Property Administrator

About the role

Afri​crest Properties is looking for a proactive, detail‑oriented Property Administrator to support the day‑to‑day management of its residential and commercial portfolio in Johannesburg. The role involves tenant administration, lease management, maintenance coordination and financial administration while delivering high‑quality service to tenants, owners and internal stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Respond to tenant, owner and service‑provider queries within agreed timeframes and assist with rental, utility and maintenance issues.
• Process reconciliations for rent, utilities, recoveries and maintenance expenses; handle account adjustments, credits and refunds.
• Manage vacancy and leasing activities: update the property management system, coordinate viewings, prepare application documentation, conduct screening and credit checks, and draft lease agreements.
• Maintain accurate tenant, lease and property records in compliance with POPIA and FICA requirements.
• Support Property Managers by coordinating maintenance requests, obtaining quotations, issuing work orders, monitoring contractor performance and following up on completion.
• Assist with general property inspections, filing of correspondence and preparation of owner reports.

Required profile

• Experience in residential or commercial property administration, preferably with exposure to property management software.
• Strong understanding of South African data‑protection (POPIA) and anti‑money‑laundering (FICA) compliance.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively and communicate clearly with tenants and service providers.

Required skills

• MDA property management system

What we offer

• Opportunity to work across a diverse property portfolio.
• Career progression at junior, intermediate or senior level based on experience.
• Supportive team environment focused on professional development.