VACANCY: Leasing Agent – Cape Town

Ihs Property; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Ihs Property is seeking a Leasing Agent in Scottsdene, Cape Town. The role focuses on generating leads, converting them into on-site visits, and closing deals while delivering against targets.

You will manage advertising, lead tracking, and market knowledge reports, reporting to the Leasing Manager and collaborating with Sales & Marketing as needed. The position requires strong English communication, time management, client-facing skills, and reliable transport to move between sites as needed.

Qualifications

• A real estate qualification would be an advantage.
• Candidates must have an in-depth knowledge of Scottsdene, including its neighbourhoods, local community and surrounding areas.
• Your own transport is a must.

Responsibilities

• Load online advertisements daily in line with the provided format and standards.
• Follow up on all leads from all sources and record on / update lead tool daily.
• Converting leads into on-site visits to successfully close deals on site.
• Strictly adhere to leasing and rental-viewing procedures as per training received.
• Complete a market research and surrounding area knowledge report within and agreed format. Provide this to your leasing manager every second month.
• Enforcing the marketing strategy as provided by the leasing manager, this includes, for example, ensuring that boards are in place and visible as instructed.
• Conduct move in’s, ensuring that leasing procedures are followed, and all documents are fully completed and correctly signed (including if working with a team mate on site).
• Prepare for hand-over meetings as per requirements set out by Leasing Manager.
• Plan and manage new deals to ensure that unit numbers are fully confirmed, payments made, and move-ins scheduled at least 48 hours before the move-in date.
• Responsible for ensuring on-site office is fully operational e.g. stationery, working equipment and on-site office / show house is clean and tidy.
• Shows initiative by identifying marketing trends.
• Prepares and submits weekly reporting within an agreed format.
• Discuss & try save notices with tenants and provide evidence i.e. completed notice form with comments of your discussion with them or email (including to confirm verbal discussions)
• Strict adherence to various turn-around times and requests provided by Leasing Manager.
• Notify Leasing Manager of any on-site problems or issues. Applies knowledge to anticipate problems before they occur and takes pre-emptive action by suggesting potential solutions.
• Assesses applications with high attention to detail to submit fully completed applications.
• Must communicate professionally and appropriately with colleagues and tenants.
• Must always maintain a professional attitude and appearance.
• Complete/update Visitor Book and update Lead Tool

Skills

Lead generation

Sales

Communication skills

Time management

Fluent English

Driver's license

On-site reporting

Education

Real estate qualification

Tools

Lead Tool

Online advertising platforms

Job description

Join our team as Leasing Agent in Scottsdene, Cape Town

Position Overview

The Leasing Agent’s key role is to generate leads and convert these into successful deals in line with provided targets and manage this via the provided Lead Tool. The agent will be responsible to enforce the provided marketing strategy and report to the Leasing manager within and agreed format.

Support Relationship

The Leasing Agent will report directly to the Leasing Manager. They will also need to interact with other key stakeholders, e.g. Sales & Marketing manager.

This position will also be required to move and work between sites depending on operational requirement.

Requirements

• A real estate qualification would be an advantage
• Candidates must have an in-depth knowledge of Scottsdene, including its neighbourhoods, local community and surrounding areas.
• Your own transport is a must

Job Responsibilities

• Load online advertisements daily in line with the provided format and standards.
• Follow up on all leads from all sources and record on / update lead tool daily.
• Converting leads into on-site visits to successfully close deals on site.
• Strictly adhere to leasing and rental-viewing procedures as per training received.
• Complete a market research and surrounding area knowledge report within and agreed format. Provide this to your leasing manager every second month.
• Enforcing the marketing strategy as provided by the leasing manager, this includes, for example, ensuring that boards are in place and visible as instructed.
• Conduct move in’s, ensuring that leasing procedures are followed, and all documents are fully completed and correctly signed (including if working with a team mate on site).
• Prepare for hand-over meetings as per requirements set out by Leasing Manager.
• Plan and manage new deals to ensure that unit numbers are fully confirmed, payments made, and move-ins scheduled at least 48 hours before the move-in date.
• Responsible for ensuring on-site office is fully operational e.g. stationery, working equipment and on-site office / show house is clean and tidy.
• Shows initiative by identifying marketing trends.
• Prepares and submits weekly reporting within an agreed format.
• Discuss & try save notices with tenants and provide evidence i.e. completed notice form with comments of your discussion with them or email (including to confirm verbal discussions)
• Strict adherence to various turn-around times and requests provided by Leasing Manager.
• Notify Leasing Manager of any on-site problems or issues. Applies knowledge to anticipate problems before they occur and takes pre-emptive action by suggesting potential solutions.
• Assesses applications with high attention to detail to submit fully completed applications.
• Must communicate professionally and appropriately with colleagues and tenants.
• Must always maintain a professional attitude and appearance.
• Complete/update Visitor Book and update Lead Tool

Note: The responsibilities are not limited to the above and may vary or change as per business requirements.

Skills And Knowledge

• Must understand the current market conditions, such as market-related prices, competitors, demographics, and surrounding area.
• Must be able to compile reports as required.
• Strong time-management skills
• Strong people and salesmen skills
• Self-motivated and target-driven
• Able to communicate effectively and professionally with a high proficiency in English.
• Must have adequate understanding of current computer software.
• Able to work under pressure and adhere to set deadlines.
• Must be flexible with working hours and be available to assist with after-hours emergency situations.
• Must have a current, valid driver’s license / able to organize own transport.
• Able to report to Leasing manager on a weekly basis.
• Must be able to fulfil the role of a Building Manager as required.