Student Accommodation Administrator – Bellville

About the role

We are looking for a Student Accommodation Administrator to manage the student housing portfolio in Bellville, Cape Town. The role combines tenant administration, financial accounting and lease management to ensure smooth operation of student accommodation.

Key responsibilities

• Manage tenant administration, accounts, queries and process statements, billings and reconciliations.
• Prepare and renew leases, conduct credit checks and handle FICA documentation.
• Monitor outstanding payments, prepare arrears reports and support credit control.
• Finalize vacated tenant accounts, deposits and refunds.
• Process municipal and property‑related invoices and perform account reconciliations for monthly reports.
• Liaise with tenants, leasing teams, service providers and other stakeholders.
• Maintain lease registers, tenant records and property data.

Required profile

• Matric and a relevant diploma in Property Management, Finance or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Property Administrator with strong financial accounting background.
• Experience in property leasing, tenant administration and customer service.
• Excellent numerical accuracy, attention to detail and strong communication skills.
• Strong time management and organisational abilities.

Required skills

• PIMS or similar property management system.
• MDA or comparable software.
• Proficiency in MS Office.