive CV to [e-mail].
• If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system.
• We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice.
• Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.